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The 20-year-old Argentine will miss Wednesday's second leg at the Bernabeu after UEFA provisionally suspended him for a prima facie violation of anti-discrimination rules. Vinícius scored the lone goal in Lisbon and claimed Prestianni called him a 'monkey' five times, with Kylian Mbappé confirming he heard it too; Prestianni denies the charge, saying it was misinterpreted. Benfica appealed the ban and called for a probe into Mbappé, while Real Madrid lead 1-0 on aggregate and need just a draw to advance.

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Play stopped for nearly 10 minutes last week when Vinícius Júnior accused Benfica's young winger Gianluca Prestianni of racist slurs during a tense 0-1 defeat.

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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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No. 17 St. John's rallied from the chaos to beat Providence 79-69 on the road, extending their win streak to 11 behind Dylan Darling's 23 bench points. The incident led to seven ejections, including Powell, who received a two-game Big East suspension for combative actions after hitting Hopkins—a former Friar—in the head or neck area. Providence coach Kim English called it unacceptable while noting hard fouls have a place, as St. John's improved to 20-5 overall and 13-1 in conference.

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Bryce Hopkins drove to the basket when Providence's Duncan Powell leveled him with a hard Flagrant 2 foul, sparking a wild scrum that cleared both benches.

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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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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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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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In June 2025, Riley Tyrel Carter, once Aberdeen City Councilor for Ward 5, was found guilty on eight felony counts including child rape and incest for abusing his stepdaughter starting when she was 11. Judge Katherine L. Svoboda sentenced him on July 11 to at least 46.5 years in prison, citing overwhelming evidence and calling him a community danger. The victim's mother described the crimes as a wound 'carved through the bones of my family,' while the girl wanted him 'gone forever.' Recent online talk highlights the irony of his public anti-predator stance amid his conviction.

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A former city councilor who wore a 'Make Pedophiles Afraid Again' hat shocked many after a jury convicted him of repeatedly abusing his young stepdaughter.

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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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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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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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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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Dalot praised Amorim's short 2025 stint at Old Trafford for clearing out underperformers like Antony and Sancho, unlocking talents such as Kobbie Mainoo, and building a unified squad despite poor results that led to his January sacking. Michael Carrick took over as interim coach on January 13, guiding United to 13 points from 15 in the Premier League with wins over Manchester City, Arsenal, Fulham, and Spurs, lifting them to fourth and into Champions League contention. Dalot, thriving at right wing-back, shared Ronaldo's advice with new signing Benjamin Sesko and called managing United one of football's toughest jobs.

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Diogo Dalot sat down with Rio Ferdinand and made a bold case: sacked manager Ruben Amorim changed Manchester United behind the scenes in ways that still fuel their surge.

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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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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 Fox teen drama ended on February 22, 2007, after four seasons of beach parties, love triangles, and indie rock in Newport Beach. Fans marked the anniversary with throwback photos of stars like Ben McKenzie, Adam Brody, Mischa Barton, and Rachel Bilson, plus debates over Marissa's exit and Season 1's perfection. The show's legacy lives on through streaming on Max, cast successes like Brody in The Boys, and enduring trends like boho fashion and Chrismukkah.

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Nineteen years after Ryan dropped Seth at Berkeley, fans are sharing heartfelt clips of their final hug and Chrismukkah memories.

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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 secured a gritty 1-0 win at Goodison Park, with Šeško scoring off a pinpoint diagonal pass from new signing Cunha and a cutback from Bryan Mbeumo. Cunha shone with 11 defensive actions, a goal-saving block, and his taunting edge, earning a solid player rating of 7. Fans split sharply: Rashford supporters mocked Cunha as no upgrade on the loanee now at Barcelona with 10 goals in limited starts, while backers praised his work rate, tracking back, and key assist in United's 10-game unbeaten run under Michael Carrick.

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Substitute Benjamin Šeško buried the winner in the 72nd minute, but fans couldn't stop arguing if Matheus Cunha truly tops Marcus Rashford after the final whistle.

