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Atlético Madrid sealed a 7-4 aggregate win over Club Brugge with a dominant 4-1 second-leg victory, thanks to Sørloth's goals in the 23rd, 76th, and 87th minutes plus Johnny Cardoso's long-range strike. New signing Ademola Lookman, on after 70 minutes, assisted Sørloth's second goal and drew praise from coach Diego Simeone, who said he should have started. The €35 million January arrival from Atalanta has four goals and three assists in seven games, earning him 'new hero' status. Atlético now await Liverpool or Tottenham in the round of 16.

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Alexander Sørloth's hat-trick lit up the Wanda Metropolitano as Atlético Madrid turned a tense tie into a rout. Sub Ademola Lookman stole hearts with his instant magic off the bench.

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Barcelona held talks this week between sporting director Deco and Rashford's agent to turn the 28-year-old's loan from Manchester United into a permanent €30 million deal. Rashford, who leads Champions League scoring with five goals and three assists in eight games, impresses with his high pressing and work rate, earning full backing from coach Hansi Flick amid Raphinha's injury. Personal terms are agreed until 2030, but United insists on the full fee; Barcelona sees it as the smartest wing option, despite some election critics favoring youth.

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Marcus Rashford has found his spark in Barcelona, scoring 10 goals and adding 10 assists in 34 games. Now, after a key meeting, the club wants to lock him in for good.

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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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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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Some Black users expressed discomfort with Black people rooting for Argentina in the World Cup due to Lionel Messi's influence despite Argentina's history of racism. Defenders highlighted hypocrisy in supporting nations like Portugal, France, and England with their own problematic pasts. The discussion escalated into Messi vs. Ronaldo debates and dismissals of racism claims as excuses for hating Messi.

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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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Ronaldo scored twice in Al Nassr's 4-0 win over Al Hazem, with Kingsley Coman and Angelo Gabriel also finding the net to reclaim first place ahead of Al Hilal. The brace marked his 500th career goal post-30, spanning Real Madrid, Juventus, Manchester United, Portugal, and Al Nassr, pushing his total to 964. Post-match, he affirmed his commitment to Saudi Arabia, saying he belongs there and wants to continue, silencing doubters after a tough stretch.

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At 41, Cristiano Ronaldo celebrated his 500th goal since turning 30 with a triumphant pose in a gold-trimmed Saudi bisht amid roaring fans.

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Barcelona held talks this week between sporting director Deco and Rashford's agent to turn the 28-year-old's loan from Manchester United into a permanent €30 million deal. Rashford, who leads Champions League scoring with five goals and three assists in eight games, impresses with his high pressing and work rate, earning full backing from coach Hansi Flick amid Raphinha's injury. Personal terms are agreed until 2030, but United insists on the full fee; Barcelona sees it as the smartest wing option, despite some election critics favoring youth.

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With Ramadan starting February 17, Yamal is the only Barcelona player fasting amid three straight La Liga games at 4pm local time, including tomorrow's home clash against Levante UD at Spotify Camp Nou. Fasting runs from around 6am to 6:30pm in Barcelona, challenging him in the afternoon heat, but coach Hansi Flick has a plan with tailored nighttime nutrition and rest protocols. Fans debate the TV-driven schedule, while rivals point to Karim Benzema's past hat-tricks while fasting; the club draws on experience supporting Muslim players.

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Lamine Yamal, Barcelona's dazzling 18-year-old winger, steps onto the pitch tomorrow fasting for Ramadan—no food or water until sunset after a 4:15pm kickoff.

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The German coach, who joined last summer, has Barça leading La Liga with 58 points from 23 matches, three points ahead of Real Madrid after scoring 63 goals and conceding just 23. Flick embraces Cruyff's total football philosophy of possession and youth development, earning praise as the first foreign manager to connect so deeply with the club since the legend. Fans rank him alongside Cruyff and Pep Guardiola, while rivals like Bayern's Vincent Kompany tip Barça as their top Champions League threat ahead of a potential knockout clash.

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After training, Hansi Flick looked skyward in spirit, vowing to make Johan Cruyff proud of FC Barcelona's resurgence under his watch.

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Real Madrid coach Álvaro Arbeloa, who took over on January 12, faced early pushback from veterans Dani Carvajal and David Alaba over limited playing time despite recent fitness returns. Carvajal, back from knee surgery, has played just 27 minutes since January and aired his concerns directly with Arbeloa, who stressed caution to avoid risks. Alaba, limited to 69 La Liga minutes this season amid injury woes, also confronted the coach in animated post-match talks. Amid four straight La Liga wins, the squad dined together Tuesday night, signaling unity as they chase Barcelona.

