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Benfica suspended five members and revoked their season tickets after an internal probe into racist behavior at the February 17 first-leg tie against Real Madrid at Estadio da Luz. The club called the actions incompatible with its values, launching ongoing proceedings that could mean permanent bans, amid context pointing to abuse toward Vinícius Júnior. Real Madrid fans criticized the statement's vagueness on the target, while Benfica supporters praised the decisive response; this follows a match pause over a separate racial slur allegation against Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni, who faces a UEFA ban upheld on appeal.

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Videos showed Benfica fans making monkey gestures at Vinícius Júnior as he celebrated during the tense Champions League playoff. The club acted fast with suspensions, but not without drawing sharp criticism.

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A video clip titled 'Neymar Jr • Barca Tape • 14/15' sharing Neymar Jr.'s highlights from his 2014-2015 season at FC Barcelona went viral on X. The clip prompted discussions on his peak performances, including 49 goals and assists in 51 games during a treble-winning season. Users debated whether Neymar surpasses Vinicius Junior as the greatest left winger.

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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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The club revived its Night to Belong gala after seven years, drawing over 250 guests including men's and women's squad members, legends, and leaders to raise funds for community programs. Captains Martin Ødegaard and Kim Little gave moving speeches on the club's deep community ties, while initiatives support over 6,000 locals weekly and global efforts like football sessions for 6,000 refugee youth in Jordan. Academy star Ethan Nwaneri shared a fun behind-the-scenes video of the suited arrivals, capturing the family's warm unity.

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Arsenal's players traded pitch kits for tuxedos, striding into Emirates Stadium with big grins and Foundation pins gleaming.

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta substituted Jurrien Timber with William Mosquera during a match. William Mosquera provided an assist for Gyokeres' first goal and impressed with his energy, passing, and defensive impact. Discussions noted Jurrien Timber's fatigue from heavy usage since his injury return.

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Carlo Ancelotti plans to skip Neymar for Brazil's friendlies against France on March 26 in Foxborough and Croatia on March 31 in Orlando, focusing instead on the 33-year-old's recovery from knee surgery and Santos' form. The decision allows monitoring at club level without international pressure, but Ancelotti will reassess in May for the final squad. Brazil's all-time leading scorer with 79 goals faces competition from Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo, and Raphinha, as fans debate whether this prioritizes fitness over legacy.

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Neymar's dazzling return to Santos hits a pause as Brazil's coach opts for caution ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

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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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Désiré Doué of Paris Saint-Germain and Lamine Yamal of Barcelona are the only under-20 players to achieve 5 or more goal contributions in the UEFA Champions League this season.

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In his February 18, 2026 Players' Tribune essay 'A Prayer From the Gutter,' Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen recounts growing up in Lagos' Olusosun shantytown after his mother's early death, hustling to survive in a one-room home with his father and six siblings. At 15, he hitchhiked to Nigeria U-17 trials, impressed coaches despite brutal odds, and launched a career that led to the 2015 U-17 World Cup Golden Boot, Napoli's 2023 Scudetto, and now Galatasaray records with 13 European goals. Osimhen honors his late father and urges kids from tough starts: seize your moment, as his story proves you can rise from the gutter to global fame.

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A 15-year-old Victor Osimhen in his lucky green kit scored two goals in 15 minutes—then nearly walked away until a team doctor held up two fingers to save his dream.

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The event last Thursday drew Muslim, Jewish, and Christian students to discuss religious commonalities, but Mady—after praising sharia law's punishments and societal reforms—abruptly condemned Bratman, director of CUNY Hillel, prompting nearly 100 Muslim participants to walk out, leaving about 20 attendees. Moderator Joshua Medina expressed shock and apologized, while Bratman called the incident '100 percent antisemitic.' New York Governor Kathy Hochul condemned it as antisemitism and demanded accountability from CUNY, which launched an investigation amid online backlash and concerns over campus safety and Israel-Gaza tensions.

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At a City College of New York interfaith workshop meant to bridge religious divides, self-proclaimed imam Abdullah Mady suddenly spotted Jewish representative Ilya Bratman and branded him a Zionist responsible for Gaza deaths, urging Muslim students to leave in protest.

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Celtic FC came from 2-0 down at halftime to win 3-2 against Rangers at Ibrox. Julian Araujo scored the decisive goal in the 97th minute.

