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Star Striker Signs Record-Breaking Contract Extension With Club Until End of Next Season

Sport has the unique power to unite communities, transcend borders, and inspire millions around the world. From the roar of a packed stadium to the quiet dedication of an athlete in training, the drama of competition never fails to captivate.

02.06.26, 16:11 Updated 10.07.26, 10:04 3 Minute Read

Marcus Vane

Marcus Vane

Pro Evolution Soccer: The Beautiful Game in Digital Form Few video game franchises have left as deep a mark on sports gaming as Pro Evolution Soccer. Developed and published by Konami, PES — as it became universally known — spent the best part of two decades as one of the most beloved football simulations ever created, earning a devoted global fanbase and reshaping the way people thought about the sport on screen.

The roots of the series stretch back to 1995, when Konami released a game called Goal Storm on the original PlayStation — known in Japan as World Soccer Winning Eleven. From those early foundations, the franchise evolved steadily, passing through the International Superstar Soccer era before arriving at the name that millions of players came to know and love. In 2001, the series made its PlayStation 2 debut, and when it reached European shores it carried the Pro Evolution Soccer name for the first time.

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Marcus Vane

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