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Captain Dani Carvajal sat sidelined at Mestalla, his frustration boiling over toward the fitness coach—until a key chat smoothed things out.

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Manchester United secured a gritty 1-0 win at Everton's Hill Dickinson Stadium, with substitute Benjamin Sesko scoring the decisive goal in the 71st minute. Right-back Diogo Dalot stole the show, earning high ratings for his interceptions, clearances, and dangerous deliveries in Michael Carrick's 4-2-3-1 setup—his fifth win in six as interim boss after Ruben Amorim's sacking. The victory lifted United back into the top four, keeping their Champions League hopes alive, while fans hailed Dalot's 'redemption arc' despite some pundit skepticism.

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Diogo Dalot charged down the right flank all night, his crosses slicing through Everton's defense like a man reborn. Fans who once criticized him now can't stop praising the turnaround.

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Barcelona's Pedri shines with 91% pass accuracy and over 1,100 completions in La Liga this season, leading in final-third passes and progressive carries. Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes counters with 12 Premier League assists in 21 games, praised for risky long-range passes and creativity. The discussion splits on style—Pedri's composed control versus Bruno's game-changing chaos—with both players driving their teams forward.

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A simple claim about Pedri's passing skills over Bruno Fernandes has fans sharing highlight reels and stats in a lively midfield battle.

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The Washington Democrat secured a provision in the 2026 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Act directing NOAA to find cheaper ways to remove predatory sea lions, like direct-kill methods, that eat up to 40 percent of peak Chinook at Bonneville Dam. She also won over $1 million for Washington's removal program after meeting with fishermen and hearing from tribes like the Yakama Nation, who see salmon as cultural cornerstones. Critics highlighted dams, habitat loss, and warming waters as bigger salmon threats, sharing videos of playful sea lion pups and questioning the focus on predators amid slow progress on broader fixes.

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Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez called sea lions 'Corolla-sized vermin' while celebrating a new law to speed up their removal from the Columbia River. The post touched off sharp divides over saving endangered salmon.

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José Pablo López, RTVE's president, urged the EBU during a parliamentary hearing to debate barring countries involved in wars from the contest, framing it as a way to protect Eurovision's spirit. This follows Spain's 2025 withdrawal from the 2026 event over Israel's participation, which RTVE saw as politicizing the show. Fans reacted with backlash, calling the proposal a vague loophole that could target Israel or Ukraine and risk excluding any nation amid global tensions, while Spanish supporters distanced themselves from the idea.

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On the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Spain's RTVE president called for excluding nations in conflict from Eurovision—prompting fans to question the timing and vagueness.

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Cucurella's suspected hamstring injury, with MRI results due Thursday, could rule him out of the March 27 Finalissima rematch against Argentina in Doha. Real Madrid's 22-year-old Álvaro Carreras leads replacement lists after strong La Liga form, with nearly 2,000 minutes played and top stats in progressive passing. Fans debate coach Luis de la Fuente's choices, pitting Carreras against Barcelona's Alejandro Balde—who excels in carries and duels but lags in assists—and others like Bayer Leverkusen's Alejandro Grimaldo, as Spain eyes World Cup depth.

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Marc Cucurella limped off at halftime in Chelsea's draw with Leeds, raising alarms for Spain's coach ahead of a blockbuster clash with Argentina.

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Manchester United dismissed head coach Ruben Amorim, appointing Michael Carrick as interim manager. Carrick has led the team to 5 wins and 1 draw in 6 Premier League games, scoring 12 goals and conceding 6. This unbeaten run has positioned Manchester United 3 points off third place and 10 points behind Arsenal with a game in hand.

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National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula barred ODM lawmaker Anthony Kibagendi from parliamentary activities after his Citizen TV interview accusing Parliament of being auctioned to the executive and criticizing protest handling. Wetang'ula expressed shock during a heated session, ruling Kibagendi out until he submits a proper apology. Opposition figures like Edwin Sifuna and Babu Owino condemned the move as shrinking democratic space, while supporters argued it protected the institution's dignity amid rising political tensions.

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Anthony Kibagendi called Parliament an 'appendage of State House' on live TV. Moments later, Speaker Wetang'ula suspended him indefinitely from the House.

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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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Barrow AFC fired head coach Paul Gallagher less than 24 hours after losing 2-1 at Shrewsbury Town, their sixth straight defeat that dropped them to 22nd in League Two, just three points from safety. Shrewsbury's Anthony Scully and Luca Hoole scored early in the second half for a vital win that lifted them to 21st, five points clear, while Barrow fans called the performance embarrassing. New boss Dino Maamria, who has turned around clubs like Stevenage and Burton Albion, starts immediately as Barrow face more relegation rivals.

