It was released in October 2007 for Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, and PlayStation Portable and in March 2008 for Xbox 360.

Originally intended to be released on 19 October 2007, due to early shipments by many retailers carrying their game, Sports Interactive moved the release date of Football Manager 2008 to 18 October 2007.

[4] Football Manager 2008 includes new features, including an advisor system, similar to how assistant managers work, and a new finance system.

[2] About licences, Miles Jacobson of Sports Interactive said: "We are very proud to announce the procurement of a licence for the French Ligue de Football Professionnel, with both the 1st & 2nd divisions covered by the licence that provides real club names, logo's and kits for all the clubs in those leagues.

"[5] Football Manager 2008's Microsoft Windows version received a "Platinum" sales award from the Entertainment and Leisure Software Publishers Association (ELSPA),[10] indicating sales of at least 300,000 copies in the United Kingdom.