The International Break Beckons

The year to year football schedule offers up a variety of different ways in which we can enjoy the entertainment that stems from the beautiful game. From domestic football to games that take place on the international stage, there is just so much for us all to sample that it kind of gets to be too much at times – unless you’re a diehard fan.

That’s why the thought of an international break can sometimes feel like a hat on top of a hat for supporters, even though it is required in order for us to determine who will compete at the big international tournaments.

Twiddling thumbs

As reported by Sky Sports and FIFA, the time has come for another break in the action as domestic teams send their players off around the globe for the next two weeks.

From North America to Africa to Europe and beyond, there are a million and one different ways in which you can sample some international football action over the course of the next few weeks. Alas, if you aren’t all that invested in such an idea, you can always take this time to put football to one side and focus on other things.

Whether it be another sport or just spending more time with your family, there is a certain pressure that comes with this sport regardless of whether or not you’re playing in it or just watching it. Whatever your attachment to the beautiful game may be, it can often eat up a good portion of your day to day life.

We aren’t saying that’s a good or a bad thing because it’s all about the perception, but what we are saying is that the international break is there for a reason – and the ‘break’ part feels pretty important to us.

Like we said, if you like having something a little bit extra, then try and take in a few of the international games – because it could give you an idea as to what you can expect from the major tournaments that are coming up over the next few years (with the European Championships being a big one next summer).

Decisions, decisions

We aren’t here to tell you one way or another what to do, but we do believe it’s going to be fun to see how things change and develop domestically and internationally in the next set of games.

We all know and love this game which is why we’re writing about it and why you’re reading about it, and that much is just kind of obvious.

All we’re looking for is the consistent improvement and strengthening of this sport that we all know and love so very much, and we’re not so sure that’s too much to ask.

For Major League Soccer fans, though, this train keeps on rolling, and you could make an argument that this is the most valuable benefit of the entire thing.

If you’ve never checked out an MLS game before, make sure to try and catch one this weekend. You won’t regret it.