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In the Champions League playoff first leg on February 17 at Estádio da Luz, Real Madrid beat Benfica 1-0 thanks to Vinícius's 50th-minute strike, yet the match was marred by his allegation that 19-year-old Prestianni called him 'monkey'—a claim backed by Kylian Mbappé, who heard it five times. Play stopped for eight minutes under UEFA's anti-racism protocol, and tempers flared post-match with Mbappé demanding a ban, while Benfica released video denying the slur and called it defamation. UEFA launched a probe that could ban Prestianni for 10 matches if guilty, as Brazil's federation supported Vinícius amid divided opinions.

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Vinícius Júnior curled a beauty into the top corner for Real Madrid's winner, but his post-goal celebration turned ugly when he accused Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni of a racial slur.

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In the Champions League playoff first leg on February 17 at Estádio da Luz, Real Madrid beat Benfica 1-0 thanks to Vinícius's 50th-minute strike, yet the match was marred by his allegation that 19-year-old Prestianni called him 'monkey'—a claim backed by Kylian Mbappé, who heard it five times. Play stopped for eight minutes under UEFA's anti-racism protocol, and tempers flared post-match with Mbappé demanding a ban, while Benfica released video denying the slur and called it defamation. UEFA launched a probe that could ban Prestianni for 10 matches if guilty, as Brazil's federation supported Vinícius amid divided opinions.

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Vinícius Júnior curled a beauty into the top corner for Real Madrid's winner, but his post-goal celebration turned ugly when he accused Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni of a racial slur.

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In Tuesday's Benfica vs. Real Madrid game, Vinicius told the referee that 20-year-old Gianluca Prestianni used a slur against him; Prestianni denied it and regretted threats from Madrid players. Benfica coach Jose Mourinho suggested Vinicius's celebrations draw backlash, prompting Vinicius to call out cowards online. Nigerian Barca supporters faced mockery online, with posts like one quipping a Nigerian fan justifies every Argentine crime, tying into Messi loyalty and past Argentina scandals. Defenders see it as a lazy stereotype, while others note Barca players like Lamine Yamal face racism too.

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Vinicius Jr. accused a Benfica player of a racial slur during a Champions League match, halting play for 10 minutes. Nigerian Barcelona fans caught heat for seeming to downplay it amid fierce rivalries.

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Liverpool's squad trained intensely at the AXA Training Centre on Wednesday, preparing for Sunday's Premier League match at Nottingham Forest. Fresh from their first league win of 2026 against Brighton, nineteen players including returning Alisson Becker hit the pitches and gym, with Wirtz and Ekitike impressing through drills and linking up smoothly—Wirtz even called his new teammate a really good player. Light moments like Ekitike's staring contest with Hugo Larsson and Curtis Jones carrying boots kept spirits high, while stars like Salah, Van Dijk, and Gakpo joined group sessions. Sitting sixth, the Reds aim to climb against a tough Forest side on February 22.

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New signings Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike jogged side by side at training, their easy chemistry catching every eye amid laughs and hard work.

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The 22-year-old Spanish midfielder will ease in with 15-20 minutes off the bench during Sunday's La Liga match against Levante on February 22. Barcelona's medical team plans a gradual ramp-up: limited action this weekend, about 60 minutes against Villarreal next week, and full matches for the Copa del Rey semifinal versus Atletico Madrid. Fans celebrate the news alongside returns for Marcus Rashford and Gavi's training progress, though they urge caution given Pedri's injury history—his vision and control have been missed amid recent losses.

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After nearly a month out with a hamstring strain, Pedri is set to step back onto the pitch at Spotify Camp Nou, bringing smiles to Barca fans craving his midfield magic.

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Some Black users expressed discomfort with Black people rooting for Argentina in the World Cup due to Lionel Messi's influence despite Argentina's history of racism. Defenders highlighted hypocrisy in supporting nations like Portugal, France, and England with their own problematic pasts. The discussion escalated into Messi vs. Ronaldo debates and dismissals of racism claims as excuses for hating Messi.

