The tournament might not kick-off for the best part of two years, but the extended international break offered some early clues as to how the challengers are shaping up
The five-time Ballon d'Or winner has been more of a hindrance than a help in his national team's colours for a good four years, and it appears his days as a guaranteed starter are finally over
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has launched a scathing attack on FIFA counterpart Gianni Infantino as the civil war engulfing global football escalates. Speaking in Copenhagen, the UEFA boss compared Infantino to a 'naked emperor' and demanded an end to his controversial leadership.
The civil war at the summit of global football has reached a boiling point as FIFA launched a scathing attack on UEFA in a United States federal court. The global governing body has accused their European counterparts of orchestrating a calculated campaign of misinformation designed to destabilise the organisation and sabotage the upcoming presidential elections.
With widespread frustration still lingering in the air after a huge missed opportunity at the World Cup, the manager has some serious questions to answer
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has confirmed he will continue his international career with the Netherlands following crunch talks with new head coach Xavi. The veteran defender had previously hinted at a possible retirement from the Oranje after a disappointing World Cup campaign earlier this summer.