When it’s written into the Liverpool history books, 2019 is already set to be a special chapter: A thrilling UEFA Champions League campaign with twists, turns and one of Anfield’s greatest nights, a record-breaking season in the Premier League and Jurgen Klopp ultimately being named The Best FIFA Men’s Coach.

But, with the FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2019, Klopp still has the chance turn an unforgettable year into a historic one. Come December, the broad-smiled and avuncular manager has the chance to do something rare at a club as storied as Liverpool: win something they’ve never won before.

With one month till kick-off in Qatar and the Reds riding high at the top of the table in England, FIFA.com caught up with Klopp to discuss potentially being the first to reach this peak and the challenges that await them.

Gabigol-mania is entrancing Rio de Janeiro like samba music did in the early 20th century. Firstly, because Gabriel Barbosa represents the planet’s best-supported club, a self-emblazoned ’40-million nation’.

Secondly, because the 23-year-old Brazil striker is scoring goals as regularly as he used to eat cake. Finally, because his seldom charisma – peroxide-blond hair, funky celebrations, interaction with his worshippers, embracement of the fan-formulated banner – has endeared him exceedingly to the Flamenguistas since he arrived on loan from Inter Milan in January.

Gabigol’s 20 goals in 22 games have Flamengo eight points clear at the Brasileirao summit. His five goals in as many matches during the Copa Libertadores knockout phase have O Mengão back in the final for the first time in 38 years.

FIFA.com caught up with Gabigol to discuss hunting landmarks set by Zico and Adriano, the Flamengo fans' passion, River Plate, Liverpool and his hopes of going to the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar™.

England may have fallen short of Phil Neville’s stated pre-FIFA Women's World Cup ambition of bringing home the trophy, but the coach is hoping to turn their semi-final disappointment into a positive – with plenty of opportunities for growth on the horizon.

With the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament for Great Britain to look forward to next year, and the country hosting UEFA Women's EURO 2021, it is undoubtedly an exciting time to be involved with the Lionesses.

FIFA.com sat down with Neville, who finished third in the running for The Best FIFA Women's Coach award, to reflect on a whirlwind World Cup in France and look forward to the challenges that lie ahead.