After the World Cup came to a dramatic finish on Sunday afternoon, it may feel as if live sport has been winding down for the winter.
There's been a drip feed of football entertainment in the past week - as the Football League gets up and running - but nothing quite like the thrills we saw in Qatar.
Football fans in the UK will be eagerly awaiting the traditionally hectic Boxing Day schedule, which features Spurs' trip to Brentford and Arsenal's clash with West Ham.
On top of the four London club's facing off, Boxing Day will also showcase Leicester's clash with Newcastle, Liverpool's journey to Aston Villa and much more.