BBC Sport and Getty Images present a selection of some of the most striking sports photographs taken around the world over the past seven days: Takamoto Katsuta in action on day one of the WRC Acropolis Rally in Lamia, Greece. Photo by McKlein Photography A view inside the stadium during the Club World Cup match between Al Hilal and Pachuca in Nashville, Tennessee. Photo by Alex Grimm Alicia Gordon and Nalu Brothwell compete for the ball during the AFLW Under-18s match between Queensland and Victoria Country. Photo by Albert Perez The Hawks' Mabior Chol celebrates a goal during the AFL match against North Melbourne Kangaroos at the University of Tasmania Stadium. Photo by Steve Bell Armenia's Nikita Fedotov dives from the 26m platform during the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series in Polignano a Mare, Italy. Photo by Dean Treml Jesus Ferreira of Seattle Sounders challenges Paris St-Germain's Willian Pacho during the Club World Cup match in Seattle, Washington. Photo by Justin Setterfield Pierre Gasly goes through the gravel during qualifying for the Austrian Grand Prix in Spielberg, Austria. Photo by Sam Bagnall Mitch McGovern of the Blues marks in front of Esava Ratugolea in their AFL game against Port Adelaide Power in Adelaide. Photo by Mark Brake Zento Murashita competes in the men's semi-finals at the IFSC Climbing World Cup in Innsbruck, Austria. Photo by Marco Kost Warren Zaire-Emery, Vitinha, and Lucas Hernandez of Paris St-Germain battle for possession with Lionel Messi and Tadeo Allende of Inter Miami during their Club World Cup game in Atlanta, Georgia. Photo by Shaun Botterill A'ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces poses for photos with a fan's baby wearing her jersey in Las Vegas. Wilson became youngest player in WNBA history to score 5,000 career points. Photo by Ethan Miller Gavin Lux of the Cincinnati Reds gets a drenching after hitting a walk-off RBI in the bottom of the 11th inning of their MLB match against the New York Yankees. Photo by Jason Mowry Boca Juniors' Carlos Palacios uses a sprinkler on the pitch to cool down during the Club World Cup match against Auckland City in Nashville, Tennessee. Photo by Richard Pelham Agustin Rossi of Flamengo dives to make a save during the Club World Cup match against Los Angeles in Orlando, Florida. Photo by Dan Mullan Will Hayward of the Swans flies over a pack attempting to mark the ball during the AFL match against the Western Bulldogs in Sydney. Photo by Darrian Traynor Brazilian forward Paulinho celebrates with team-mates after scoring the opening goal during the Club World Cup match between Palmeiras and Botafogo in Philadelphia. Photo by Franck Fife All photographs licensed by Getty Images and subject to copyright. Take a look atlast week's galleryand come back next Tuesday for more great sport photos of the week.
In Pictures: Sporting photos of the week
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This week's selection of striking sports photographs showcases a variety of sporting events from around the globe, capturing moments that highlight both the intensity and excitement of competition. Among the featured images is Takamoto Katsuta in action during the opening day of the WRC Acropolis Rally in Lamia, Greece, demonstrating the thrill of motorsport. Another compelling image depicts a view inside the stadium during the Club World Cup match in Nashville, where Al Hilal faced Pachuca, illustrating the vibrant atmosphere of international football. The AFLW Under-18s match between Queensland and Victoria Country is represented by Alicia Gordon and Nalu Brothwell's fierce battle for the ball, while Mabior Chol's celebration of a goal during the AFL match against North Melbourne is another highlight of the week. The diversity of sports is further emphasized with images of Nikita Fedotov diving from the 26m platform during the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series in Italy and Jesus Ferreira challenging Paris St-Germain's Willian Pacho during a Club World Cup match in Seattle.
In addition to these dynamic scenes, the photographs capture personal achievements and moments of joy. A'ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces is pictured with a young fan, marking her milestone as the youngest player in WNBA history to score 5,000 career points. The MLB scene is highlighted by Gavin Lux's dramatic walk-off RBI for the Cincinnati Reds against the New York Yankees, showcasing the thrill of baseball. Other notable images include Boca Juniors' Carlos Palacios cooling off on the pitch during the Club World Cup and Agustin Rossi of Flamengo making a crucial save in an intense match. The week’s collection of images is rounded out by Paulinho celebrating his goal for Palmeiras against Botafogo, encapsulating the joy and camaraderie found in sports. All photographs are licensed by Getty Images, ensuring that these moments are preserved for fans to appreciate. Readers are encouraged to revisit this gallery and look forward to more stunning sports photography in the future.
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