Did Manchester City only start to falter in their previous five games? I bet you'd argue that there has to be more behind what looked impossible just a month ago, that now looked like a never-ending misfortune.
Club games returned during the weekend following the conclusion of the final international break of the calendar year. It saw the hopes of returning to the form of some teams dashed while others found their rhythm, again.
Premier League action returns this weekend following the end of the final international break and the time for teams to start building momentum for the long and unstoppable journey in the next four months.
UEFA president Aleksandr Ceferin has in a recent interview responded to the controversial topic of the increasing number of games resulting in more injuries to players.
The final international games of the calendar year has come to an end as African nations have their fate in their next AFCON tournament confirmed as qualification campaign was concluded.
Christopher Nkunku will be left with a major decision to make on his future as early as the winter transfer window with no chance of getting one over Nicolas Jackson as Chelsea's starting nine
Who are the stars to watch in the international break this month as nations compete for the final phase of qualifiers across the world, while others look to steady themselves in what is still a long ride.We take a look at the players to watchout for in different federation across the globe.