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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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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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Wang Yibo performed the dance 'Shine And Move' at the CCTV Spring Festival Gala. The performance generated over 100 million WeChat Index searches daily for four consecutive days. The official Spring Festival Gala Weibo released a vertical version with New Year's greetings, the only stage released twice.

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Tottenham fell 4-1 at home to Arsenal on Sunday, with Eberechi Eze and Viktor Gyokeres scoring braces to widen the Gunners' lead at the top, leaving Spurs 16th and battling relegation. It marked Croatian coach Igor Tudor's first game after his February 14 appointment, but a video captured by a Spurs YouTuber sparked outrage as fans accused van de Ven of ignoring instructions. Some defended the Dutch defender, noting the clip's angle pointed Tudor toward partner Radu Dragusin and lacked full context; afterward, van de Ven called himself devastated while Tudor focused on closing the quality gap without addressing discipline.

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In the heat of a 4-1 derby demolition by Arsenal, a sideline clip showed new Spurs boss Igor Tudor yelling 'push up!' while captain Micky van de Ven stood with his back turned.

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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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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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Inuwa, a former Katsina State Government secretary, alleged that insecurity-plagued councils hand over millions monthly to armed groups, even after peace accords in 18 areas. He criticized the deals for failing to halt attacks in places like Kankara and Funtua, where residents have died and been abducted. Governor Dikko Umaru Radda's administration supports community pacts that freed over 1,000 hostages but denies direct negotiations; no budgets confirm the claim, fueling debates over payments versus military action in Nigeria's northwest bandit crisis.

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Dr. Mustapha Muhammad Inuwa dropped a bombshell in a recent interview, claiming one Katsina local council budgeted N300 million for bandits in 2026.

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Djibril Sow put Sevilla ahead with a deflected shot in the 42nd minute, only for Toni Martínez to equalize from a corner on the hour mark. Playing down to 10 men after an early red card—and another late—Sevilla held on for a key point. Their cheeky post, 'The away side do an Arsenal and score from a corner,' racked up over 5,700 likes as fans joined the cross-league banter praising and poking at Arsenal's set-piece edge.

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Sevilla FC fought to a gritty 1-1 draw, but their English social media post stole the spotlight with a sly nod to Arsenal's corner-kick fame.

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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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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 42-second video shows her aligning one sharp blade against the plastic and rubbing firmly, freeing the green-handled scissors without tools or cuts. Viewers shared excitement like 'I was today years old' while skeptics noted it doesn't always work due to varying seals. Similar clips appeared earlier on Instagram and TikTok, now resurfacing amid complaints about rigid blister packs that resist keys, teeth, and nails.

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A woman in her car holds up a scissor pack and grins at the irony: needing scissors to open scissors. She rubs the blade tip against the edge, slicing it open effortlessly.

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In his first season with Liverpool, the 22-year-old German playmaker leads all summer signings with 44 chances created, ranking second overall from open play at 41 and fourth in Europe's top five leagues with 66 total. Even Sunderland manager Régis Le Bris called him 'a problem, probably one of the best now in the Premier League,' while fans raved and Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard said he'd have loved to play alongside his world-class talent. Despite some debate over his four goals and two assists so far, Wirtz's vision in tight spaces stands out as Liverpool chase silverware.

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On a rainy night at Sunderland's Stadium of Light, Florian Wirtz lit up the pitch, earning player of the match in Liverpool's gritty 1-0 FA Cup win.

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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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Dr. Lawrence Agubuzu, Eze Ogbunechendo of Ezema Olo Kingdom in Enugu State, pleaded with President Bola Tinubu during the 2026 National Traditional and Religious Leaders Summit on Health to release Nnamdi Kanu or send him back to Kenya. Kanu, the 58-year-old IPOB leader convicted on terrorism charges in November 2025 and facing life imprisonment, remains in Sokoto prison while appealing without private counsel. Agubuzu said the ongoing detention fuels youth unrest in the South-East, with young people viewing elders as sell-outs, and accused the Ooni of Ife of hypocrisy. The plea highlights persistent regional tensions over separatism, even amid a gathering focused on health reforms.

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At a health summit in Abuja, Dr. Lawrence Agubuzu boldly called out Kanu's detention, warning it was pushing South-East youth to the edge.

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