How's about, only 2 games every week are televised.
When your game is televised (and this is indicated by some kind of icon next to the fixture on your fixture list), you get the full commentary package, including the video referee and so on.
This could really build things up and make you feel like you're in a big game. It would add to the realism and the 'big game' factor, knowing your team is on TV for the whole world to see!
I also think it's really important, if possible, for squad numbers to be included for British teams. While in Australia, players wear numbers according to what position they play every week, in Super League players have an individual number with their surname printed on the shirt.
I don't know whether squad numbers could be implemented, perhaps Mario could give some indication?