I have the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa 2010 Cup FIFA World game, which I loved and still play, and just played the demo of the 2014 edition.
My defenders seem pretty good at getting dribbled past. Plus when they do get possession of even if I pass it, I don't really seem to be in control of the ball when receiving and it's a bit pot luck on if I'll still be in possession once my player's stopped fannying about and started moving in the direction I'm pointing my analog stick. I've played FIFA 12 before this and it looks like things are still cack.
I don't know whether it's just me not being used to the controls (I had it on legacy defending too though) or if it's the game. How about you?