The FIFA video game series is one of the most popular sports video games out there, and it’s especially popular among athletes.
Philadelphia 76ers first-overall pick Ben Simmons took to the sticks and posted this seemingly innocent picture to his Twitter feed.
Don’t even try and play me online or this will happen just like this guy pic.twitter.com/dzwYc08oWU
— Ben Simmons (@BenSimmons25) September 29, 2016
But Simmons broke one of the golden rules of FIFA: You don’t use Barcelona. They are the best team in the game. It’s almost like using some sort of custom team where you just stack the best players in the world.
That didn’t fly well with Simmons’ teammate, Joel Embiid.
This is how you know someone is TRASH….. DO NOT USE BARCELONA… Come see me on PS4 https://t.co/KPxgZtLiRB
— Joel Embiid (@JoelEmbiid) September 29, 2016
Then, Simmons bit right back.
@JoelEmbiid you know I’m up 2 games on you ….. Put some respect on my name
— Ben Simmons (@BenSimmons25) September 29, 2016
Then, seemingly out of no where, Chad Johnson, formally known as Chad Ochocinco, not only calls out Simmons on his FIFA team choice, but calls him out as a basketball player.
Laughable, I’ll beat you in FIFA17 & 1 on 1 in basketball… https://t.co/s7u8AnvWSA
— Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) September 29, 2016
It’s all in good fun, but don’t expect Simmons to change his FIFA ways any time soon.
Why wouldn’t you use Barcelona … Are you a MESSI HATER 😐 if so I can’t deal with you smh
— Ben Simmons (@BenSimmons25) September 29, 2016
• Tommy Chalk can be reached at tchalk@washingtontimes.com.
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