2019 has come to an end, a year full of please and surprise. 2020 is going to begin, a year full of expectation and imagination.
We've been the witness of Liverpool's Champions League win, Brazil's Copa America triumph and Messi's 6th Ballon d'Or award.
We've been touched by Hazard's Real Madrid move, Lampard's Chelsea return, and Robben's Bayern retirement.
One year is easy for Fati to create unprecedented records, but difficult for Arsenal to have more trust in Emery.
One year is rather short for Van Dijk to collect more important awards, while also long enough for De Jong and De Ligt to earn a spot in World XI...
Sealing the indelible memories at the bottom of our hearts, let's have a general outlook for 2020.
What could happen in the new year?
1. Liverpool finally realize their Premier League dream?
Ending 2019 with a 13-point lead and international treble, Klopp is en route to realizing Liverpool's long-cherished wish.
With Man City's unexpected slip up in the first half of the season, Liverpool have opened up the biggest gap on top in the European top 5 leagues.
As we can see, there is a great possibility for Reds (we can even say almost certainty) to lift their first-ever Premier League trophy in club history.
2. New champions for Serie A and Bundesliga?
Both Juventus and Bayern seem to lose their dominance in league with Inter and RB Leipzig becoming the worthy adversaries.
However, the reigning champs remain the most powerful sides in their league considering their squad depth and experience in the title race.
Will there be new champions to end Bianconeri and Bavarians' trophy-winning streak? Let's find out in the new year.
3. One trophy for Mourinho and no trophies for Guardiola?
The 'Special One' is back with a third Premier League club, looking to end Tottenham's 12-year trophy drought.
His old rival Guardiola however, after a historic domestic quadruple, is at risk of losing in all competitions.
We could see an unreal scenario in the upcoming 2020, maybe one trophy for one, and no trophies for another one.
4. UCL title defence for Liverpool or breakthrough for Man City and PSG?
Reigning champs Liverpool remain one of the favorites for the 2019/20 Champions League, though this year could be different for some European giants.
Man City will put more focus on the European campaign after Premier League blow, while PSG are obviously more lethal with the help of the reinforced midfield and Icardi's arrival.
Barcelona, Real Madrid, Juventus, Bayern Munich, and other giants will also spare no efforts to fight for the respected honor in the European campaign.
5. Has Cristiano Ronaldo started to slow down?
Ronaldo will turn 35 years old in February. The 39-goal Juventus striker registered his lowest tally in a decade and tasted his first defeat in 12 finals in Supercoppa loss.
Despite the insane gravity-defying header against Sampdoria and the 700-goal mark in an incomparable career, fans will remain curious to see if this year will be the year for Ronaldo's significant decline.
Cristiano fans are eager to repeat "time is just a number" motto in the new year, but can the 35-year-old overcome timelapse challenges again?
6. Finally the time arrives for Messi in Copa America?
With Lautaro and Dybala in red-hot form and the significant improvement in midfield, Messi's Argentina looks more powerful than those in recent years.
The six-time Ballon d'Or winner might have a chance to lift his long-awaited international trophy in 2020.
Will Arthur's Brazil, Vidal's Chile, Suarez's Uruguay continue to be the roadblock on Barca captain's way to Copa America glory? Let the time tell us.
7. Portugal? France? England? Belgium? Italy? Euro 2020 watch
Ronaldo's Portugal, Hazard's Belgium, Kane's England, Mbappe's France, Immobile's Italy... the upcoming Euro 2020 will be fascinating to watch.
Ronaldo and Felix will be hoping to defend the title with Portugal, but the challenges they will face would always be huge.
Griezmann and Mbappe will be eyeing their second trophy in major competitions, but the rivals they will face still would not be easy.
8. Youngsters to step up and veterans to step down?
Fede Valverde, Bentancur, Reece James, De Ligt... The new generations of football will be looking to take the center-stage.
Indeed, Modric, Khedira, Azplicueta, Chiellini will gradually step aside from the spotlight, but veterans' experience will pass from generation to generation, building the foundation of the eternal footballing beauty.
Throwing back to the past, we got an unforgettable 2019 to remember.
Looking up into the future, we have an inspiring 2020 to discover.
Happy new year to AFers from all around the world!