Soccer, the sport most of the world calls football, is too big for just one EA game a year. FIFA may be the leader with its high-end next-gen graphics, solid brand awareness and a mainstream marketing campaign. The second-tier soccer series, though bound by the UEFA moniker, is not designed to be the anti-simulator. Arcade-style gameplay belongs in FIFA Street, the third soccer series from EA.
UEFA Euro 2008 is going to be known for bringing the Kick Stick to the franchise. This new feature lets players pull-and-push the ball into the net. But you won't use it for every shot like the flick stick of NHL 08. In a shocking move, EA created the Kick Stick solely for goal kicks and penalty shots. This means you'll still be shooting and passing with buttons but may change player control (when defending) by pushing the right stick in the direction of the player you want to command, just like FIFA.
