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Real Madrid beat Benfica 2-1 at home for a 3-1 aggregate win, advancing to the Champions League round of 16. Benfica scored first through Rafa Silva in the 14th minute, but Aurélien Tchouaméni equalized two minutes later with a header, and Vinícius sealed it late. His repeated celebration referenced an alleged monkey slur by Benfica's banned winger Gianluca Prestianni, whom he reportedly targeted—Prestianni admitted the word to teammates but denied racism, while Benfica called the report false. As the round-of-16 draw nears, Courtois and Arbeloa joked about drawing Manchester City again.

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Vinícius Júnior curled home the winner in the 80th minute, then struck his signature pose again—arms out, chest puffed—to ignite the Bernabéu crowd.

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Real Madrid beat Benfica 2-1 at home for a 3-1 aggregate win, advancing to the Champions League round of 16. Benfica scored first through Rafa Silva in the 14th minute, but Aurélien Tchouaméni equalized two minutes later with a header, and Vinícius sealed it late. His repeated celebration referenced an alleged monkey slur by Benfica's banned winger Gianluca Prestianni, whom he reportedly targeted—Prestianni admitted the word to teammates but denied racism, while Benfica called the report false. As the round-of-16 draw nears, Courtois and Arbeloa joked about drawing Manchester City again.

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Vinícius Júnior curled home the winner in the 80th minute, then struck his signature pose again—arms out, chest puffed—to ignite the Bernabéu crowd.

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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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The Chelsea loanee joined Bayern on a €15 million season-long deal on September 1, 2025, with a €65-80 million buy option requiring 40 games in Bundesliga and Champions League. He managed only seven starts in 22 appearances, overshadowed by Kane's 43 goals this season. Bayern confirmed they won't activate the clause, sending the frustrated 24-year-old Senegalese forward back to Stamford Bridge after he refused a January recall.

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Nicolas Jackson chased his dream move to Bayern Munich, but Harry Kane's dominance left him on the bench, playing just 99 minutes since January.

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Real Madrid beat Benfica 2-1 at home for a 3-1 aggregate win, advancing to the Champions League round of 16. Benfica scored first through Rafa Silva in the 14th minute, but Aurélien Tchouaméni equalized two minutes later with a header, and Vinícius sealed it late. His repeated celebration referenced an alleged monkey slur by Benfica's banned winger Gianluca Prestianni, whom he reportedly targeted—Prestianni admitted the word to teammates but denied racism, while Benfica called the report false. As the round-of-16 draw nears, Courtois and Arbeloa joked about drawing Manchester City again.

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Vinícius Júnior curled home the winner in the 80th minute, then struck his signature pose again—arms out, chest puffed—to ignite the Bernabéu crowd.

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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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Atalanta overturned Borussia Dortmund's advantage with a 4-1 second-leg victory for a 4-3 aggregate win, advancing to face the Arsenal-Bayern Munich winner in the round of 16. Gianluca Scamacca opened the scoring early, Davide Zappacosta leveled before halftime, Mario Pasalic headed them ahead, and Lazar Samardzic sealed it with a 90+8th-minute penalty after Ramy Bensebaini's red card. Dortmund captain Emre Can blamed individual mistakes, while fans mocked them as the 'Tottenham of Germany' for the choke. Atalanta now dreams big; Dortmund shifts focus to the Bundesliga.

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Dortmund held a 2-0 lead from the first leg, but Atalanta turned Gewiss Stadium into a cauldron of chaos, scoring four times including a stoppage-time penalty after a red card.

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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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The photo, taken by Lauren Carsley during the band's February 21 headline set at Innings Festival 2026 in Arizona, shows Joseph elevated on a platform with ancient-ruin backdrops matching their Clancy World Tour style. Fans lit up feeds with reactions like 'THIS PICTURE HOLY SHIT??????' and 'holy aura,' alongside nods to 'MATRIX VIBES' and the Clique's superfans dropping to their knees. It joins a wave of shared stage moments from recent shows, highlighting the raw thrill of live performances as festival season builds.

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A black-and-white shot captures Twenty One Pilots' Tyler Joseph from behind, trench coat billowing like a cape amid red lights and misty beams at Tempe Beach Park.

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The Arsenal winger is the only Premier League player this season with 40-plus take-ons and 40-plus chances created, hitting exactly 46 in each despite just five goals and three assists in 24 games. In Sunday's 4-1 North London Derby win over Spurs, Saka led with 22 duels won, 21 final-third passes, and 18 box touches, though he missed three one-on-ones and saw a near-assist denied by deflection. Fans note multiple chalked-off assists from deflections or own goals elsewhere, praising his underlying impact as Arsenal top the table five points clear of Manchester City ahead of a Chelsea clash.

