How about these changes for the next EA Sports FC 26 or FIFA 26?
The game should be free to download and play but with only single & multiplayer match features unlocked.
If gamers want other features like Online multiplayer match mode, Tournament mode, GM mode & etc. then make them purchase the features of their own choices. How about introducing a new game mode of playing as a referee in offline as well as in online match modes.
For the player cards, get rid of the different types of tiers and card types, just keep few types like common, legends & farmed (cards that are grown and farmed by the gamers, later put up for sale).
Legends cards should be available only through purchase or gift system and not be given freely by the system. Legends cards should be high priced so that not anyone can get it easily for free.
There needs to be every kits of the teams & clubs of every year or season available through purchase system.
When in gameplay, when a player fouls another player there needs to be few options on how to react, whether to act aggressively, calmly or pick a fight. There should also be an option for the manager who is at the sideline to some how interfere or influence with the refs decision.