The Eredivisie is back! And if the opening weekend is anything to go by this season is going to be just as goal and action packed as any other, with defending champions Ajax and Europa League regulars AZ Alkmaar hitting the ground running.
This weekend saw the return of one of the most competitive leagues in Europe in the form of England's second tier, The Championship. And this term's competition promises to be just as exciting as it has been in recent years.
This summer's Copa America has come to an end with Uruguay winning the competition for a record fifteenth time, following on from their impressive showing in South Africa last summer. With seven of the opening twelve games ending in draws it looked as if South America's flagship tournament wasn't going to be the goal and thrill-filled few weeks that it usually promises to be, but by the knock-out stages it was very much in full swing.
It looks like Carlos Tevez's five year stay in England is about to come to an end with the Argentine seeking a move back to South America to be near his family, but I'm sure it won't only be Manchester City fans who miss the man who has undoubtedly become one of the best strikers in the world since his move to the Premiership.
Biancocelesti fans may have one jealous eye on cross town rivals Roma, but the Eagles could be set to soar themselves after some ambitious transfer activity....