Championship Manager 97/98

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Game Details

Championship Manager 97/98 is a classic football management simulation game developed by Sports Interactive and published by Eidos Interactive. Released in 1997, it’s one of the most iconic titles in the Championship Manager series and is still fondly remembered by fans today.

In the game, players take on the role of a football club manager, handling every aspect of running a team — from tactics, training, and transfers to scouting and match-day decisions. The database features teams and players from leagues across the world, with remarkable depth for its time.

Despite its simple, text-based interface, Championship Manager 97/98 offered deep strategic gameplay, realistic management challenges, and incredible replay value. It became a benchmark for football management games and laid the foundation for the later Football Manager series.

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