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Samir Sobha, president of the Mauritius Football Association and CAF Executive Committee member, told The Guardian that Senegal's players should have received yellow cards for leaving the field during a crucial VAR penalty, halting play for 15 minutes. Senegal still won 1-0 on Pape Gueye's extra-time goal on January 18 in Rabat, securing their second AFCON title after Édouard Mendy saved the spot kick. Sobha stressed the result stands but called for accountability, while also criticizing CAF's general secretary for an illegal term extension. Sanctions followed, including bans for coaches and captains plus hefty fines, though Morocco rejected theirs.

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In a candid interview, a top CAF official admitted Morocco's national team was robbed in the Africa Cup of Nations final, pleading for forgiveness over broken rules.

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Alaafin of Eko posted on X that Christianity will soon fade in Nigeria because young people are thinking independently, unlike their parents. The post received 828 likes and sparked widespread debate.

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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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On February 14, 2026, Bruno Mars teamed up with local florists like Orchid Flower Shop in Philadelphia and Southern Blossom in Charlotte to deliver custom bouquets promoting his fourth solo album, The Romantic, out February 27. The striking red roses came in black paper or white sleeves featuring his stylized image, boosting small businesses with big orders like 150 bouquets at one shop. Fans lit up with joy, sharing notes like 'Bruno Mars is the only man giving flowers without asking for anything in return,' though some found the branded wraps tacky and others spotted similarities to past BTS events. This feel-good stunt builds hype for his first album since 2016's 24K Magic and the upcoming Romantic Tour.

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Imagine opening a Valentine's gift to find red roses wrapped with Bruno Mars' portrait and his new album title. That's the sweet surprise fans got from flower shops across the U.S. and London.

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Carrick took over as interim head coach on January 5 after Ruben Amorim's sacking following a dismal 31.9% win rate and a shocking Carabao Cup penalty loss to Grimsby Town. In his first five games, he's gone unbeaten, won Manager of the Month, and tweaked tactics to unleash players like Kobbie Mainoo, with stars like Bruno Fernandes backing him for the long term. Reports link 38-year-old Germany coach Nagelsmann—praised for Bayern and Leipzig stints—as a top target via recruitment director Christopher Vivell, though his contract runs to the 2026 World Cup and he lacks Premier League experience. Fans debate Carrick's club familiarity against Nagelsmann's tactical edge as United chase European spots.

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Michael Carrick has steadied Manchester United with an unbeaten run, but whispers of Julian Nagelsmann as permanent boss have fans torn between loyalty and ambition.

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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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Cherki, who moved from Lyon to City for £34m last summer, has notched 3 goals and 7 assists in 20 Premier League appearances. The graphic ranks him elite among Europe's top wingers and attacking mids: 91st percentile in progressive carries, 98th in non-penalty xG plus xA, and 99.5th in key passes. Palmer trails sharply with zero assists and low creation numbers amid a groin injury that's kept him out since the Club World Cup, though he holds 77th percentile in non-penalty goals. Fans debate fiercely, with some hailing Cherki's flair and others backing Palmer's past clutch finishes.

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A detailed stats radar pits Manchester City's new signing Rayan Cherki against Chelsea's Cole Palmer, showing the young Frenchman towering over most metrics this season.

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The U.S. beat Canada 2-1 in overtime to win its first men's Olympic hockey gold in 46 years at Milano Cortina 2026, with Jack Hughes scoring the winner. A video of the eagle on the flag quickly spread, seen by many as symbolic payback, though locals noted the bird has perched there for months guarding her nest. The flag flew low due to a tragic mass shooting in B.C. on February 10 that killed at least eight. Skeptics joked about coincidences while fans embraced the rivalry fun.

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Right after Team USA's overtime hockey gold over Canada, a bald eagle perched on a half-staff Canadian flag in Vancouver, delighting American fans with perfect timing.

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Brazil will face Egypt in a pre-2026 FIFA World Cup friendly match at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland, Ohio. The game is part of the Road to '26 series.

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Ann Coulter stated that the U.S. should target Mexican cartels, which she claims have killed hundreds of thousands of Americans, rather than contemplating another attack on Iran. Her post sparked widespread debate on X.

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Real Madrid beat Benfica 1-0 in the Champions League play-off first leg on February 17 at Estádio da Luz, with Vinícius's 50th-minute goal and wild celebration earning a yellow card. Moments later, 20-year-old Benfica winger Prestianni allegedly called him 'mono'—Spanish for monkey—five times during a confrontation, prompting the anti-racism protocol and a UEFA probe. Prestianni denies racism, claiming he used a homophobic slur instead, while Mbappé backed Vinícius and called for a lengthy ban; both offenses carry a minimum 10-match suspension under UEFA rules. Benfica coach Mourinho criticized Vinícius's provocations and was sent off, as the investigation into videos and witness statements continues ahead of the second leg.

