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The screenshot around the 67th minute, with the score at 6-2, showed Koundé looking effortlessly cool in sunglasses and a leather jacket despite his hamstring injury, while Balde, also sidelined by a hamstring issue from two weeks prior, appeared focused on his nose. Fans loved Koundé's fashion and roasted Balde's mishap, with memes flooding in about his lost starting spot to loanee João Cancelo. Both players, hurt in the Copa del Rey semifinal against Atlético Madrid, face about a month out as Barça advances to the Champions League quarterfinals.

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While Barcelona demolished Newcastle 7-2, injured defenders Jules Koundé and Alejandro Balde turned heads from the bench—Koundé in shades and leather, Balde caught picking his nose.

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The 31-year-old Portuguese fullback rejoined Barcelona on loan from Al-Hilal in January and has filled critical gaps at left-back, right-back, and even wing amid injuries to Alejandro Balde and Jules Koundé. He scored in the 60th minute during Sunday's 5-2 La Liga win over Sevilla, helping restore Barcelona's four-point lead over Real Madrid after Raphinha's hat-trick and Dani Olmo's goal. Fans praise his attacking flair, comparing him to prime Dani Alves, while reports suggest he's pushing for a permanent deal, willing to cut wages to stay.

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João Cancelo celebrated his first goal back at Barcelona by cupping his ears to the roaring Camp Nou crowd—a gesture that echoed his deep bond with the fans.

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El Mencho, the 59-year-old leader of Mexico's powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel, died February 22 from gunshot wounds during a military raid in Tapalpa, Jalisco. His funeral Monday at Recinto de la Paz cemetery in Zapopan featured massive floral displays, including rooster-shaped wreaths tied to his cockfighting interest, and narcocorridos played by a banda, all under tight protection from 80 soldiers, National Guard, and police. The event followed his wake and drew criticism for lack of arrests among attendees, plus an assault on a photographer inside the cemetery, as his death has already sparked over 70 killings and unrest across 20 states.

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A gleaming golden coffin carried Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho, through Guadalajara streets lined with masked mourners and soldiers.

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X users discuss and debate rankings of the best midfielders based on viral graphics comparing statistics like assists and goals. Players such as Vitinha, Pedri Gonzalez, Fermin Lopez, and others like Gbegiri are highlighted or notably absent in these images. Conversations reference Manchester United and Barcelona players amid humorous critiques of performances.

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Grenell, a key Trump adviser, posted Tuesday that recent hesitance from NATO partners like Spain and the UK during U.S.-Israel airstrikes on Iran proves the U.S. must secure Greenland quickly. The island offers critical North Atlantic defenses, missile tracking at Pituffik Space Base, and rare earth minerals key to weapons and tech. Trump responded by ordering a trade cutoff with Spain over its base denial and low defense spending, while supporters nod to his 2019 purchase idea once ridiculed but now tied to alliance strains.

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With NATO allies pulling back from U.S. strikes on Iran, Richard Grenell pointed straight to Greenland as the fix for America's security needs.

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Arsenal secured a gritty 1-0 win at the Amex Stadium on Thursday night, stretching their Premier League lead to seven points over Manchester City with just eight games left. Saka's eighth-minute goal—on his 300th Gunners appearance—held up thanks to defensive steel from Gabriel and David Raya's clean sheet on his 100th league outing. Fans raved about Havertz's 30-minute cameo after replacing struggling £55 million signing Viktor Gyokeres, noting sharper possession and line-breaking runs, though some defended Gyokeres' work rate amid Brighton's 60% possession and 11 shots.

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Bukayo Saka's early deflected strike set the tone, but the real buzz came when Kai Havertz stepped on and transformed Arsenal's attack against a pressing Brighton side.

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The No. 2 seed Akron Zips rallied from a 10-point deficit to edge Toledo 79-76 in the MAC Tournament championship Saturday night in Cleveland, securing their third straight title and an automatic NCAA Tournament berth—the first three-peat in conference history. Scott's game-winning three off the bench highlighted a balanced effort, with MVP Tavari Johnson scoring 15 points and Amani Lyles and Bowen Hardman adding 12 each. Under coach John Groce, Akron has dominated with a 43-2 record in their last 45 conference games and now enters the Big Dance as a projected 12-seed with strong rebounding and experience.

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With six seconds left and the crowd roaring, Shammah Scott stepped back from 25 feet and drained nothing but net, sending the Akron Zips into a court-storming frenzy.

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Randal Kolo Muani scored in the 30th minute off a Mathys Tel assist, then Xavi Simons made it 2-0 in the 52nd from an Archie Gray pass. Atlético pulled two back through Julián Álvarez and Dávid Hancko, but Simons' 90th-minute penalty secured the victory—yet a 5-7 aggregate loss after the 5-2 first-leg defeat sent them out. Under interim boss Igor Tudor, the display of desire and togetherness lifted spirits amid a Premier League relegation fight, with fans shifting from dread to hope ahead of Sunday's clash against Nottingham Forest.

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Tottenham roared back with a fierce 3-2 home win over Atlético Madrid, their fans roaring as Xavi Simons nailed a late penalty. It wasn't enough to overturn the deficit, but the energy felt like a turning point.

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Randal Kolo Muani headed Spurs ahead early from Mathys Tel's perfect cross, Xavi Simons added a strike and a late penalty to make it tense at 2-2 on the night, but Julian Alvarez and David Hancko's goals sent Atletico through 7-5 on aggregate. Manager Igor Tudor started Radu Dragusin over Kevin Danso, sparking fan confusion and memes about the defender's form. Young loanee Tel shone brightest for Tottenham, dominating Atletico's defense despite the exit.

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Tottenham pushed hard at home, clawing back from a 5-2 deficit, but Atletico's clinical counters crushed their dreams in a 3-2 loss.

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