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Infantino stepped in after the FIFA corruption scandal that ended Sepp Blatter's reign, promising reforms that supporters say delivered: revenues over $7 billion, billions invested in grassroots via FIFA Forward, tech like VAR, and expanded events including the 48-team 2026 World Cup. Confederations from Brazil to Africa thanked him for infrastructure, anti-racism efforts, and youth programs, while critics highlight player union clashes, high ticket prices, and ethics concerns. Re-elected unopposed through 2027, his leadership faces its next test with the massive North American tournament ahead.

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On the exact anniversary of his 2016 election, Gianni Infantino received global praise from football leaders, legends like Totti and Puyol, and even Tom Brady for growing the game.

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Real Madrid beat Benfica 2-1 at home for a 3-1 aggregate win, advancing to the Champions League round of 16. Benfica scored first through Rafa Silva in the 14th minute, but Aurélien Tchouaméni equalized two minutes later with a header, and Vinícius sealed it late. His repeated celebration referenced an alleged monkey slur by Benfica's banned winger Gianluca Prestianni, whom he reportedly targeted—Prestianni admitted the word to teammates but denied racism, while Benfica called the report false. As the round-of-16 draw nears, Courtois and Arbeloa joked about drawing Manchester City again.

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Vinícius Júnior curled home the winner in the 80th minute, then struck his signature pose again—arms out, chest puffed—to ignite the Bernabéu crowd.

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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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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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Score90's February graphic places Real Madrid's Mbappé first with his 23 La Liga goals and UCL scoring lead, Barcelona's 18-year-old Lamine Yamal second on 10 goals and 9 assists, Bayern's Harry Kane third with 28 Bundesliga goals, Arsenal's Rice fourth for anchoring their 61-point Premier League lead, and Manchester City's Haaland fifth despite 22 Premier League strikes. Fans blast Rice's spot as absurd for a defensive midfielder and lament Haaland's drop, while Real supporters question Yamal and others note omissions like Vinícius Júnior. Other lists vary—Goal puts Kane top, bookies favor Mbappé—but the debate highlights how individual stats clash with team success this deep into the 2025-26 season.

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Kylian Mbappé sits atop Score90's latest Ballon d'Or power rankings, but Declan Rice at fourth ahead of Erling Haaland's goal tally has fans firing back hard.

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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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Barcelona fell 2-1 to Girona on Monday, letting Real Madrid take a two-point La Liga lead after 24 games. The 18-year-old Yamal grabbed the first-half penalty from Lewandowski, but it cannoned off the post—sparking talk of teammate Raphinha's perfect record of 15 from 15 since joining Rennes. Raphinha terrorized defenders all match and reportedly encouraged Yamal to build confidence, yet some fans questioned the choice amid Barcelona's loose penalty duties. Raphinha vented post-match about uneven rules in the tight title race.

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Lamine Yamal's penalty struck the post in stoppage time, costing Barcelona a key win at Girona. Fans pointed straight to Raphinha's flawless spot-kick streak since 2019.

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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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NATO's Steadfast Dart 2026, the alliance's biggest exercise this year, brings 10,000 troops from 11 nations to Central Europe through mid-February, testing rapid deployment and teamwork. Turkey sent about 650 soldiers with 149 armored vehicles from its 66th Mechanized Infantry Brigade, arriving by the amphibious ship TCG Anadolu—a first for ground forces reaching Northern Europe by sea—plus airlifted support. NATO praised the smooth arrivals in harsh weather, while observers highlighted Turkey's rare self-reliant logistics as proof of its military strength and key alliance role.

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Turkish troops and vehicles rolled off the dock in snowy Emden, Germany, ready to join thousands of NATO allies in a massive show of unity and speed.

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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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The one-minute trailer features Pitt reprising his role from Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, directed by David Fincher from Quentin Tarantino's script, with quick cuts of Booth in Hawaiian shirts, dive bars, and a demolition derby set to a funky Peter Gunn cover. Elizabeth Debicki joins as an ally digging into his past, alongside Carla Gugino, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, and others, after filming wrapped in California this January on a $200 million budget. Fans praised the Fincher-Tarantino team-up and visuals, though some noted the trailer's desaturated look differs from the original film's sunny palette, building strong anticipation for its 2026 release.

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During Super Bowl LX, Netflix dropped a gritty teaser for Cliff Booth's solo adventure, showing Brad Pitt's stuntman turned Hollywood fixer prowling 1970s Tinseltown.

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The 21-year-old defender was stretchered off during Wednesday's Champions League win over Benfica, fitted with a neck brace and taken for scans after a hard fall in the 77th minute. Tests Thursday showed no fractures or serious damage—he's sore but resting at home and posted on Instagram thanking fans for support, calling it just a scare. Real Madrid advanced 3-1 on aggregate with a Vinícius Júnior winner, and Asencio remains in contention for Monday's La Liga game against Getafe. Fans chuckled at 'positive' test reports, joking about everything from HIV to pregnancy before grasping the good news.

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Raúl Asencio crumpled after clashing heads with teammate Camavinga, leaving coach Ancelotti and medics rushing to his side amid stunned silence at the Bernabéu.

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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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Through his CR7 Sports Investments, Ronaldo joined a Saudi-led consortium to invest in the Segunda División team, currently third with 48 points after 27 matches and chasing promotion to La Liga. He praised Almería's strong foundations and growth potential, while consortium leader Mohamed Al Khereiji called him the greatest player in history who knows Spanish football well. It's a nod to his Real Madrid days, where he scored seven goals in seven games against them, and fans are buzzing with Real Madrid irony and promotion pledges. Sergio Arribas, Almería's ex-Real Madrid youth star, now shares an owner with his idol.

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Cristiano Ronaldo, the Portuguese superstar, just stepped into club ownership by grabbing a 25% stake in Spanish side UD Almería—a longtime ambition to give back to football off the pitch.

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