- The international era of Messi and Ronaldo is over — both icons have retired from national teams, so this is a new-look era for major international fixtures.
- Spain’s upcoming Nations League games (including Spain vs England in Madrid on Nov. 17) feel emotional — the squad is using the window to help a grieving nation after a deadly train crash and the on-field death of Jesús de Miguel, and the team still boasts young stars like Lamine Yamal and Pedri.
- England’s squad features a fun storyline — Jude Bellingham could be joined by his younger brother Jobe — while Portugal are embracing a post‑Ronaldo reset, blooding youngsters such as Gustavo Varela and Rodrigo Mora.
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