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Femi Dapson, an internet personality, and Simi Sanya exchanged vows in a private registry ceremony attended by close family and friends.

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On February 9, 2021, the actors took over the fifth-tier club amid fan cheers, lifting it from National League struggles through titles in 2023, League Two in 2024, and League One in 2025. Now sixth in the Sky Bet Championship with 47 points from 31 games, Wrexham boasts a 59% win rate over 213 matches, fueled by manager Phil Parkinson's shrewd signings and the global 'Welcome to Wrexham' docuseries. Reynolds shared an emotional montage marking the anniversary, while the club's value hit £350 million after new investment, transforming the town with renewed positivity.

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Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney still joke they don't fully get football, yet their £2 million bet on Wrexham AFC five years ago sparked three straight promotions and a shot at the Premier League.

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Ahead of Tuesday's Premier League match at Tottenham, Newcastle manager Eddie Howe insisted he's fully committed to turning around the team's eight-game winless streak after a 2-3 loss to Brentford. Sitting 12th with 33 points, the Magpies battle injuries to players like Joelinton and late fitness tests for Anthony Gordon and Lewis Miley. Despite fan boos and criticism, most supporters back Howe for his past successes like Champions League qualification and the 2025 Carabao Cup win, with voices like Mick Quinn calling for him to stay.

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Eddie Howe faced the press with quiet resolve, putting the club first by promising to walk away if he couldn't deliver for the players.

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The Golden State Warriors lost 126-113 to the surging San Antonio Spurs on Thursday at Chase Center, marking San Antonio's sixth straight win led by De'Aaron Fox's 27 points and Victor Wembanyama's 26 in a battle with Green. Podziemski started hot but struggled, finishing with 16 points and a team-worst minus-27, drawing Green's sharp words: "You not proving nothing on the court right now, so we not doing that." Postgame, Green called out ESPN's Doris Burke on Instagram for overlooking a hold by Wembanyama, while fans debated if the outburst was tough love or tension ahead of the All-Star break.

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Draymond Green unloaded on Brandin Podziemski during a timeout, captured on video as the Warriors' 18-point lead vanished against the Spurs.

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The 28-year-old Argentine joined Bournemouth in 2022 for €15 million and has shone as a ball-playing center-back, topping charts in defensive actions at 15.64 per 90. Barcelona are watching closely amid backline injuries, but Juventus lead the chase with a lucrative four-year offer planned soon, while Tottenham, Dortmund, and others circle. Fans mix hope for a 'no-brainer' upgrade with doubts over his level, urging Barca to act before he's gone.

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Marcos Senesi has been a tackling machine in the Premier League, leading Europe's top leagues with 1.33 tackles per 90 minutes. Now, with his Bournemouth deal expiring next summer, Barcelona see a smart free-agent chance to fix their leaky defense.

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During a Serie A match between Cremonese and Genoa, the TV substitution graphic and stadium screen mistakenly showed a photo of former Manchester United coach Rúben Amorim when Genoa's new signing Alex Amorim entered the pitch. The error was attributed to a technical glitch.

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DomundiTV stars Jao North and Otto hosted the 'Siam Center ANG BAO Special Day' during Bangkok's 'A Prosperous Chinese New Year 2026' festivities, dressed in sharp white suits with gold motifs and handing out envelopes stuffed with prizes up to 1,000 baht each. Surrounded by lion dancers and excited crowds, their playful banter shone through clips of North running out of packets and shrugging with laughter, while fans gushed over their chemistry from the 'DMD Friendship' series. The event distributed 300,000 baht in total, filling the mall with holiday spirit and heartwarming moments that had everyone smiling.

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Otto clutched his last red envelope as fans surged forward, leaving him flustered and turning to North for a grin and quick advice amid the cheers.

