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In the Champions League playoff first leg on February 17 at Estádio da Luz, Real Madrid beat Benfica 1-0 thanks to Vinícius's 50th-minute strike, yet the match was marred by his allegation that 19-year-old Prestianni called him 'monkey'—a claim backed by Kylian Mbappé, who heard it five times. Play stopped for eight minutes under UEFA's anti-racism protocol, and tempers flared post-match with Mbappé demanding a ban, while Benfica released video denying the slur and called it defamation. UEFA launched a probe that could ban Prestianni for 10 matches if guilty, as Brazil's federation supported Vinícius amid divided opinions.

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Vinícius Júnior curled a beauty into the top corner for Real Madrid's winner, but his post-goal celebration turned ugly when he accused Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni of a racial slur.

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Liverpool's squad trained intensely at the AXA Training Centre on Wednesday, preparing for Sunday's Premier League match at Nottingham Forest. Fresh from their first league win of 2026 against Brighton, nineteen players including returning Alisson Becker hit the pitches and gym, with Wirtz and Ekitike impressing through drills and linking up smoothly—Wirtz even called his new teammate a really good player. Light moments like Ekitike's staring contest with Hugo Larsson and Curtis Jones carrying boots kept spirits high, while stars like Salah, Van Dijk, and Gakpo joined group sessions. Sitting sixth, the Reds aim to climb against a tough Forest side on February 22.

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New signings Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike jogged side by side at training, their easy chemistry catching every eye amid laughs and hard work.

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In Real Madrid's UEFA Champions League play-off at Estádio da Luz on Tuesday, the Englishman assisted one goal and set up another chance for Vinícius Júnior with his curling deliveries. At halftime, he led Madrid's passing charts at 87% accuracy while contributing defensively alongside Dean Huijsen and Thibaut Courtois. Fresh from a strong La Liga start against Real Sociedad, Trent's vision is transforming Madrid's attack after a tough injury-hit start following his summer move from Liverpool.

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Trent Alexander-Arnold shook off his injury at right-back and started firing pinpoint long passes that sliced through Benfica's defense like a hot knife.

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The TikTok video roasts Lewis-Skelly for the February 2, 2025, moment when he scored his first Premier League goal in the Emirates rout, bossing Haaland all game with an 8.3 Sofascore rating. Arsenal supporters push back hard, highlighting his strong showings against Real Madrid and recent versatility under Mikel Arteta, while debating rival Nico O'Reilly's England call-up. The clash spotlights two promising English prospects vying for Thomas Tuchel's 2026 World Cup spots at left-back or midfield.

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Over a year later, a cheeky clip of 18-year-old Myles Lewis-Skelly mimicking Erling Haaland's seated celebration during Arsenal's 5-1 thrashing of Manchester City has fans fired up again.

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Oscar Piastri achieved the world number one driver status. Lando Norris secured a podium finish at the Austria Grand Prix. McLaren drivers' successes prompted fan celebrations on social media.

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Arena Homme Plus Korea released a teaser for an upcoming main film capturing DAY6 bassist Young K with the iconic 20th-century Hamilton Ventura watch. The post highlights a heavy riff moment between them under the #ARENA_D_COVER and #제작지원 hashtags.

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In his pre-match presser, Slot dismissed exit rumors for homegrown midfielder Curtis Jones, whose deal runs to 2027, praising his growth and regular starts. He noted clubs know Liverpool's no-sale stance after rejections from Inter Milan and Tottenham interest. On defender Ibrahima Konaté, whose five-year contract expires this summer, Slot confirmed ongoing talks to keep the Van Dijk partner amid thin defensive depth. These reassurances bring stability as the Reds chase titles and face Brighton tonight.

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Arne Slot eased Liverpool fans' worries with straight talk on two key players ahead of tonight's FA Cup tie. Curtis Jones stays in the long-term picture, and Ibrahima Konaté's contract renewal is progressing.

