Sporting moments of the week (December 27, 2021- January 2, 2022)

Paris Saint-Germain striker Kylian Mbappe shows off his "Best Men's Player of the Year" award during the 2021 Globe Soccer Awards ceremony at the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, December 27, 2021. /CFP

Legendary French driver Stephane Peterhansel in frustration as the 14-time winner's hopes of defending his title effectively disappeared after a car crash during Stage 1B of the Dakar Rally in Hail, Saudi Arabia, January 2, 2022. /CFP

A brutal clash of heads between Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk (L) and Chelsea's Mason Mount during their explosive 2-2 Premier League draw at Stamford Bridge in London, UK, January 2, 2022. /CFP

Female competitors during the CBBA China Bodybuilding and Fitness Championships Finals in Wenchang, China, December 31, 2021. /CFP

American superstar Stephen Curry reacts after breaking the NBA record by hitting a 3-pointer in 158 consecutive games as Golden State Warriors beat the Utah Jazz 123-116 in Salt Lake City, U.S., January 1, 2022. /CFP

China's Gu Ailing smiles after recovering from a disappointing first run to claim her second win in three days in the halfpipe at the FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup in Calgary, Canada, January 1, 2022. /CFP

A young man demonstrates his Parkour skills between dilapidated buildings in Idlib, Syria, December 31, 2021. /CFP

Team China unveil their podium uniform for the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics during a ceremony in Beijing, China, December 31, 2021. /CFP

Arsenal players are in good mood during a training session at London Colney in St Albans, UK, December 31, 2021. /CFP

French basketball player Dylan Affo Mama slams a powerful two-handed dunk wearing a Spiderman mask during the All Star Game at Palais Omnisports de Bercy in Paris, France, December 29, 2021. /CFP