Xavi may remain at Barcelona, Inter extends its remarkable streak. Daily Digest for February 28

The DailySports team has prepared a daily digest of the main sports news and events that marked Wednesday, December 28th.

All participants of the quarter-finals of the English FA Cup have been determined. The 1/8 finals matches of the English Cup took place. "Klopp's Kids" crushed Southampton (3:0), Chelsea snatched victory from Leeds (3:2), Wolves defeated Brighton (1:0), and Manchester United secured a victory over Nottingam Forest (1:0). The results of the draw for the next round can be found here.

Xavi may stay at Barcelona. An unexpected turn of events is brewing at Barcelona. According to Spanish media reports, Barcelona president Joan Laporta, in an unofficial conversation, asked the head coach, Xavi Hernandez, to reconsider his decision to resign. The club wants Xavi to change his mind and continue working with the team next season. The coach himself has not yet given his answer to Laporta.

Osimhen's great performance. Napoli forward Victor Osimhen has been performing remarkably well for his team since the African Cup of Nations. The Nigerian scored a hat-trick against Sassuolo in a Serie A match. Since his return to the team, the forward has scored five goals in three matches.

Inter's 11th consecutive victory. Milan's Inter extended their outstanding winning streak to 11 matches in all competitions. On February 28th, the Nerazzurri defeated Atalanta (3:0). The last time Inzaghi's team failed to win was on December 29th.

Ronaldo explains his inappropriate gesture. Al-Nasr forward Cristiano Ronaldo explained his display of an inappropriate gesture to Al-Shabab fans after a recent Professional League match. Fans of this team were chanting "Messi! Messi!" after the final whistle, and the Portuguese demonstratively cupped his left hand to his ear, then waved his hand twice in the groin area.

Ronaldo stated that there was nothing special about it, and that "such behavior is common in Europe." The Portuguese also emphasized that he "respects all clubs."