Year: 2018

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 19: Romelu Lukaku of Manchester United shows appreciation to the fans following The Emirates FA Cup Final between Chelsea and Manchester United at Wembley Stadium on May 19, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Romelu Lukaku can lead Manchester United to the title next season

World Cup Round of 16: Brazil will advance to the Quarterfinals

Arsenal analysis: Granit Xhaka will be helped by new signing

Chelsea surprisingly lead the race to sign Liverpool and Real Madrid target

KALININGRAD, RUSSIA - JUNE 28: Gareth Southgate, Manager of England greets Trent Alexander-Arnold of England as he is substituted off during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group G match between England and Belgium at Kaliningrad Stadium on June 28, 2018 in Kaliningrad, Russia. (Photo by Alex Morton/Getty Images)

Group G showdown: England player ratings v Belgium

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 31: Mauricio Pochettino, Manager of Tottenham Hotspur greets Jose Mourinho, Manager of Manchester United prior to the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United at Wembley Stadium on January 31, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Tottenham and Manchester United may ultimately swap stars

SOCHI, RUSSIA - JUNE 23: Timo Werner of Germany reacts to a referee decision during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group F match between Germany and Sweden at Fisht Stadium on June 23, 2018 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

Inexperienced Timo Werner shouldn’t be blamed for Germany’s World Cup failure

SAMARA, RUSSIA - JUNE 28: Salif Sane of Senegal looks dejected following his sides defeat in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group H match between Senegal and Colombia at Samara Arena on June 28, 2018 in Samara, Russia. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Colombia eliminate Senegal to hammer final nail into African coffin

KAZAN, RUSSIA - JUNE 27: Joachim Loew, head coach of Germany reacts during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group F match between Korea Republic and Germany at Kazan Arena on June 27, 2018 in Kazan, Russia. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images, )

World Cup Twitter: Best reactions to Germany’s elimination

SOCHI, RUSSIA - JUNE 23: Joachim Loew, head coach of Germany reacts during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group F match between Germany and Sweden at Fisht Stadium on June 23, 2018 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)

Germany experience the World Cup winner’s curse

NIZHNY NOVGOROD, RUSSIA - JUNE 24: Harry Kane of England is seen with the matchball following scoring a hatrick in his sides victory in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group G match between England and Panama at Nizhny Novgorod Stadium on June 24, 2018 in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. (Photo by Alex Morton/Getty Images)

7 reasons why England can win the World Cup

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 19: Antonio Conte, Manager of Chelsea holds the Emirates FA Cup trophy following his side's win during The Emirates FA Cup Final between Chelsea and Manchester United at Wembley Stadium on May 19, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

What legacy will Antonio Conte leave behind at Chelsea?

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 22: Nacho Monreal of Arsenal celebrates scoring his side's first goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and West Ham United at Emirates Stadium on April 22, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

It’s still too early for Arsenal to let go of Spanish full back

SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JUNE 26: Lionel Messi of Argentina celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group D match between Nigeria and Argentina at Saint Petersburg Stadium on June 26, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Lionel Messi silences critics to lead Argentina into the last-16

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - JANUARY 20: Anthony Martial of Manchester United shows appreciation to the fans after the Premier League match between Burnley and Manchester United at Turf Moor on January 20, 2018 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Tottenham will get another chance to sign Anthony Martial

Champions League 2018/19: Tournament gets underway

SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JUNE 22: (EDITORS NOTE: THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN CONVERTED TO BLACK & WHITE) Neymar Jr of Brazil reacts during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group E match between Brazil and Costa Rica at Saint Petersburg Stadium on June 22, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Neymar has contrived to complicate, now he must strive to simplify

SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JUNE 26: Diego Armando Maradona shows his support to Argentina prior to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group D match between Nigeria and Argentina at Saint Petersburg Stadium on June 26, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Argentina player ratings vs Nigeria: Lionel Messi rises to ultimate occasion

SOCHI, RUSSIA - JUNE 23: Joachim Loew, head coach of Germany reacts during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group F match between Germany and Sweden at Fisht Stadium on June 23, 2018 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)

Germany: No sign that the luck is starting to run out

NIZHNIY NOVGOROD, RUSSIA - JUNE 24: Danny Rose of England takes on Abdiel Arroyo of Panama during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group G match between England and Panama at Nizhniy Novgorod Stadium on June 24, 2018 in Nizhniy Novgorod, Russia. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Danny Rose is talking his way out of Tottenham

MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JUNE 26: Christian Eriksen of Denmark acknowledges the fans following the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group C match between Denmark and France at Luzhniki Stadium on June 26, 2018 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

France top Group C, Denmark also advance

MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JUNE 19: Senegal players acknowledge the fans during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group H match between Poland and Senegal at Spartak Stadium on June 19, 2018 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Three underdogs who have impressed at the World Cup

Jul 1990: Roger Milla striker of the Cameroon team relaxes by a swimming pool during the World Cup in Italy. Mandatory Credit: Allsport UK /Allsport

World Cup icons: Roger Milla, the forever young lion with the gyrating hips

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - MAY 23: Matthijs de Ligt of Ajax shoots during a training session at The Friends Arena ahead of the UEFA Europa League Final between Ajax and Manchester United at Friends Arena on May 23, 2017 in Stockholm, Sweden. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

Barcelona and Tottenham set to miss out on top transfer target

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 05: Paul Pogba of Manchester United during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Manchester United at Selhurst Park on March 5, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Should Manchester United be swayed by this tempting offer for Paul Pogba?

SOCHI, RUSSIA - JUNE 23: Timo Werner of Germany reacts to a referee decision during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group F match between Germany and Sweden at Fisht Stadium on June 23, 2018 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

World Cup 2018: Group F possible final table scenario

SOCHI, RUSSIA - JUNE 13: Fred Rodrigues of Brazil passes the ball during a Brazil training session ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2018 at Yug-Sport Stadium on June 13, 2018 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)

Will Fred’s arrival at Old Trafford help free up Paul Pogba?

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - JUNE 02: Hirving Lozano of Mexico looks on during the International Friendly match between Mexico v Scotland at Estadio Azteca on June 2, 2018 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)

Mexico get a 10K fine for chants in Germany match