From jury duty to just quitting: The best excuses to skip work or school to play Fifa 16

Fifa 16 has finally launched in Europe as men, women and children scurry to get their first hands-on experience of EA Sports' latest offering.

But there's a problem; school, work and other less important committments. A real spanner in the works.

Never fear though! We have the answer with a selection of utterly fool proof and iron-clad
excuses to get the day all to yourself and kick start your Fifa 16 experience.