Rob Gilbert and Michael Edgley are joined by The Roar's Mike Tuckerman to assess the worthiness or otherwise of the Winter Festival of Football; how can the feel-good nature of global giants touring be better harnessed into benefit for the local game? 

Following Roman Abramovic's seismic departure from Chelsea, new owner Todd Boehly has announced his reign with the signings of Raheem Sterling and Kalidou Koulibaly in recent weeks - The Athletic's Liam Twomey returns to assess what is in store under his leadership.

Willem van Denderen covers Aaron Mooy's move to Celtic and the Young Matildas' build up to the Under 20 Women's World Cup, while Derek Dyson reflects on the Lionesses' great escape at the women's Euros, and all the big European transfers of the week.