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Rodrigo dialed emergency services last month when his mother had a heart episode while driving; his calm explanation of her pacemaker condition guided paramedics to save her. Benfica invited him for a stadium tour on February 12 and fulfilled their promise with a matchday entrance ahead of the 3-0 win over AVS, complete with player meet-and-greets and signed jerseys. Some rivals called it PR after a racism dispute with Real Madrid, but the club had planned it beforehand to honor his local heroism.

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Nine-year-old Rodrigo, a die-hard Benfica fan, walked onto the pitch with the team's stars, his face lit up with pure joy after his heroic call saved his mom's life.

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On March 8, 2005, in the Champions League round-of-16 second leg, Barcelona lost 4-2 to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, with Chelsea advancing 5-4 on aggregate after a 2-1 first-leg defeat. Ronaldinho's jaw-dropping dead-ball strike from 35 yards silenced the home crowd, following his earlier penalty goal, though Chelsea responded with strikes from Eidur Gudjohnsen, Frank Lampard, Damien Duff, and John Terry. Fans who saw it live called it magical, with one behind the goal naming it the best ever witnessed, while others marveled at the technique and shared playground memories of kids trying to copy it. The clip revives nostalgia for Ronaldinho's flair, even as some gripe about modern football lacking that pure showmanship.

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Ronaldinho grinned with his trademark braids, then curled a 35-yard free-kick over the wall and past Petr Cech into the top corner at Stamford Bridge.

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Multiple reports indicate Roberto De Zerbi has moved to second favourite behind Michael Carrick for the Manchester United manager job. De Zerbi has admirers at Old Trafford despite his recent exit from Marseille and remains on their shortlist for the permanent role. He is also the favourite for the Tottenham Hotspur position, with his decision there potentially impacting Manchester United's plans.

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AS Monaco stunned PSG by racing to a 2-0 lead through Folarin Balogun's brace in 18 minutes, but a red card to Wout Faes and Doué's introduction flipped the script. The young sub scored twice, including the winner at 67 minutes, as Achraf Hakimi equalized before halftime to secure a 3-2 victory in the first leg at Stade Louis II. Doué earned Man of the Match honors, giving PSG a vital away advantage despite Ousmane Dembélé's worrying injury exit.

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Down 2-0 early with a missed penalty and Dembélé injured, PSG looked doomed—until 19-year-old Désiré Doué stepped up and changed everything.

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Marseille have agreed in principle with 48-year-old Habib Beye to become their new head coach, just days after Roberto De Zerbi's mutual departure following a 5-0 loss to PSG. Beye, sacked by Rennes last week after a poor run including a 3-0 Coupe de France defeat to Marseille, skippered OM from 2003 to 2007 during a successful era and brings coaching experience from Le Havre, Red Star, and Rennes. The timing positions him for a potential debut in Friday's Ligue 1 match against Brest, with supporters excited about his passionate homecoming to lift the mid-table side.

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Habib Beye, who lifted trophies as Marseille's captain two decades ago, could soon return to the dugout. Fans are already pulling out their vintage jerseys to welcome him home.

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AS Monaco stunned PSG by racing to a 2-0 lead through Folarin Balogun's brace in 18 minutes, but a red card to Wout Faes and Doué's introduction flipped the script. The young sub scored twice, including the winner at 67 minutes, as Achraf Hakimi equalized before halftime to secure a 3-2 victory in the first leg at Stade Louis II. Doué earned Man of the Match honors, giving PSG a vital away advantage despite Ousmane Dembélé's worrying injury exit.

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Down 2-0 early with a missed penalty and Dembélé injured, PSG looked doomed—until 19-year-old Désiré Doué stepped up and changed everything.

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The Benfica manager will speak only to the club's BTV outlet ahead of Saturday's Portuguese league game against Santa Clara, just like he did before last weekend's win over Alverca. The decision drew online criticism from Real Madrid fans calling him a 'coward,' amid fallout from Tuesday's 1-0 defeat where Vinicius Junior scored and alleged racist abuse from Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni. Mourinho, sent off for protesting the referee, questioned Vinicius's celebration style post-match, while Benfica stays top of the Primeira Liga unbeaten and eyes a comeback in the second leg on February 25.

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Jose Mourinho, fresh off a heated Champions League loss to Real Madrid, is sticking to his routine by skipping Benfica's pre-match press conference.

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Manchester City beat Newcastle United 2-1 at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday, with teenager Nico O'Reilly scoring a brace in the 14th minute and just before halftime from Haaland's cross. Newcastle pulled one back late, but City held on, cutting Arsenal's lead at the top of the Premier League to two points with a game in hand. Haaland shone without scoring, dominating duels and linking play, earning praise from Jamie Carragher as a level above Sergio Aguero. Fans relished the tension, with City supporters hailing it as a champions' performance in the tight title race.

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Nico O'Reilly, the young star, lit up the Etihad with two first-half goals, while Erling Haaland collapsed in exhaustion at full time, relief washing over him after a gritty battle.

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The Magpies jetted into Azerbaijan today, modeling their new adidas Originals collection ahead of the first-leg play-off against Qarabag FK at Tofiq Bahramov Stadium (17:45 UTC kickoff). Manager Eddie Howe promised his strongest XI, with Joelinton back from injury as a key boost, though Emil Krafth is out for the season after knee surgery. Fans filled Baku streets with flags, one even joking about a £1.08 taxi ride from hotel to bar, as the squad hit the training pitch under lights to prep for Qarabag's tough home challenge.

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Newcastle's players stepped off the plane in sleek navy tracksuits, flashing smiles as they touched down in Baku for tomorrow's big Champions League knockout test.

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Team Canada earned 21 medals for an eighth-place finish—the lowest total since 2002 and worst ranking since 1992—with three-quarters of medallists over 30, signaling a weak youth pipeline. Officials highlighted stagnant federal funding since 2005, now eroded by inflation, leaving athletes in $25,000 average debt and without key facilities like Calgary's demolished sliding centre. They seek a $144 million annual boost for national sports and grassroots programs, amid online debate over priorities versus everyday costs, as the 2030 Games approach.

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In a candid press conference after the Milano Cortina Games, COC officials declared their high-performance system in decline, urging the government for urgent funding to halt the slide.

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