The international break is officially over and domestic leagues return to action this weekend.
During the break, Messi claimed his 100th international goal for Argentina, which sees the little magician become only the third player in history to reach this milestone.
Head coach of Portugal, Roberto Martinez, meanwhile, included Ronaldo in his squad before the striker bagged four goals in two games, albeit against weak opposition. Ronaldo's inclusion raised some eyebrows amid reports and fans around the world suggesting the 38-year-old is past his sell-by date.
France coach Didier Deschamps announced that 24-year-old Kylian Mbappe would take over the captaincy of the national team, which ruffled a few feathers. Many players and fans worldwide have questioned this decision, but given Mbappe's track record, there is a clear plan for the future.
Having played in two FIFA World Cups (2018 winner), Mbappe is going to be breaking records for years to come, and Deschamps has made it clear the striker will be in the fold for a long time.
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