SEGA and have announced that today sees the launch of the version of 2012.

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As with the and versions, Football Manager 2012 on the iPhone, and is crammed with hosts of new features that bring more depth to what is probably the best management franchise on any device.

It also features a new challenge mode that will allow players to take on specific management problems across a shorter time period. Resolving with an unhappy squad, injury nightmares and even relegation battles can be tacked to see if players have what it takes to be real managers.

Sports Interactive boss, Miles Jacobson said: "We're delighted to be able to finally announce and release Football Manager Handheld 2012. Keeping the Challenge mode secret has been a challenge in itself but with its inclusion, and all the other new additions, we believe that the game will be another huge hit on the app store and can't wait to see the reaction to the game."

By Ewan Aiton