Football never stops. Except the Premier League once in a while. Luckily when it does, there's some international football to keep us busy. Here's the past 7 days in international football (in 140 characters or less).
Although the top leagues around the world found themselves on hold, that didn't stop the transfer craziness from rolling on, with Roma announcing new signing Schick in an ... interesting way.
#Schick#ASRomapic.twitter.com/JAIvKGYS7P
— AS Roma English (@ASRomaEN) August 29, 2017
The international break week started with a bit of drama as former England star Wayne Rooney found himself in legal trouble after being caught drink driving. Ex-teammate Rio Ferdinand saw a chance to open some old wounds.
Not anymore thanks... https://t.co/QlywzU1w5S
— Rio Ferdinand (@RioFerdyyy5) September 1, 2017
Moving onto football. 3 more sides cemented their places at the Russia World Cup, with Belgium taking their spot and extending their good run of form thanks to a certain Manchester United front man.
Belgium are unbeaten in World Cup qualification matches since 2009:
WDWWWWWWWDWWWWDWWW
Qualified for the World Cup. pic.twitter.com/I9bAXJPxjv
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) September 3, 2017
We are going to the World Cup! Russia here we come #RoadToRussia#WorldCuppic.twitter.com/neI32hjNgn
— Jan Vertonghen (@JanVertonghen) September 3, 2017
Qualified !! Worldcup2018 #roadtorussia@BelRedDevils ...
Russia here we come pic.twitter.com/qwjp7jm2xy
— Marouane Fellaini (@Fellaini) September 3, 2017
The first of the CONCACAF sides to qualify was also confirmed, with Mexico taking their place for a 7th straight tournament.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Mexico join Brazil, Iran, Japan, and hosts Russia in qualifying for next year's #WorldCup! pic.twitter.com/HyYHs1uw8D
— #WCQ (@FIFAWorldCup) September 2, 2017
Japan were the final team to qualify this week, comfortably beating Australia 2-0. Some Australians were none too pleased.
I've seen teams suck before but the Socceroos have been the suckiest sucks that ever sucked tonight #JAPvAUS
— Jack Brady (@JackBraydes) August 31, 2017
Wallabies - we are the worst sports team
Cricketers - hold my beer
Socceroos - you ain't seen nothing yet #JPNvAUS
— Chris (@BasedAussie) August 31, 2017
The talk of the international break however was undoubtedly on 17 year old Welsh wonderboy Ben Woodburn, who scored an absolute screamer on his international debut.
Ben Woodburn scored a fantastic debut goal for Wales right after the fans finished singing their anthem. What an atmosphere, what a moment ! pic.twitter.com/1jqry0qD6s
— Claude Wu (@claudewuAFC) September 2, 2017
FT Wales 1-0 Austria
17-year old Ben Woodburn is an instant hero on his senior international debut!https://t.co/JpM4bXo1E9#WALAUTpic.twitter.com/d5pjcKKx42
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) September 2, 2017
Shouldn't get carried away with players as young as 17. But Liverpool should now bin Coutinho off to the reserves and let Woodburn take over
— Coral (@Coral) September 2, 2017
Dream come true!!! Proud to get my first international cap and goal team and fans were unreal onto Moldova Tuesday now pic.twitter.com/cYWTvJjSIY
— ben woodburn (@BenWoodburn) September 2, 2017
You know you've made it to the big leagues when the Hoff tweets about you.
Congrats to Wales !! What A game!and Ben Woodburn ! Nice goal !!
— David Hasselhoff (@DavidHasselhoff) September 3, 2017
And that was your past 7 days in football! (In 140 characters or less)
