There's no Premier League or LaLiga during the international break, but World Cup qualifying has captured the imagination around the globe, with talking points galore around Europe's top sides (England, France, Italy) and high drama in South America between a pair of old rivals, Brazil and Argentina.
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It's Monday, and Gab Marcotti reacts to the biggest moments in the world of football in a special international-break edition of his musings.