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A video from February 27 shows Nigerian Afrobeats star Asake, real name Ahmed Ololade, chilling in ultimate luxury on what looks like a Dubai yacht, polka-dot bag nearby and city lights twinkling at dusk. Fans celebrated his 'baddie' posture as a rich man's flex, joking it matches billionaire Tony Elumelu's style and calling it peak 'soft life,' while a few questioned the pose before supporters clapped back. After hits like 'Omo Oba' and a big year, Asake's Dubai downtime—beach hangs, sunsets, Lambo rides—highlights his glow-up in a hustle-driven scene.

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Barefoot on a Dubai yacht deck, Asake crosses one leg over the other, scrolls his phone, and owns the neon-lit skyline behind him. It's the relaxed vibe of someone who's truly arrived.

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The Cambridge-educated reporter, with 1.2 million followers, argued the CIA funded individualist Christian teachings in Africa to fight communist ideas, citing public documents from the agency's library. Supporters highlight his track record on exposés like rejecting a bribe to attack the Dangote refinery, while critics call it conspiratorial overreach and point to past misses he never admits. At 32, Hundeyin has faced lawsuits and threats for bold reporting on corruption and military abuses, fueling Nigeria's tense media debates over foreign influence.

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David Hundeyin dug into declassified CIA files to link Cold War tactics to Africa's prosperity gospel preachers. His thread split followers between fierce defenders and sharp skeptics.

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Abdulganiyu Vinod Obasa, Agege's young Executive Chairman, distributed 3kg free gas refills to 4,000 residents across seven wards on Saturday, responding to prices of ₦950-₦1,500 per kg amid Nigeria's fuel crisis. While crowds turned out eagerly and Obasa highlighted it alongside grants, food subsidies, skills training, and infrastructure fixes, detractors like Theo Abu Agada slammed it as unsustainable handouts unfit for someone with UK degrees. Supporters pointed to drone footage of renovated roads and schools, as the program reflects tensions between immediate relief and long-term solutions in empowered local governments.

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Long lines formed in Agege as residents grabbed free cooking gas refills, a direct hit against soaring prices—but critics called it short-term showmanship.

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Former Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy, acquitted in 2023 of rape and assault charges from six women, has become a key example in online discussions questioning a TikTok video by Mirabel, who alleged a brutal rape in her Ogun State apartment. Neighbors disputed her account, noting no screams, no break-in, and her quick hospital discharge after a claimed suicide attempt, prompting police investigation. Mendy lost his career peak at 28, with his club suspending him, sponsors dropping him, and now at 31 he plays for Polish side Pogon Szczecin after stints in France. The conversation stresses believing victims while demanding proof to protect the innocent, as seen with cases like Mason Greenwood and Karim Benzema.

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Benjamin Mendy went from Manchester City stardom to prison cell, only to be fully cleared of all charges—now his story echoes in doubts over a Nigerian woman's rape claim.

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In The Honest Bunch podcast, Seyi Law defended President Tinubu's record on security, power, and economy against commentator Zekeri Idris's data-driven critiques, sparking outrage when Law downplayed house abductions right after the February 25 incident in Uso, Ondo State. Angry residents blocked a major expressway in protest, while critics like Isaac Fayose and a kidnapper's widow called out Law's tone, noting his own children live abroad. Law later admitted errors on facts like refinery spending, apologized publicly, and argued insecurity predates Tinubu, though 2025 data shows rising kidnappings; the debate also spotlighted Nigeria's repeated national grid failures and resurfaced promises of reliable electricity.

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Comedian Seyi Law brushed off recent kidnappings as nothing new during a podcast clash, but the words hit hard just as six worshippers were abducted from a church in his home state of Ondo.

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During Day 27 of NSPPD's '28 Days of Wonders' on Glory Friday, Pastor Eze's 7 a.m. fire prayers from Streams of Joy International inspired global followers to post photos and screenshots of the scriptural declaration from Psalm 71:7. Participants shared twin baby pics, boardroom poses, and couple moments, all under #NSPPD and #7amFirePrayers, as the YouTube live surpassed 200,000 views. The session's 10 declarations promise signs, wonders, and breakthroughs, building excitement for tomorrow's finale in this thriving online prayer community.

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Pastor Jerry Eze led thousands in a powerful faith cry this morning: 'I AM A WONDER UNTO MANY! What God Cannot Do Does Not Exist!!' Families and professionals shared joyful selfies to join the affirmation.

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