By Aadi Nair

Nov 29 (Reuters) – In a year brimming with sporting drama, seasoned stars as well as fearless newcomers shared the spotlight, and Reuters photographers were there at every big event to capture the defining moments as they happened.

Paris St Germain finally scaled the summit of European soccer, winning a long-awaited first Champions League crown by demolishing Inter Milan 5-0 in the final and vindicating Qatar Sports Investments’ 14-year quest for continental dominance.

However, their dream of global supremacy faltered at FIFA’s inaugural 32-team Club World Cup, where Chelsea snatched glory in the final of a tournament that offered a tantalising preview of next year’s World Cup in North America.

Liverpool savoured a record-equalling 20th English top-flight title, but their

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