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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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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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Norway's FK Bodø/Glimt made history Tuesday, advancing to the Champions League last 16 for the first time with a 5-2 aggregate upset over defending finalists Inter Milan. The team from tiny Bodø, population 55,000 north of the Polar Circle, already stunned Manchester City 3-1 at home and Atlético Madrid 2-1 away in earlier play-offs. Key performers included Sondre Brunstad Fet and Jens Petter Hauge in the 3-1 first-leg rout, with mental coach Bjørn Mannsverk—a former fighter pilot—crediting composure lessons for their poise under pressure. The round-of-16 draw comes Friday, pitting these fearless dark horses against Europe's elite.

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Håkon Evjen unleashed a 72nd-minute rocket at the San Siro, sealing Bodø/Glimt's 2-1 win over Inter and wild celebrations for the Arctic underdogs.

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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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During Bahrain pre-season testing, four-time champion Max Verstappen criticized the 2026 regulations for demanding too much energy management, making races less fun and preventing flat-out driving. Lando Norris, the 2025 title winner with McLaren, shot back that drivers like Verstappen, who earn huge paychecks, shouldn't complain and can quit if they want. George Russell agreed, while one unnamed driver confided to a podcast that Verstappen voiced widespread frustrations many keep quiet to avoid clashing with F1's push for the new rules. Early tests also highlighted turbo lag and start issues, with teams calling for fixes ahead of the new era.

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Max Verstappen climbed out of Red Bull's new 2026 car after three days of testing and didn't hold back: the heavily revised machines feel more like 'Formula E on steroids' than proper F1 racing.

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Indiana men's basketball named longtime Pacers executive Ryan Carr as its new Executive Director of Basketball, reporting to coach Darian DeVries. A 1996 IU graduate, Carr began as an undergrad manager for Knight, then rose through Pacers ranks to Senior Vice President of Player Personnel, scouting hits like Paul George and Myles Turner while helping craft the 2024-25 Eastern Conference champions. The hire brings proven scouting, draft expertise, and deep Indiana roots to tackle roster building, transfers, and NIL in the modern college game. Insiders like ESPN's Pete Thamel and former coach Tom Crean praised Carr's evaluation skills and character.

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Ryan Carr, who started as a student manager under Bob Knight, returns to his alma mater after 23 years building NBA contenders with the Pacers.

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Sundowns, second with 35 points from 16 games, need a win over fifth-placed AmaZulu (30 points from 17) to leapfrog leaders Pirates and tighten their title hold. The Brazilians fielded stars like captain Ronwen Williams, Teboho Mokoena, and young Siyabonga Ntsabeleng up front, while AmaZulu set up in a 3-4-3 at home. Twenty minutes in, it's 0-0 after even early exchanges, with Sundowns unbeaten in seven straight against Usuthu including five clean-sheet wins.

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Under the lights at Moses Mabhida Stadium, Mamelodi Sundowns lined up like a Bafana Bafana dream team, ready to snatch the top spot from Orlando Pirates.

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The 19-year-old duo—Dickinson repping Canada and Misa cheering the U.S., both from Ontario—starts with player matchups and stats before chaos ensues, like Dickinson leaning in too close with his stick mic. Posted early Sunday ahead of the Milano Cortina 2026 gold medal clash at 8:10 a.m. ET, the Sharks called it the only preview fans need, sparking calls for more episodes from delighted viewers. Fans love their chemistry, dubbing them 'Samisa' and joking they'll rival the team's broadcasters one day.

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Two young Sharks stars, Sam Dickinson and Michael Misa, grab hockey sticks as mics and break down the Olympic gold medal game with hilarious banter across a Canada vs. USA table.

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During a recent Variety and CNN town hall at the University of Texas at Austin, Chalamet shared the story from the 2014 sci-fi epic where he played teenage Tom Cooper to McConaughey's astronaut dad. McConaughey owned up with a Texas twist: 'In Texas, it's a coming of age, baby.' Now Chalamet sees it as a rite of passage on his favorite project, praising McConaughey's standout performance amid the film's prestige cast and $700 million success.

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Timothée Chalamet stepped into his trailer bathroom on his last day filming Interstellar, only to face a huge turd left by Matthew McConaughey. He felt disrespected at first, marching to director Christopher Nolan—who grinned and pointed right at his co-star.

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The Scottish singer will headline back-to-back nights on July 11 and 12, 2026, at London's Hyde Park—Saturday's already sold out, but Sunday tickets remain via AXS and Ticketmaster. Conan Gray and Jacob Alon, the BRITs 2026 Critics' Choice winner, will also open for him at the new Roundhay Festival in Leeds on July 4. Capaldi replied warmly to fans online, calling the guests 'absolutely unreal' and sharing his fandom, while more acts are still to come for both events.

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Lewis Capaldi is gearing up for his biggest UK festival shows yet, with Conan Gray and Jacob Alon joining him at BST Hyde Park.

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