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The top European leagues and players' union Fifpro have filed a legal complaint against Fifa with the European Commission over what they claim is an "abuse of dominance" by world football's governing body.

The European Leagues, which represents 39 leagues - including the Premier League - and 1,130 clubs across 33 countries, claim, along with the European branch of Fifpro, that Fifa has abused its role under European competition law when it comes to the international fixture calendar.

The Spanish La Liga is not a member of the European Leagues but is joining the action.

Alexander Bielefeld, director of policy at Fifpro, said the different parties "had submitted a legal complaint to the European Commission" and called it "unprecedented".

BBC Sport looks at the case from both sides and the arguments being made here.

Phil McNulty
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BBC Sport chief footballer writer Phil McNulty is here to answer your questions this morning...

Q. Morning Phil. Is it possible for a club manager to hold the England role at the same time? Given there is no overlap in playing terms and the role tech now plays, why not? Andy, Aberystwyth

No, Andy, to be blunt.

The England job involves so much more than just turning up for a couple of games every months or so. It is all consuming and a full-time role.

I also don’t see too many clubs – and presumably we would be talking Premier League clubs – dipping out of their day-to-day duties to devote their time to England.

Non-starter.

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Liverpool defender Conor Bradley believes a youthful Northern Ireland side have the potential to be "a really good team".

The defender, at the age of 21, captained Northern Ireland for the first time in Saturday's frustrating Nations League goalless draw with Belarus.

After dominating the game, Northern Ireland failed to find the crucial opener despite creating a number of chances and their players looked dejected at full-time.

Bradley believes that is because "we know how good we are and how good we can be".

He told BBC Sport NI: "We're obviously still young and still learning, but there's definitely potential there.

"If we all just get it clicking together then we can be a really good team. We're really looking forward to the future but we just need to keep trying to get the wins."

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Q. Phil. What do you think of the idea of retaining a Carsley type “mentor” to head a team who see England through qualifying but bring in a proven coach for tournaments? Rich, London

Hello, Rich. I think that’s impractical.

England need a full-time, proven coach. What if the “mentor” wins every qualifier convincingly? Do you just thank him for his efforts and say “Coach X will take it from here.”

England must have a permanent coach overseeing the senior team at all times.

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Roberto Martinez pushes open the door of a lively Motherwell barbers and sheepishly sits down.

He does not have an appointment but gets lucky, and the barber - perhaps confused about a lack of hair to cut - calls him over before getting to work.

There is still not a flicker of recognition about who he is, so imagine the reaction from staff and other clients when the small talk reaches the stage of asking 'what is it you do, mate?'

The answer to that question was that the Spaniard was having a bit of time off from overseeing Belgium's golden generation of Kevin de Bruyne, Eden Hazard, Romelu Lukaku and the rest.

Maybe that is something Martinez enjoys about his trips back to Motherwell, on the outskirts of Glasgow. After all, the west of Scotland has a habit of bringing you back down to earth, intentional or otherwise.

It is also the birthplace of his wife, Beth, whom he met during his one-year stint playing in Lanarkshire, an experience that was "very good because it wasn't good," the Portugal head coach revealed in 2014.

Read more about how Motherwell made Portugal boss Roberto Martinez here.

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Q. Do you see Sean Dyche lasting if/when Everton takeover is sorted. My thinking is if we're going to spend any money in January it will be to suit a more forward thinking manager. Paul Smith

Hello, Paul. I would be surprised if anything happened with Sean Dyche this season because Everton’s sole priority is to stay in the Premier League and he has a track record of being able to do that.

On the other side of that coin, I would also be surprised to see Sean Dyche lead Everton into their new stadium at Bramley Moore Dock next season as when – as seems certain – Dan Friedkin completes his takeover, history tells us new owners want their own men and the timing will coincide with the end of Dyche’s contract.

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Craig Bellamy admits it would be a gamble to start Joe Allen in tonight's game against Montenegro – but says he would relish the “romance” of seeing the veteran midfielder play for Wales again.

Allen, 34, came out of international retirement to be included in Wales’ squad for this month’s Nations League double-header but was left out for Friday’s 2-2 draw in Iceland.

Fitness issues have limited him to just six substitute appearances for Swansea City this season but, as they are without Ethan Ampadu, Aaron Ramsey and Jordan James, Wales are short of options in midfield.

“Of course he’s a gamble if you throw him in from the start because of his minutes and football this year,” head coach Bellamy said.

"Hopefully he kicks the ball for me tomorrow. Even if he doesn't he's had an incredible week for us and been really positive for us."

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BBC Sport chief football writer

BBC Sport chief footballer writer Phil McNulty is here to answer your questions this morning...

Q. Hi Phil, what do you think is the issue with Cole Palmer and England. He looks very nervous and plays almost everything back. He appears much more confident and adventurous with Chelsea. Cheers. Mike R

Hello, Mike. It is still very early days for Cole Palmer and England. He has already shown his class at senior level at the Euros, but the last two games have been a disappointment.

He was poor against Greece but, in his defence, he was playing a position that did not suit him lying deep in midfield, while he did struggle against Finland.

He did not play with his usual ambition. He was too much within himself. I’ve got no doubts that, in time, Cole Palmer will be an excellent player for England.

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So far, so good for Wales and Craig Bellamy.

So much so that avoiding defeat against Montenegro will make the former forward the first Wales boss to go unbeaten in his opening four games in charge.

