'FIFA 14' release cover of Gareth Bale, Lionel Messi

The cover of FIFA 14 has been released, with new Real Madrid star Gareth Bale becoming the face of the videogame alongside Barcelona forward Lionel Messi.

It was confirmed in July that the Wales international would become a cover star for EA Sports ahead of his world-record £85m move from Tottenham Hotspur to the Bernabeu.

Bale, who described his place on the cover as an "honour", is yet to make an appearance for Madrid, but could be handed his debut against Villarreal on Saturday.

FIFA 14 will hit the shelves on September 27.