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Paul Gallagher's short stint at Barrow ended abruptly after a gut-wrenching 2-1 defeat, with Dino Maamria stepping in to rescue their survival bid.

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Social media users argue over the shooting abilities of FC Barcelona midfielder Fermín López compared to Real Madrid's Federico Valverde, with many praising Valverde's exceptional shot power and others claiming López's superior accuracy. Discussions highlight López's recent powerful goals and edited videos exaggerating shot speed. The debate splits along fan lines, emphasizing consistency, long-distance strikes, and goal-scoring impact.

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The Uruguayan striker opened the scoring in the 19th minute off a Rúben Neves pass and nodded home the winner late, capping Al-Hilal's perfect group stage with seven wins and one draw in the AFC Champions League Elite. Days after being dropped from the Saudi Pro League squad to make room for Karim Benzema due to foreign player limits, Núñez's brace in the cup competition drew praise from Liverpool fans calling it 'peak aura' and 'iconic.' Al-Hilal advances unbeaten to the Round of 16, with Núñez proving his value on the pitch.

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Darwin Núñez silenced doubters with two goals in Al-Hilal's 2-1 win over Al-Wahda, then turned and stared straight at the club owner's stand.

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Ronaldo scored twice in Al Nassr's 4-0 win over Al Hazem, with Kingsley Coman and Angelo Gabriel also finding the net to reclaim first place ahead of Al Hilal. The brace marked his 500th career goal post-30, spanning Real Madrid, Juventus, Manchester United, Portugal, and Al Nassr, pushing his total to 964. Post-match, he affirmed his commitment to Saudi Arabia, saying he belongs there and wants to continue, silencing doubters after a tough stretch.

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At 41, Cristiano Ronaldo celebrated his 500th goal since turning 30 with a triumphant pose in a gold-trimmed Saudi bisht amid roaring fans.

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The 27-year-old Irish right-back, who joined Barnsley from St Patrick's Athletic in 2023 and spent the first half of the 2025/26 season on loan at Notts County, has sealed a permanent move to Derry City FC. Derry manager Tiernan Lynch praised Cotter's strong CV from Shamrock Rovers and St Pat's, calling it a key boost for their right-back spot. Cotter expressed excitement about the league's rising standard and his chance to chase trophies, with international clearance secured for a possible debut against Waterford FC on Friday at Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. Barnsley thanked him for his contributions, while fans shared mixed farewells, some dubbing him the 'step over Prince.'

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Barry Cotter is heading home to the League of Ireland, trading Barnsley's red shirt for Derry City's colors just in time for their season opener.

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The 66-year-old Italian coach, who took charge of Brazil in May 2025 as their first foreign head coach, plans to extend his contract for four more years through the 2030 World Cup. In eight matches so far, Brazil has four wins, two draws, and two losses, with Ancelotti blending his pragmatic style and familiarity with stars like Vinícius Júnior. Fans celebrate the continuity ahead of 2026 qualifiers, while his trophy-filled past offers hope for reclaiming glory despite some criticism of his conservative tactics.

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Carlo Ancelotti grinned amid hugs from Brazilian fans, signaling his full embrace of the Seleção role after leaving Real Madrid's trophy triumphs.

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Carlos Leal won a unanimous decision victory over Chidi Njokuani in a three-round welterweight bout at UFC Houston. The fight was highly competitive and praised as fight of the night. Fans highlighted Leal's relentless pressure, bodywork, and boxing combinations, with scorecards reading 30-27 or 29-28 for Leal.

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Liverpool secured a 3-0 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion in the FA Cup, featuring a powerful long-range goal by Dominik Szoboszlai assisted by Cody Gakpo and involving a touch from Mohamed Salah. Mohamed Salah stated that Liverpool's FA Cup success depends on Szoboszlai's performances, calling him one of the best players in the world, with Liverpool manager Arne Slot agreeing. Arne Slot also praised Mohamed Salah's defensive contributions, including pressing and covering the right back, alongside his assist for the opening goal.

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In her TEDxBerlinSalon talk, the Sierra Leonean-German artist and entrepreneur challenged the narrative of aid flowing to Africa, arguing resources and reserves actually move the other way, enabled by colonial-era systems like the CFA franc. She highlighted France receiving reserves from 14 African nations and urged unity to sell resources at true market value, pointing to Africa's fast-growing economies. The resurfaced clip draws attention amid Niger's recent nationalization of uranium mines from French control, echoing her call for self-reliance, as seen in her FOLORUNSHO project empowering street kids through entrepreneurship.

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Mallence Bart-Williams stood calmly before a quiet Berlin audience, explaining how Sierra Leone holds vast gold, diamonds, and iron ore—the riches the West relies on for tech and planes.

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