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Electronic Arts officially shut down the authentication servers for FIFA 12 years ago. When you install the game from a retail disc or an old backup, the installer tries to "call home" to verify the date. Since the server doesn't answer, the check fails, and the game won't launch. Fifa 12 Release Date Check Failed Free
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