But it could also have been so much better.

In the first three games of Bellamy’s reign, a trend has developed of Wales starting fast before tailing off. No more so than in Friday’s draw with Iceland where his side had raced into a two-goal lead in Reykjavik but had to settle for a point.

What appear to be the reasons for the second-half drop-offs in the early days of the Bellamy era? And how will Wales look to stop it? Head here for more.

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Q. Hi Phil. There seems to be split opinion over Trent Alexander-Arnold. I am in the Roy Keane camp in that I believe his defending will be a liability when England come up against the likes of France, Spain and Germany instead of second rate nations where you can get away with second rate defending. Do you agree that we have a problem at the back and should return to the days of picking the best defenders and leave the rest of the team to create the goal scoring chances? As the great man, Sir Alex said, "goals win games, but defence wins titles". Dave Carpenter Warminster

Well, we’ll only know whether Trent Alexander-Arnold’s defensive qualities will be a liability if and when England play those top teams won’t we?

There is clearly a problem at left-back with the continued injury problems of Luke Shaw, which is why Lee Carsley experimented with Alexander-Arnold there against Finland.

Can I ask who you would pick in defence who is not being picked now? That is not a facetious question. I actually think Stones and Guehi is a good central defensive partnership while Kyle Walker is still a strong option at right-back. And we can forget Arsenal’s Ben White. He currently has no wish to play for England and I would not even give him a second thought unless he contacts the FA – and he should do the contacting not the other way around – and makes himself available. That’s just a waste of energy.

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The two standout ties in the Nations League this evening see Germany host the Netherlands, and Belgium take on France.

Germany lead League A Group 3 with two wins from their first three games, their only dropped points coming in a 2-2 draw with tonight's opponents in September.

The Netherlands earned a point against Hungary with 10 men on Friday and can leapfrog Germany with a victory tonight.

In League A Group 2, unbeaten Italy lead the way ahead of France and then Belgium.

France have won back-to-back games since losing their opener against Italy, including a 2-0 win over Belgium last month - while Belgium battled back to earn a point against 10-man Italy in their last match.

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Q. Hi Phil, I initially was excited by Carsley, thinking his desire to release the shackles we appeared to have under Southgate would be all this team needed. I still believed this weirdly until last night rather than the Greece game. We're back to the same problem. Our players pass the ball then stand still. Why don't our players pass and move in to space? That's something you teach children. Joe

Hello, Joe. I do think Carsley’s intentions were to release the handbrake a bit but he got a very cold shower when he played all those creative players against Greece.

There was a real lack of tempo about England’s game in Finland and for long periods they were unconvincing. It was all too slow for too long.

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John Cross
Daily Mirror Chief Football Writer on BBC Radio 5 Live

Our whole mood and approach and vision towards the England national team has changed within eight years.

I do feel as if, it's a very exciting period in our football history and it needs someone good [in charge]. If someone is good and appointed and does well, we can be World Champions, there is no doubt in my mind.

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Q. Dear Phil it seems to me that I'm in the minority here but I think Southgate massively overachieved with extremely overrated squad. We have been overrated by our own media for decades just because we won one trophy isn't it time for some realism? The PL is mostly foreign players, managers and owners and we barely see any overseas. We just don't produce enough talent to compete and the severe lack of English coaches falls squarely on the FA's shoulders. Why do they have no accountability? Michael, Herts

I think you probably are in the minority, Michael, although Southgate’s record was good without making that final leap to tangible success.

I think the FA are doing their best to bring through English coaches, which is why I believe they would have loved to appoint Lee Carsley as Gareth Southgate’s successor as it would provide further proof of the pathway from St. George’s Park through the system, such as under-21 level, to the top job.

Not sure that will be happening any more after this latest international break.

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Q. Hi Phil. I believe, like me, the vast majority of fans want an Englishman to manage the England football team. It’s a pride thing. While I will still watch them, if we win any competition with a foreign manager it will leave a bitter taste. Surely there is a good English manager out there who can do the job? Mick, Penrith, Cumbria

Hi, Mick. My view is that an English manager managing England is preferable, but not a deal breaker.

If Pep Guardiola or Jurgen Klopp wanted to manage England, would you turn them away? I would not, although I fully respect your position.

The two main English candidates are Eddie Howe and Graham Potter. The feeling is that Potter wants to return to club management - if he wanted the England job and the FA wanted him the deal could have been done right away - while Eddie Howe has made it clear he is still committed to Newcastle.

I think Howe would be a good choice and very obviously fits your criteria.

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John Cross
Daily Mirror Chief Football Writer on BBC Radio 5 Live

I think it's a strange time we're going through and Lee Carsley's mixed messages are kind of mudding the water further.

I don't think now it will be him as England permanent manager. I think they are definitely stepping up efforts to get a permanent appointment that can lead England into the next World Cup.

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Q. Hi Phil, I think it’s perfectly legit to have two good players fighting for the same position, ie Foden v Palmer for #10, and choose according to form and injury. I also think it’s ok to have good players on the bench if your top guys are available if your objective is to go all the way. Look at how other teams won stuff, eg David Silva rarely got a start when Iniesta and Xavi were available, same with other great players for France, Brazil over the last 20-30 years. AV

I think the best option is to have as many quality players fighting for each position as possible. What would any manager or coach give for that?