Most modern laptops (and many desktops) have two graphics processors: a low-power Intel (or AMD) integrated GPU for desktop work, and a high-performance NVIDIA/AMD GPU for gaming. FIFA Manager 13 is old. It often defaults to scanning the integrated GPU first. If the integrated chip doesn't report the correct DirectX feature level, the game panics and throws the "requires hardware acceleration" error.
: In the same Compatibility tab, check this box to prevent Windows from interfering with the game’s rendering. Advanced Troubleshooting Fifa Manager 14 Requires Hardware Graphics Acceleration fifa manager 13 requires hardware graphics acceleration