Carlos Vela: Last News

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Arsenal fans, Carlos Vela is just that Mexican bloke who never really made much of an impression.To Football Manager (FM) players, on the other hand, he was the little genius. A jinky 2D wizard who could fire your team to back-to-back Champions Leagues in a heartbeat.The prophetic computer game franchise has accurately predicted superstardom for some of the world's finest players over the past couple of decades, but they do occasionally get it spectacularly wrong.Vela, who signed a contract extension with Los Angeles FC this week, fell off the radar following his failed spell in north London despite the fact that he was once tipped (by FM at least) to emulate the great Lionel Messi.Here, Daily Star Sport has taken a look back at five other Football Manager wonderkids who turned out to be a bit rubbish in real life.READ MORE: FM legend turned Arsenal flop Carlos Vela still playing - and will partner Gareth BaleIn fairness to the scouts at Football Manager, everyone and their dog thought Freddy Adu would make it to the top.

Arsenal fan, you've probably forgotten all about Carlos Vela.The forward, who was practically a cheat code on FM09, fell off the radar for English football fans after he left the Emirates with as many loan spells as Premier League goals - five to be exact. He failed to live up to his potential during his seven-year Gunners stay.But Vela has gone on to have a successful career elsewhere and is still playing now at the age of 33.

Gareth Bale is understood to be close to joining MLS side Los Angeles FC this summer as the Welshman finally waves goodbye to Real Madrid.Bale's contract with Los Blancos expires this summer, brining his ongoing saga with the club to an abrupt end. And it looks as though Bale will be trading the sunny climate of Spain for a lavish lifestyle in LA as a deal draws close.The MLS have announced that LAFC are close to finalising a deal that will see Bale move to America on a one-year deal.

EA Sports has announced its Team of the Week Moments 3 squad. A FUT replacement for TOTW 29.

Former Arsenal striker Carlos Vela said he had 'three bad years' in England - and couldn't wait to leave the Gunners.

David Beckham predicted "exciting times" ahead for Inter Miami after his team lost 1-0 to Los Angeles FC in their first ever MLS match.