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Bukayo Saka diced up Tottenham's defense, topping every key stat on the right flank while creating chaos for Arsenal's attackers.

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The matchup pits Lewandowski's 700+ club goals, Bundesliga record of 41 in a season, and 107 UCL strikes against Kane's Premier League records, 213 goals, and explosive Bayern form with 36 in his debut year plus 28 more this season. Lewandowski brings 10 Bundesligas, a UCL title, and praise from Klopp as his best player ever, while Kane shines with playmaking assists and big-game grit despite fewer trophies. Fans argue peaks and finishing for Lewa versus Kane's all-around completeness, with no clear winner as both thrive in 2025/26.

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Bayern legend Robert Lewandowski faces off against Harry Kane in club kits, splitting fans on who's the ultimate striker in a lively poll showdown.

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The 20-year-old player shared a now-deleted reel with comments like 'You could blindfold him with dental floss,' which many saw as racist toward Asian eyes. Huijsen quickly apologized via Real Madrid's Weibo post, calling it an unintentional mistake that caused discomfort, and later echoed that in a personal statement to Diario AS. While supporters blame Instagram's tricky repost button and note he's never done this before, critics demand a broader apology and point to the club's past anti-racism stances. No action from La Liga or UEFA so far, as Huijsen keeps training.

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A single repost on Instagram turned into a wave of backlash for Real Madrid defender Dean Huijsen, as Chinese fans called out content mocking Asian features.

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Tottenham Hotspur signed Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig for €60 million. Simons has scored 1 goal in 21 Premier League appearances this season.

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Joel Instone, a convicted Extinction Rebellion activist previously charged under the Terrorism Act and supporter of proscribed group Palestine Action, stated that Jim Ratcliffe should 'get the f***ing guillotine' during campaigning for Green Party candidate Hannah Spencer in Gorton and Denton. The remarks sparked widespread criticism on X, with users tagging Greater Manchester Police and Counter Terrorism Police to demand action.

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Freja Skov, a Danish bounty hunter and former Overwatch rescuer, tracks down Emre Sarıoğlu, once a tactical star from Istanbul now cybernetically twisted into a Talon operative haunted by blackouts and forced missions. Despite her contract to capture him, Freja believes his desperate story of manipulation and walks away with him, prioritizing their past bond over the payout. Voiced by Olivia Le Andersen and Kerem Erdinc, the emotional short story and Miranda Moyer's cel-shaded comic tie into the 'Reign of Talon' arc, drawing praise for its raw vulnerability and human stakes.

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In a tense Riyadh standoff, Freja corners her old ally Emre, weapons drawn, as he pleads about the force turning him into a Talon killer.

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In a tense Premier League match Sunday, Trossard faced heavy fan backlash for his ineffective play, leading Arteta to sub him off at the 76th minute alongside the strong-performing Eberechi Eze for Martinelli and captain Martin Odegaard. Eze, Arsenal's £67.5 million signing from Palace last August, impressed before exiting, sparking debates over starting him ahead of Odegaard in midfield for the upcoming Chelsea clash at the Emirates on March 1. Sitting top with 58 points from 27 games, two ahead of Manchester City, Arsenal's rotation choices now loom large in the title race.

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With Arsenal trailing 1-3 against Crystal Palace, fans grew restless as Leandro Trossard struggled on the pitch, shouting 'How is he still playing?' before Mikel Arteta made the big switch.

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Atalanta overturned Borussia Dortmund's advantage with a 4-1 second-leg victory for a 4-3 aggregate win, advancing to face the Arsenal-Bayern Munich winner in the round of 16. Gianluca Scamacca opened the scoring early, Davide Zappacosta leveled before halftime, Mario Pasalic headed them ahead, and Lazar Samardzic sealed it with a 90+8th-minute penalty after Ramy Bensebaini's red card. Dortmund captain Emre Can blamed individual mistakes, while fans mocked them as the 'Tottenham of Germany' for the choke. Atalanta now dreams big; Dortmund shifts focus to the Bundesliga.

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The Uruguayan striker, who helped Liverpool win the 2024/25 Premier League title with 40 goals and 26 assists over three seasons, left Anfield for £50 million last summer but now faces being frozen out at Al-Hilal due to foreign player limits after Karim Benzema's arrival. He told reporters he enjoys Saudi but honestly misses Liverpool and hopes to meet them again one day. Tottenham and Newcastle are in talks for a summer move, with Núñez open to a pay cut, while fans debate his chaotic energy and nostalgic clips resurface.

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Darwin Núñez got emotional sharing how much he misses Liverpool's fans and the club's special treatment, just as rumors heat up of a Premier League comeback.

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Ryan Gravenberch of Liverpool stated that Premier League referees need to be consistent, following Rodri's unpunished comments on officiating. The Premier League did not punish Rodri for his remarks on refereeing.

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