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Fresh from strong Bahrain pre-season testing, McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri posted a 66-second video playing 'Guess the Object: headset vs stapler.' Norris, the 2025 champion who topped Day 1 timesheets, hilariously fails at lying about his stapler, while Piastri nails Norris's headset guess and calls the bluff. Fans loved their bromance, with the clip drawing thousands of likes, though some preferred unscripted chats over TikTok trends. McLaren heads into next week's test with momentum after Norris's fastest lap and Piastri's 161 laps on Day 3.

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Lando Norris swings a gold stapler like a gun while Oscar Piastri peers over the wall like a cat chasing a laser. Their 'Guess the Object' challenge from Bahrain testing turns into pure chaos and laughter.

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During Bahrain pre-season testing, four-time champion Max Verstappen criticized the 2026 regulations for demanding too much energy management, making races less fun and preventing flat-out driving. Lando Norris, the 2025 title winner with McLaren, shot back that drivers like Verstappen, who earn huge paychecks, shouldn't complain and can quit if they want. George Russell agreed, while one unnamed driver confided to a podcast that Verstappen voiced widespread frustrations many keep quiet to avoid clashing with F1's push for the new rules. Early tests also highlighted turbo lag and start issues, with teams calling for fixes ahead of the new era.

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Max Verstappen climbed out of Red Bull's new 2026 car after three days of testing and didn't hold back: the heavily revised machines feel more like 'Formula E on steroids' than proper F1 racing.

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Robert Woods announced his retirement from the NFL after 13 seasons via Instagram. The Los Angeles Rams signed him to a one-day contract to allow him to retire as a Ram, where he played five seasons, achieved back-to-back 1,100-yard receiving seasons, and won a Super Bowl ring.

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Arsenal equalized through Igor Thiago but dropped points in a 1-1 Premier League draw on February 12, staying four points ahead of Manchester City. Passionate supporter Ty dismissed Brentford's achievement outright in a clip, slamming their fans for mocking Arsenal despite the Bees' rise from lower leagues and recent strong results against the Gunners. Rival fans fired back hard, calling him entitled while some Arsenal voices wondered if his rants feed the club's 'most hated fanbase' image, though others praised his loyalty.

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Ty, the fiery AFTV regular who lives for Arsenal games, let loose after the frustrating 1-1 draw at Brentford. 'I'm not giving them credit,' he declared, telling their fans to 'know your place.'

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Fans express widespread excitement over Lando Norris achieving the Formula 1 World Drivers' Championship title in the 2026 season with McLaren. Discussions highlight his podium celebrations, McLaren F1 content foreshadowing the championship, fan merchandise arrivals, and reaction videos. References include nostalgic nods to his past performances such as in Austria.

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The 23-year-old Chelsea star, a boyhood United fan from Wythenshawe, has made Premier League history with three first-half hat-tricks this season. United's new technical director Jason Wilcox, who coached Palmer at Manchester City's academy, is reportedly plotting a £150m-plus swoop for the No. 10 or right wing role. Chelsea insist he's untouchable until 2033, with head coach Liam Rosenior calling the links unrealistic and Palmer himself backing his boss after the win.

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Cole Palmer's latest first-half hat-trick lit up Wolves, drawing praise from Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes who called him a top player. Now reports say United want him back north as their dream target.

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Born in 1975, Neville made 602 appearances for United over two decades, captaining them to 20 major trophies including eight Premier League titles and two Champions Leagues under Sir Alex Ferguson. He earned 85 caps for England from 1995 to 2007, praised by Ferguson as Britain's best right-back and by rival Jamie Carragher as a top defender. Tributes poured in from United's official account with a young Neville photo, England with a fist-pump image, Sky Sports colleagues like Laura Woods, his Overlap venture calling him 'Mr. Overlap,' and Salford City FC he co-owns—fans adding nostalgic clips of his defending and pundit reactions.

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Gary Neville, the loyal Manchester United captain who defined an era, marked his 51st birthday on February 18 with warm messages from his club, England teammates, and fans sharing classic clips.

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