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Arsenal secured a 2-1 win over Chelsea in a tense London derby, with William Saliba and Jurrien Timber heading in from set pieces after Piero Hincapie's own goal leveled it. The controversy erupted when VAR upheld no penalty for Rice's arm making contact while challenging Jorrel Hato, a decision PGMOL defended as non-punishable but which drew sharp criticism from pundits like Mark Clattenburg and Dermot Gallagher. Chelsea finished with 10 men after Pedro Neto's second yellow, while Arsenal extended their unbeaten run against Chelsea to 11 games and reclaimed a five-point Premier League lead.

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In a chaotic corner kick scrum at the 44th minute, Declan Rice's arm met the ball—sparking endless debate over a non-call that could have changed everything.

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Vinicius Junior failed to score from a clear close-range opportunity created by a pass from Pitarch during a Real Madrid match. The chance arose from a counter-attack and was saved by the goalkeeper.

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Lamine Yamal, aged 18, scored his first career hat-trick, including two long-range goals, during FC Barcelona's Copa del Rey semifinal second leg against Atlético Madrid at Spotify Camp Nou. The performance contributed to Barcelona's effort to overcome a 4-0 first-leg deficit. Yamal became the first player to reach 25 La Liga goals before turning 19.

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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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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta substituted Jurrien Timber with William Mosquera during a match. William Mosquera provided an assist for Gyokeres' first goal and impressed with his energy, passing, and defensive impact. Discussions noted Jurrien Timber's fatigue from heavy usage since his injury return.

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Manchester United sacked Ruben Amorim in early January after a poor run, turning to Michael Carrick who has guided them unbeaten in six matches, including wins over Manchester City, Arsenal, and a gritty 1-0 at Everton on February 23 where sub Benjamin Sesko scored. Dalot starred with perfect tackles, four touches in the box, and strong ratings, building on one goal and three assists this season under Carrick's tactics. Fans praise his fitness and boldness but debate if he's a long-term right-back solution amid competition from Noussair Mazraoui.

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Diogo Dalot owned the right flank at Goodison Park, blocking shots and driving forward like a man possessed, even as he nodded to United's wild spirit in a post-match chat with his wife.

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Chelsea cruised to a 4-0 FA Cup fourth-round victory at Hull's MKM Stadium on Friday, thanks to Pedro Neto's brilliant hat-trick and three assists from Liam Delap. Neto scored a curled opener before halftime, a quirky deflection early in the second half, and a cool finish later, with Estevao Willian adding a third. Despite resting key players amid snowy conditions, Chelsea kept a clean sheet—until Tosin Adarabioyo's late substitution, when Hull's attacks led fans to blame him for shaky defending and near-misses. Manager Enzo Maresca got the rotation win he wanted, advancing the Blues to the fifth round.

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Pedro Neto dazzled with a hat-trick in Chelsea's easy 4-0 win over Hull City. Yet as Tosin Adarabioyo stepped on in the final minutes, fans watched their solid defense wobble.

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Dutch club Feyenoord relocated their training to their base in Tubize, Belgium, approximately 137km from Rotterdam, to allow new signing Raheem Sterling to gel with his teammates as quickly as possible. Coach Robin van Persie confirmed the decision.

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Peak Rare Earths, an Australian company developing the Ngualla deposit near Mbeya, was bought by China's Shenghe Resources after funding woes. China already dominates with 70% of global mining and 90% of refining for the 17 rare earths essential to electronics, EVs, defense, and AI. The U.S. once led from its Mountain Pass mine in the 1980s but lost ground to China's low prices and refining prowess; now efforts like reviving Mountain Pass and federal aid aim to diversify, though experts say it will take a decade.

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A promising rare earth project in Tanzania, meant to challenge China's supply hold, has now fallen under Beijing's control. It highlights how tough it is to build alternatives for these vital metals.

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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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Manchester United fans expressed frustration over goalkeeper Andre Onana's poor performances by sharing a viral video montage of conceded goals, including the Semenyo goal and the Gibbs-White goal against Nottingham Forest. Discussions highlighted Onana's mistakes as costing the team Champions League qualification and dropped points in matches.

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Kenya's Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Abraham Korir Sing'Oei urged around 400,000 Kenyans in Qatar, UAE, and Saudi Arabia to stay vigilant amid the escalating conflict, with closed UAE airspace grounding flights. The advisory came as Israel launched Operation Roaring Lion on Iranian sites, drawing missile barrages and global calls for de-escalation from leaders like U.S. President Donald Trump. Online reactions mixed support with criticism, resurfacing a passport scandal where officials allegedly issued documents to Sudan's Rapid Support Forces, including figures linked to war crimes and U.S. sanctions.

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Explosions rocked Tehran early on February 28, 2026, as U.S. and Israeli strikes sparked Iranian missile retaliation—prompting Kenya to warn its large diaspora in the Gulf.

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On Valentine's Day, KATSEYE leader Sophia messaged fans with selfies of her treats and a box of Magnolia Bakery cupcakes tagged 'Love You' and 'Cutie Pie' for bandmates Manon, Daniela, Lara, Megan, and Yoonchae. This yearly ritual, seen in throwbacks from 2024 and 2025, earned her shouts of 'best leader ever' from EYEKONS. Her dad, Chef Godfrey Laforteza, added to the warmth with a story of their father-daughter date, complete with flowers and sweets.

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Sophia Laforteza cozied up with chocolates and a fluffy bear plush, then revealed her heartfelt tradition of gifting cupcakes to her KATSEYE sisters.

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