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Manchester United beat Newcastle 1-0 on Boxing Day at Old Trafford, climbing to fifth in the Premier League with their first clean sheet since early October. Patrick Dorgu's 28th-minute volley from a Casemiro cross decided the match, as Ruben Amorim ditched his usual 3-4-3 for a flexible back-four that shifted shapes to disrupt Newcastle. Despite missing key players like Bruno Fernandes and Kobbie Mainoo, academy talents Ayden Heaven and Jack Fletcher shone, with Amorim praising the squad's resilience and togetherness.

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Patrick Dorgu unleashed a stunning volley to silence Old Trafford, securing a gritty win despite United's injury crisis.

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TikTok user Mirabel alleged a neighbor raped her after she opened her door at night, claiming she passed out, woke up assaulted, and tried suicide with sniper poison. Doubts arose quickly over her quick hospital discharge and the man's profile picture change, with neighbors calling it a hoax. Simi condemned rapists fiercely, dismissing questions on false accusations, which drew memes nicknaming her 'Ikorodu Celine Dion' for her emotive style and roots. Supporters back her focus on Nigeria's assault crisis, while critics highlight risks to innocent men, as the Lagos probe shifts and online banter continues.

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A TikTok claim of rape by neighbor turned heads, then suspicions of a hoax ignited fiery responses from singer Simi. Her passionate posts earned her a dramatic nickname that's cracking up Nigerians.

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Manchester United fought back for a 1-1 draw at West Ham after Jarrod Bowen's early opener, but a controversial VAR offside call on Casemiro's 63rd-minute header stole the spotlight. Fans highlighted the Premier League's 5cm tolerance applied to Liverpool's similar tight call earlier this season, questioning the inconsistency. While official lines showed Casemiro offside beyond the threshold, the debate underscores ongoing frustrations with VAR's precision in tight calls.

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Casemiro rose high to head home a perfect Kobbie Mainoo cross, sending United fans into raptures—until VAR spotted his knee and ruled it out by a fraction.

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On February 17 in Istanbul, Galatasaray trailed 2-1 at halftime after Teun Koopmeiners' brace for Juventus, but exploded after the break with goals from Noa Lang (twice), Davinson Sánchez, and Sacha Boey to win 5-2. Victor Osimhen's pressing forced key turnovers, while Juventus played with 10 men after Juan Cabal's red card. Gabriel Sara earned Man of the Match for his goal and assist, as the Turkish side now holds a three-goal lead ahead of the February 25 return in Turin.

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Galatasaray's fans turned Rams Park into a roaring cauldron, watching their team flip a halftime deficit into a stunning rout that left Juventus reeling.

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Sydney Sweeney stars as ruthless social climber Undine Spragg in the film version of Edith Wharton's 1913 novel, directed and adapted by Josie Rourke. Leo Woodall joins the cast, bringing his charisma alongside Sweeney's star power from Euphoria and Anyone But You. StudioCanal finances the project, with principal photography starting soon and sales at Berlin's European Film Market—reviving a long-planned adaptation after past setbacks with Sofia Coppola and Florence Pugh. Fans cheer Woodall's hot streak, blending hype with jokes about his busy slate.

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Leo Woodall, fresh from charming turns in One Day and The White Lotus, steps into Sydney Sweeney's ambitious world in a sharp take on Wharton's Custom of the Country.

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The Minnesota Vikings fired general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah just eight months after extending his contract, resetting their plans at quarterback amid a disappointing season where rookie J.J. McCarthy threw 11 touchdowns against 12 interceptions in a 6-4 stretch as starter. ESPN's Kevin Seifert noted the change opens the door to pursuing a veteran like Kirk Cousins or Justin Fields for 2026, warning against repeating past mistakes with the team's aging roster and salary cap issues. Star wideout Justin Jefferson backed McCarthy publicly, calling him his quarterback and planning offseason workouts together, even as debate swirls over the young Michigan product's turnover-prone year.

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Rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy started 10 games last season, but now his role with the Vikings hangs in the balance after a sudden front-office shakeup.

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