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Benfica suspended five members and revoked their season tickets after an internal probe into racist behavior at the February 17 first-leg tie against Real Madrid at Estadio da Luz. The club called the actions incompatible with its values, launching ongoing proceedings that could mean permanent bans, amid context pointing to abuse toward Vinícius Júnior. Real Madrid fans criticized the statement's vagueness on the target, while Benfica supporters praised the decisive response; this follows a match pause over a separate racial slur allegation against Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni, who faces a UEFA ban upheld on appeal.

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Videos showed Benfica fans making monkey gestures at Vinícius Júnior as he celebrated during the tense Champions League playoff. The club acted fast with suspensions, but not without drawing sharp criticism.

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China's defense ministry criticized the U.S. as a 'war addict' with around 800 overseas bases, following U.S.-Israeli airstrikes on February 28 that killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and top officials, plus earlier U.S. strikes capturing Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro on January 3. Wu Qian accused America of sowing chaos from Afghanistan to Libya and undermining global nuclear stability with its large arsenal and first-use policy. While some see this boosting China's image as a builder of trade over bombs, U.S. officials defend the actions as protecting allies from imminent threats, highlighting deepening superpower tensions.

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Senior Colonel Wu Qian stood at the Beijing briefing and called out the U.S. for knowing peace in just 16 of its 240-plus years, amid fresh strikes on Iran and Venezuela.

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The 25-year-old homegrown defender opened up to Mundo Deportivo about his deep roots with FC Barcelona, idolizing Carles Puyol and Javier Mascherano for their sacrifice and smarts on the pitch. After a tough loan at Girona and doubts about leaving last season, a key talk with coach Hansi Flick earned him chances to shine as a versatile defender, strengthening team bonds through honest chats and even spats with teammates like Raphinha. Despite recent losses like the 4-0 Copa del Rey setback to Atlético Madrid, García stays confident in Barça's quality to chase La Liga, Champions League, and a Copa comeback, while eyeing a Spain World Cup pairing with Pau Cubarsí.

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Eric García grew up dreaming of the Camp Nou, family-fueled fandom turning him into a lifelong Culé ready to lead Barcelona's revival.

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California Governor Gavin Newsom posted that every foreign trip, deal, and tariff by President Donald Trump is tied to his personal portfolio, accusing him of crony capitalism at the expense of Americans. Actor James Woods called the claim a complete lie and questioned Newsom about Fire Aid money. The post sparked widespread reactions praising Joe Biden, defending Trump, and criticizing Newsom's governance of California.

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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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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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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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The gavel used by President George Washington in 1793 to lay the cornerstone of the United States Capitol was brought to the House chamber for President Trump's State of the Union Address. The gavel was presented by Potomac Lodge No. 5 in the 1800s and is used ceremonially on special occasions.

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Real Madrid beat Benfica 2-1 in the second leg of their Champions League playoff, winning 3-1 on aggregate thanks to Vinicius Jr's decisive 80th-minute strike after Aurelien Tchouameni equalized and Rafa Silva had leveled for Jose Mourinho's team. The Brazilian winger now leads in Champions League knockout contributions over the last eight seasons with 14 goals and 12 assists, topping Opta's charts and passing Neymar as Brazil's all-time knockout goals leader. Fans celebrated his streak of goal or assist involvement in 19 of 21 UCL knockout legs, while debates compared his big-game record to icons like Messi and Mbappe.

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With the Bernabeu holding its breath in the 80th minute, Vinicius Jr curled in a beauty to sink Benfica and seal Real Madrid's advancement.

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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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Rodrigo, a devoted Benfica fan, called emergency services when his mother had a heart attack while driving with him and his brothers aboard. Benfica invited him as guest of honor to their February 21 match against AVS—announced five days before a racism allegation surfaced in their February 17 Champions League loss to Real Madrid, where Vinícius Júnior accused Gianluca Prestianni of a slur. Players like Ángel Di María greeted the boy warmly, prompting praise for the wholesome gesture alongside criticism labeling it damage control.

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Nine-year-old Rodrigo hugged Benfica stars after saving his mom's life in a crisis, but some saw the club's warm welcome as timed PR amid a racism probe.

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Alianza Lima indefinitely suspended national team stars Carlos Zambrano, Miguel Trauco, and Sergio Peña following allegations of sexual violence at a Montevideo hotel on January 18. The club launched internal proceedings and pledged cooperation with Uruguayan and Argentine authorities, while furious fans stormed the training ground at Estadio Alejandro Villanueva, confronting teammates. The scandal overshadows Saturday's Noche Blanquiazul friendly at 8 p.m. local time, with Inter Miami staying silent as ticket sales continue despite calls from some fans to cancel.

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A 22-year-old woman filed a police complaint against three key Alianza Lima players, forcing the club to act just days before their big anniversary match against Messi's Inter Miami.

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