Best Xinhua sports photos of the year 2017

Gianluigi Buffon of Italy reacts after the second leg of World Cup 2018 Qualifiers playoff match between Italy and Sweden in Milan, Italy, Nov. 13, 2017. The match ended 0-0. Sweden was qualified for the final stage of 2018 FIFA World Cup with 1-0 on aggregate. (Xinhua/Alberto Lingria)