FIFA U20 World Cup
Xavi Simons is fully back with his first starting appearance in 81 days
RB Leipzig coach Marco Rose has immediately opted for Xavi Simons now that the Dutch international is fully fit again. He suffered an ankle injury 81 days ago but starts the new year with a spot in the starting lineup against Werder Bremen.
Man Utd survives a flurry of chances and knocks Arsenal out of the FA Cup on penalties
Manchester United eliminated Arsenal in the third round of the FA Cup on Sunday. It was almost a miracle that the score remained 1-1 after 120 minutes of football, and the visitors ended up on the losing side after a penalty shootout. Kai Havertz played a negative role by missing two major chances and failing to convert his penalty in the shootout. Joshua Zirkzee scored the decisive penalty.
Inter wins in Venice and climbs to second place in Serie A
Inter Milan secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Venezia thanks to Matteo Darmian's goal, moving within one point of league leaders Napoli.