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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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Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho and leader of the violent Jalisco New Generation Cartel, died during a Sunday raid backed by U.S. intelligence, alongside three other gunmen, as troops seized rocket launchers and armored vehicles. Hours later, CJNG members set up over 250 burning roadblocks across 20 states, torched gas stations, and attacked sites in Guadalajara, stranding tourists and postponing four soccer matches. President Claudia Sheinbaum praised the military's coordination and urged calm, while the unrest raises safety worries for Guadalajara as a 2026 World Cup host city.

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Special forces stormed a hideout in Tapalpa, Jalisco, ending years of pursuit for the infamous El Mencho—only for his cartel to unleash fiery chaos across Mexico in revenge.

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On Saturday at Amalemba Grounds in Kakamega, thousands gathered for a Linda Mwananchi rally led by Sifuna, Babu Owino, James Orengo, and others, part of an ODM faction's tour to protect citizens and reclaim the party after Raila Odinga's death on October 15, 2025. Police lobbed teargas due to lack of notice, but Sifuna rallied supporters with defiant Swahili chants, and the event continued without major injuries at the site. Orengo alleged forces killed Raila and now target ODM ahead of 2027 elections, while the tour has seen fatalities elsewhere, highlighting opposition tensions and fervor.

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Amid exploding teargas canisters, Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna urged the roaring crowd to stay put and extinguish the smoke 'like marijuana.' The rally pushed forward, a bold stand against police pushback.

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Randal Kolo Muani had a one-on-one opportunity against Emiliano Martinez late in the 2022 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal match between France and Argentina but failed to score after Martinez made a crucial save. The miss preserved the 2-2 tie, leading to Argentina's victory in the penalty shootout and advancement to the semifinals.

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London Assembly member Zack Polanski, 43, plans to contest a seat in Tottenham, Walthamstow, or Hackney at the next general election, likely facing Labour heavyweights like David Lammy, Stella Creasy, and Diane Abbott. These are safe Labour strongholds with majorities over 14,000 from 2024, but Polanski sees opportunity in the Greens' rising support, backed by polls showing up to 17% nationally and strong win odds in Hackney. His announcement highlights the Greens' push into urban areas amid voter frustration with Labour on issues like Gaza and public services, with the next election not due until 2029.

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Zack Polanski cycles through north London neighborhoods, eyeing a parliamentary run against some of Labour's biggest names right near his home.

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The 7-foot-4 Spurs star dominated in just 30 minutes with 28 points, 15 rebounds, six assists, and four blocks, shooting 11-of-20 in a plus-32 performance during San Antonio's 139-122 rout of Sacramento. His highlight windmill and thunderous two-handed flush highlighted a fourth-quarter pullaway, extending the Spurs' winning streak to eight games—the NBA's longest active—while the Kings suffered their franchise-record 16th straight loss. Wembanyama joked postgame about entering the Slam Dunk Contest someday, as fans marveled at his athleticism that defies his frame and climbed him to fifth on the Spurs' all-time blocks list this season.

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Victor Wembanyama rose up for a massive windmill dunk, sending the Frost Bank Center crowd into a frenzy and capping his 28-point, 15-rebound masterpiece.

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Chloe Star's post saying 'love cannot be found in toronto, canada' racked up over 260,000 views, sparking replies about the city's fast pace, high rents topping $2,350 for a one-bedroom, and dating app burnout. Many agreed, citing Canada's dating recession where just 8% of adults actively date and half of singles skip it due to costs like $174 average dates. Others shared proof of romance found locally, while experts suggest building real-life connections through hobbies and communities amid the loneliness felt by 37% of residents several days a week.

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A simple declaration that love skips Toronto struck a chord, drawing thousands who shared their dating frustrations and a few happy counter-stories.

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