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Benfica edged Alverca 2-1 in Primeira Liga matchday 21, with Andreas Schjelderup opening the scoring, Lucas Figueiredo equalizing before halftime, and Vangelis Pavlidis' goal ruled out by VAR for handball before Cabral's 86th-minute header sealed it. The club posted a video compilation on X highlighting box challenges on Rafa Silva, Schjelderup, and Leandro Barreiro, insisting all three were penalties. Fans split on the calls—Benfica supporters called them clear while neutrals and analysts argued most were not, with only Barreiro's possibly debatable. The win keeps Benfica third in a tight title race behind FC Porto and Sporting CP.

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Teenager Anísio Cabral nodded home the winner with his first touch off the bench, sending 49,311 fans at Estádio da Luz into wild celebration—yet Benfica's leaders fumed over three missed penalties.

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The world No. 2 Italian entered the BNP Paribas Open doubles draw with American No. 67 Opelka, reuniting five years after their 2021 Atlanta title win. Their partnership comes as a surprise to many who hoped for a "Dinner Doubles" matchup with Britain's Jack Draper, following the duo's fun quarters run in Montreal last summer and their playful off-court moments. Indian Wells draws top singles players for casual doubles fun amid packed crowds, and this pairing has sparked memes questioning Sinner's Opelka affinity while others eye a potential show-stealer.

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Jannik Sinner, fresh from his hard-court triumphs, picks up his old doubles racket to pair with big-serving Reilly Opelka at Indian Wells. Fans who dreamed of seeing him team with Jack Draper are left wistful.

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Social media users debated whether Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana's challenge on Brighton forward Joao Pedro in a Premier League match warranted a red card or penalty. They criticized VAR for not reviewing the incident and highlighted perceived inconsistencies with other incidents, such as Cristian Romero's red card on the same day.

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Ruben Guzman, 31, a math teacher and assistant principal at Sunrise Middle School for six years, was arrested on February 3, 2026, after online chats where he acknowledged the boy's age, suggested sexual acts, and offered money. Officers from the San Jose Police Covert Response Unit apprehended him during a multi-agency sting ahead of Super Bowl 60, which nabbed 11 men total before any real harm occurred. Guzman, once a finalist for California Teacher of the Year and recipient of a 49ers educator award, had no prior issues; the school has barred him from campus and is aiding investigators while offering family support.

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A trusted assistant principal drove to meet who he thought was a 13-year-old boy, only to find undercover officers waiting.

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Juventus took an early own-goal lead through Andrea Cambiaso, who quickly equalized at 1-1, but Pierre Kalulu's second yellow just before halftime left them with 10 men after a challenge on Alessandro Bastoni that fans called a dive. Inter went ahead with a header, Locatelli leveled spectacularly in the 89th minute, only for Piotr Zielinski to fire home the winner in the 91st. The victory stretches Inter's Serie A lead to nine points, dropping Juventus to fifth and fueling red card outrage.

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San Siro erupted on Valentine's Day as Inter Milan clinched a 3-2 win over Juventus in a match full of goals, a controversial red card, and stoppage-time drama.

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Real Madrid climbed to the top of La Liga with a 4-1 win over Real Sociedad on Saturday, powered by Trent Alexander-Arnold's standout performance on his first start since joining from Liverpool last summer. The Englishman notched an assist for Gonzalo García's early goal, two key passes, eight long balls at 85% accuracy, and shifted 47% of Madrid's wide attacks to the right flank. Academy director Álvaro Arbeloa praised his intelligence and game IQ, while fans celebrated his vision as the key to balancing the attack in a tight title race now two points clear of Barcelona.

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Trent Alexander-Arnold waited two months for his first start, then sliced open Real Sociedad's defense with a perfect lofted pass for the opener just five minutes in.

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RC Strasbourg drew 2-2 with Olympique de Marseille in a Ligue 1 match at Stade Vélodrome, the first for Marseille following Roberto De Zerbi's departure. Strasbourg's Valentín Barco delivered a standout midfield performance. Marseille fans protested by leaving stands empty and displaying banners criticizing club management.

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ESPN reports indicate Portugal plans to offer Jose Mourinho the national team role after Roberto Martinez's deal expires following the 2026 World Cup in the US, Canada, and Mexico. The 63-year-old, currently at Benfica on a two-year contract since last September, would enter international management for the first time, potentially reuniting with Ronaldo whom he coached at Real Madrid. Benfica has Ruben Amorim, the 40-year-old ex-Sporting CP and Manchester United manager, ready as a replacement. Fans are buzzing about Mourinho's possible 'last dance' with Portugal's stars, though no official confirmation exists yet.

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Imagine Jose Mourinho finally leading Portugal, his home nation, alongside Cristiano Ronaldo in a World Cup push. ESPN sources say the offer could come once Roberto Martinez's contract ends post-2026.

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Cesc Fàbregas's Como knocked out Serie A champions Napoli 7-6 on penalties after a 1-1 extra-time thriller at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, reaching the Coppa Italia semifinals for the first time in 40 years. Martin Baturina scored from the spot for Como, matched by Napoli's young Antonio Vergara, before Como held firm—Romelu Lukaku blazed over and Butez saved Stanislav Lobotka's kick. Fàbregas, Como's coach since July 2024, has the club flying high at sixth in Serie A after promotion from Serie B, now facing Inter Milan in the semis.

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Como's keeper Jean Butez plunged low to deny Napoli's decider, igniting wild cheers from the traveling fans as underdogs triumphed in penalty agony.

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João Pedro chipped in the opener after Enzo Fernández's through ball, and Cole Palmer converted a penalty to make it 2-0. Manager Maresca brought on Pedro Neto in the 64th minute, but three minutes later Moisés Caicedo conceded a penalty, and Josh Acheampong's sloppy pass led to Leeds' equalizer at 2-2. Fans vented fury online at Neto's timing, calling him a 'cancer' despite other errors like Caicedo's foul, while Chelsea sit fourth after the frustrating slip against relegation-threatened Leeds.

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Chelsea were cruising 2-0 at home against struggling Leeds, until a sub changed everything—and left Stamford Bridge stunned.

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Both clubs sacked their managers in early January—Chelsea axed Enzo Maresca on New Year's Day, and United parted with Amorim on January 5—leading to fresh starts. Rosenior, hired from Strasbourg until 2032, has Chelsea on a four-win Premier League streak, including Cole Palmer's hat-trick in a 3-1 win over Wolves, placing them fifth and unbeaten under him. United's interim boss Michael Carrick has also delivered four straight league wins in 2026, like beating Manchester City and Tottenham 2-0, sitting fourth, but fans face banter for crediting Amorim's 'foundations' amid his role in winger Antony's struggles before the player's loan revival at Real Betis.

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Chelsea supporters have ditched the past and embraced new manager Liam Rosenior with memes and cheers, while Manchester United fans still defend sacked boss Ruben Amorim amid rival jabs.

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