I can only imagine that EA is readying its cheque book.
It's a shame for PES as the Champions League branding was a big thing in its presentation; albeit I never play that mode in-game myself. I just hope that Konami isn't instigating a "retreat" from PES as a whole
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Edit: Having said that, there is nothing to really suggest that they are. I guess they may just be moving away from trying to compete with EA on a licences basis.