A ball hasn’t been kicked in the World Cup in Russia and yet the atmosphere in many of the dressing rooms is toxic.
From Argentina to Spain through to France and England, many have been involved in controversial instances in the lead up to the tournament.
Something similar happened in the Belgian team.
The coach, Roberto Martinez, decided to leave out who until now had been one of the heavyweights in the dressing room, Radja Nainggolan.
Roma’s midfielder took the opportunity to renounce playing for the national team, and he assured that he wouldn’t return.