How do you STOP simulation in Career Manager Mode for Fifa 13 and PLAY your team?

To stop simulation in Career Manager Mode in FIFA 13 and take control of your team, navigate to the Career menu and select the option to 'Play Match' when a match is scheduled. This will allow you to play the game instead of simulating it. If you're currently simulating, you can usually interrupt the simulation by pressing the appropriate button prompt (like 'A' on Xbox or 'X' on PlayStation) when the option appears. Make sure to save your progress before switching modes to avoid losing any important data.