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Six English clubs—Arsenal, Liverpool, Tottenham, Chelsea, Manchester City, and Newcastle United—join giants like Real Madrid, PSG, Barcelona, and Bayern Munich in the hat at 12:00 CET. Seeded powerhouses from Pot 1, including Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester City, will host second legs against unseeded teams like Real Madrid and PSG, with the draw revealing paths all the way to the quarterfinals and semis. First legs kick off March 4-5, building to the Budapest final on May 30, as supporters buzz with hype over potential blockbusters like PSG vs. Barcelona or Newcastle vs. Barca.

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Fans across Europe hold their breath as the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 draw unfolds in Nyon, Switzerland, promising dream matchups and tense rivalries.

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Real Madrid secured a tense 2-1 win over Benfica in the Champions League playoff second leg at Santiago Bernabéu, clinching a 3-1 aggregate victory with Júnior's decisive goal assisted by Federico Valverde. Rafa Silva shocked with an early lead, but Aurélien Tchouaméni equalized quickly to earn man-of-the-match. The match followed racism claims from the first leg, where Júnior accused Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni of a monkey slur—denied by the player amid an ongoing UEFA probe—prompting Madrid fans' anti-racism banner and Tchouaméni's dedication of the win against racism.

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Vinícius Júnior raised his arms in that familiar gorilla pose after his 80th-minute winner, waving toward Benfica's bench as boos rang out from visiting fans.

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Real Madrid's Thibaut Courtois hit out at Jose Mourinho for defending Prestianni and blaming Vinicius' celebration, insisting no excuse justifies racism and affirming he believes Vinicius heard the slur clearly. UEFA banned Prestianni provisionally for tonight's Bernabeu second leg, where Madrid hold a 1-0 lead and aim to advance. Benfica's president backs his player, while teammate Dodi Lukebakio said he'd reject any proven racism, as tensions simmer ahead of the decisive match.

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Vinicius Junior's goal celebration last week turned ugly when Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni allegedly called him a racist slur, halting play for nearly 10 minutes as teammates rallied behind him.

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On the WeAreTheOverlap podcast, Belgium's Martínez described Amorim's 3-4-3 logic: using Fernandes' ball-carrying from deep to build possession securely from the back. The tactic divided fans during Amorim's 14-month stint, which ended January 5, 2026, after poor results like 28 points from 29 games drew heavy criticism for being too predictable. Now, under interim boss Michael Carrick—unbeaten in nine games with wins over Manchester City and Arsenal—United sit fourth and top the form table, prompting some to credit Amorim's foundations while others hail Carrick's pragmatic shifts like moving Fernandes forward.

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Roberto Martínez peeled back the curtain on why Rúben Amorim pushed Bruno Fernandes deeper in midfield, reigniting Manchester United fans' split views on the coach's bold experiment.

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Newcastle United beat Qarabag 3-2 in the second leg for a 9-3 aggregate win, advancing to the Champions League Round of 16 for the first time ever. Sven Botman added a header midway through the half after the early blitz. The result marks a milestone, with six Premier League clubs—Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea, Manchester City, Tottenham, and Newcastle—now in the knockouts, the first time any nation has done so. Newcastle awaits either Barcelona or Chelsea next, with the full draw set for Friday.

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Sandro Tonali struck in the 4th minute, Joelinton followed two minutes later, and St. James' Park erupted as Newcastle sealed their historic run.

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After grinding out a vital 0-0 draw against Santa Clara in the remote Azores, Arouca's players and staff climbed into the stands at Estádio de São Miguel for hugs, claps, and handshakes with their sole supporter. The fan, who traveled the long haul solo, later joined the team in the dressing room for a group photo with his flag. Portuguese commentary called it a great image of football, highlighting the passion that brings fans to every match.

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A single bearded fan in a yellow scarf stood alone in the empty away end, 1,450km from home. The entire FC Arouca team crossed the pitch to embrace him.

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The ceremony marked the completion of a project that began in 1833, stalled by political fights and the Civil War, and finished by the Army Corps of Engineers in 1884 at 555 feet tall—the world's tallest structure until the Eiffel Tower. Arthur proclaimed it dedicated to Washington's memory, drawing 800 attendees despite the weather. Today marks exactly 141 years, with people sharing its resilient backstory, from the aluminum capstone inscribed 'Laus Deo' to its role anchoring the National Mall as a symbol of unity and origins.

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On a frigid February day in 1885, President Chester A. Arthur stood before crowds and dedicated the towering obelisk to George Washington amid cheers and cold winds.

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