How the World Cup has affected your Premier League team
Now Spain have been crowned world champions after victory over Argentina in New Jersey, attention will quickly shift to the new domestic season.
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Key People
Alexis Mac Allister is an Argentine midfielder who plays for Liverpool and the Argentina national team.
Aston Villa midfielder who suffered an ACL injury while playing for Belgium at the World Cup.
Ben Gannon-Doak is a Scottish footballer known for his promising talent.
Bukayo Saka is a professional footballer who represents the England national team.
Declan Rice is a professional footballer who plays for the England national team.
Emi Martinez is an Argentine professional football goalkeeper.
Gabriel Martinelli is a professional football player who plays as a winger for the Brazilian national team.
Igor Thiago is a professional footballer known for his goal-scoring ability.
Manchester United and England midfielder.
A Belgian professional footballer who plays for Arsenal.
Lucas Digne is a French professional footballer who plays as a defender.
Morgan Rogers is a footballer who has been recognized for his performance in England's qualifying campaign.
Rayan is a football player noted for being a budget option in midfield.
William Saliba is a French professional footballer who plays as a defender.
Tielemans is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder.
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Now Spain have been crowned world champions after victory over Argentina in New Jersey, attention will quickly shift to the new domestic season.
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