GOAL US unpacks the main storylines from the international break and World Cup qualifying in The Euro XI
We are told in life to love the small things that bring us joy. We should appreciate every day, find comfort in the pitter-patter of life. Even pessimists should try to keep their glass half full.
Well, these are all very nice sentiments, in theory. But they are particularly hard to bring into practice during an international break. The average soccer fan struggles with this kind of thing. When your club is inactive, do you try to find joy in the international game? It’s not so easy, especially when things aren’t competitive.
Friendlies can be tedious. World Cup qualifying feels routine. Sometimes it gets a little hard to find the buzz in it all. But even with club football on hold for an audacious SIX more days, reasons for excitement remain.
GOAL US presents The Euro XI, with 11 key observations from the weekend.