Adidas Championship Football

Adidas Championship Football is a football simulation endorsed by the famous sportswear brand. Developed by Smart Egg Software and published by Ocean, the game tasks players with leading one of 24 fictional national teams through a full championship tournament. Matches are viewed from a top-down perspective with multi-directional scrolling. Unlike traditional arcade football games, the ball isn't glued to the player's feet; instead, it is pushed forward via a manual dribbling system. Players must manage a power bar to control shot strength and can slide tackle to regain possession. The package originally included the New Order song "World in Motion" on cassette.

Amstrad CPC

Released in 1990, this version was coded by David Spicer with graphics by Jason Brashill and a soundtrack by Matthew Cannon . The CPC port features bright, colourful graphics and a generous playing area . Musically, it is notable for a very impressive in-game tune that plays throughout the match, complemented by distinctive sound effects like a sharp report for the sliding tackle . However, the port suffers from noticeable slowdown during play and jerky scrolling . Reviewers also noted that the ball can be difficult to spot on the pitch . The game combines tournament management with on-field action, allowing formation changes, but the awkward control system—requiring precise positioning and fire-button timing to pass and shoot—has a significant learning curve . While not as fast or polished as other CPC football titles, it offers a unique challenge for patient players .