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....
The £35 million transfer of Andy Carroll seems to have started something of a trend when it comes to what myself and many others would describe as paying over the odds for young home grown talent, with three big money moves for England's supposed future stars being completed already in the forms of Phil Jones, Ashely Young and Jordan Henderson.