Talking Futbol (Soccer) with a Brit across the Pond

English Premier League, Champion's League, FIFA, all of that. What about MLS? What's the best league? How have transfers impacted clubs in 2018?

Which countries should fans be looking for to come in strong into the 2018 FIFA World Cup? Who are the favorites to win in 2018? Who are some young players to look for to break out on the international stage? 

And Ronaldo? Messi, Someone else, such as Neymar? 

And finally, how much does a manager impact a soccer club? 

Also, is globablization good for the sport?