EA pulls Marco van Basten from FIFA 20 after he used Nazi term "Sieg Heil" live on air Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. EA pulls Marco van Basten from FIFA 20 after he used Nazi term "Sieg Heil" live on air #NoRoomForRacism. News by Wesley Yin-Poole Deputy Editorial Director Updated on 4 Dec 2019 88 comments EA has pulled Marco van Basten from FIFA 20 after he used Nazi term "Sieg Heil" live on air. The former Netherlands, Ajax and AC Milan forward was suspended from his role as a television pundit for a week after saying Sieg Heil, which in German means "hail victory", while on the Dutch version of Fox Sports in late November. In the video, below, van Basten can be heard saying Sieg Heil off-camera as an on-camera interview with a German football manager ends. The 55-year-old apologised later in the De Eretribune show, with Fox issuing its own statement calling the comment "stupid and inappropriate". Van Basten, who was Ballon d'Or winner three times during a glittering career, was then suspended until 7th December, with his wages for that week donated to the Netherlands Institute for War Documentation. Now, EA has pulled Van Basten from FIFA 20. In the game he is a coveted Icon card for use in Ultimate Team. Van Basten comes in three Icon forms, each reflecting a different period in his career. Van Basten's Icon cards in FIFA 20. In a new in-game message, EA said: "We are aware of the recent comments made by Marco Van Basten. We have an expectation that our commitment to equality and diversity is upheld across our game. As such, we will suspend Marco Van Basten Icon items from being available in packs, SBCs and FUT Draft until further notice." Van Basten's Icon cards can continue to be used by those who already own them, and the player's entry in the database still pops up in the FUT auction house via search. EA Sports has been a big supporter of anti-racism initiatives in the past. In the aftermath of the shocking racial abuse suffered by England players away at Bulgaria during a Euro 2020 qualifier, EA released #NoRoomForRacism kits for FIFA 20. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 4 Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 11 Latest Articles Digital Foundry Sennheiser's legendary HD 599 open-back headphones are just £70 at Amazon in the Prime Early Access Sale Comfortable with neutral sound and a wide sound stage. Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. 1 Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store