Topics: River Plate, Al Ain, Leicester City, Manchester City, Fortuna Düsseldorf, Dortmund, Bologna, AC Milan, FIFA Club World Cup, English League Cup, Bundesliga, Serie A
River Plate vs Al Ain, Leicester vs Man City, Fortuna Düsseldorf vs Dortmund, and Bologna vs AC Milan comprise our list of top games to watch.

The FIFA Club World Cup semi-final

River Plate vs Al Ain

Watch this game at 11:30 ET/16:30 GMT on UNIVERSO, Telemundo, and Fox Sports 2 in the USA; DAZN in Canada; Kayo Sports and Fox Sports 505 in Australia; Fox Sports in Argentina; and beIN Sports in the United Arab Emirates.

This clash will decide the first of the two finalists for the FIFA Club World Cup. Either River Plate or Al Ain will progress to the ultimate game, with the Argentine giant hoping to build on their recent Copa Libertadores final victory over Boca Juniors. Before they can do that, they must eliminate the home club.

Can River Plate add to their Copa Libertadores success? 

The U.A.E side will not want to disappoint the home fans. Another win in this competition will add to the achievements of Zoran Mamic, who has been in charge for less than two years, having won the domestic league in his first full season in charge.

Man City resumes their League Cup defense

Leicester City vs Man City

Catch this game at 14:45 ET/19:45 GMT on ESPN+ in the USA; Sky Sports and BBC Radio in the UK; DAZN in Canada; and beIN Sports in Australia.

Man City is gearing up for the Carabao Cup quarter-final, as they look to book their ticket to the last four. For Guardiola's men, the task is to defend their title after dropping to second in the Premier League. Fortunately, De Bruyne and Aguero could both start after spending some time on the sidelines.

Gundogan opens up about how it was like without Aguero 

For Leicester, much of the pre-match talk has surrounded Riyad Mahrez. This will be the Algerian's first visit to the King Power Stadium since leaving the Foxes for the Citizens. Speaking ahead of his return, Claude Puel asked everyone to respect the winger after his several attempts to force an exit.

Will Mahrez be booed at the King Power Stadium today? 

Dortmund aiming to add to their unbeaten run

Fortuna Düsseldorf vs Dortmund

Kick-off for this game is at 14:30 ET/19:30 GMT and will be aired on Fox Sports in the USA; BT Sport in the UK; Sportsnet in Canada; beIN Sports Connect in Australia; and Sky Sport in Germany.

With 12 wins and three draws from the opening 15 games, Dortmund boasts a nine-point lead at the top. Reus and Co. are aiming for another win, with their next opponent being the relegation-threatened Fortuna Düsseldorf. Will the Black and Yellows maintain their unbeaten run? Tune in to find out!

15 games; 12 wins; 3 draws; 0 losses 

Can AC Milan bounce back?

Bologna vs AC Milan

Catch this game at 14:30 ET/19:30 GMT on ESPN+ in the USA; Eleven Sports 1 UK in the United Kingdom; DAZN and TLN in Canada; ESPN Play Sur and Serie A Pass in Australia; and Sky Italia in Italy.

It has been a tough few days for AC Milan. After drawing 0-0 at home to Torino, the Rossoneri lost 3-1 to Olympiacos to crash out of the UEFA Europa League in the group stage. A response is needed.

Today's biggest headlines

Mourinho is out!

Man United announced it on Tuesday morning. Jose Mourinho will no longer be in charge of the club, bringing an early end to what was a horrendous season at Old Trafford. A look at his win percentage at the Red Devils compared to his other managerial spells gives a clear depiction of life at the Theatre of Dreams.

Not Mourinho's best managerial spell

That deleted Pogba tweet

Given Pogba's rocky relationship with Mourinho and constant bust-ups with the manager, many understandably guessed the Frenchman reacted to his departure with utter joy. Then there was a tweet by the World Cup winner with a picture of him smiling that awkwardly went up minutes after the announcement.

What to look forward to on Wednesday, December 19, 2018?

Kashima Antlers will take on Real Madrid on Wednesday while Bayern Munich and RB Leipzig will lock horns in an exciting mid-week Bundesliga tie. Then there is the North London Derby, with Arsenal and Tottenham locking horns once more, this time in the League Cup.