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Vinícius Júnior scored and celebrated in front of Benfica's fans, but the match stopped for 10 minutes after he reported a racial slur from opponent Gianluca Prestianni.

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Photographer Kambiz Pourghanad captured a photograph of a lion featuring a naturally curly mane. The image sparked widespread online discussion, memes, and viral engagement on social media.

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Samir Sobha, president of the Mauritius Football Association and CAF Executive Committee member, told The Guardian that Senegal's players should have received yellow cards for leaving the field during a crucial VAR penalty, halting play for 15 minutes. Senegal still won 1-0 on Pape Gueye's extra-time goal on January 18 in Rabat, securing their second AFCON title after Édouard Mendy saved the spot kick. Sobha stressed the result stands but called for accountability, while also criticizing CAF's general secretary for an illegal term extension. Sanctions followed, including bans for coaches and captains plus hefty fines, though Morocco rejected theirs.

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The Nigerian striker, key to Napoli's 2023 Serie A title after 33 years, left amid contract disputes and accused the club of posting a 2023 video with racist undertones, failing to personally apologize, and blocking his transfer to Juventus despite interest from director Giuntoli. Osimhen described fans showing up at his house and the club treating him poorly, though he praised coach Luciano Spalletti and expressed sorrow for loyal Napoli supporters. Now settled at Galatasaray, where he starred in their 5-2 Champions League playoff win over Juventus on February 17, he calls Istanbul a city and club he loves, aiming for deep European runs.

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Victor Osimhen felt something break forever after Napoli's TikTok video mocked his missed penalties with laughing filters and coconut emojis. In a raw interview, he shared how it exposed him to racist abuse and shattered his bond with the club.

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Manchester City beat Newcastle United 2-1 at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday, with teenager Nico O'Reilly scoring a brace in the 14th minute and just before halftime from Haaland's cross. Newcastle pulled one back late, but City held on, cutting Arsenal's lead at the top of the Premier League to two points with a game in hand. Haaland shone without scoring, dominating duels and linking play, earning praise from Jamie Carragher as a level above Sergio Aguero. Fans relished the tension, with City supporters hailing it as a champions' performance in the tight title race.

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Nico O'Reilly, the young star, lit up the Etihad with two first-half goals, while Erling Haaland collapsed in exhaustion at full time, relief washing over him after a gritty battle.

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On February 16, 2026, Rabi Muhammad from Kano was arrested while trying to smuggle the opioids to Cotonou, Benin Republic, using the creative fake bump tactic. Videos show officers in pink uniforms carefully removing the device in a search room, as she stood dressed in traditional attire. The bust was part of a busy week for NDLEA, including an Ivorian man excreting cocaine at Kano airport, a real estate CEO with 89 kilograms of cannabis in Lagos, and raids across several states that nabbed hundreds more kilograms of drugs— even a 68-year-old grandmother in Edo. Chairman Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa praised the team's vigilance against these evolving smuggling plots.

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NDLEA officers at Lagos' Seme border spotted a suspicious protruding belly on a 35-year-old businesswoman heading to Benin. A search revealed 3,200 tramadol capsules hidden inside a strapped-on pink calabash disguised as a pregnancy.

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The 36-year-old Texas state representative and Democratic Senate hopeful packed the History Watson Building during his 'Take Back Texas Tour,' even though Donald Trump won the county by nearly 40 points in 2024. Talarico, a former teacher and seminarian, blended progressive policies with New Testament calls to heal the sick and unite Democrats and Republicans for working people. He's in a tight March 3 primary race against Rep. Jasmine Crockett to challenge a likely GOP incumbent like Sen. John Cornyn, with polls showing a close contest amid early voting.

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Lines wrapped around the block in Lubbock, a deep-red Texas county, as supporters cheered and hugged James Talarico at his rally Sunday.

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Cole Palmer had a clear run on goal during Chelsea's match against Newcastle United but rushed his shot, resulting in an easy save by goalkeeper Martin Dubravka. The miss prevented Chelsea from going 2-0 up.

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Ghanaian forward Semenyo joined City from Bournemouth for £64 million in January and has already scored multiple goals, including in their 3-0 win over Fulham. City sit second with 53 points from 26 games, one behind Arsenal's 58 from 27, with a game in hand that could close the gap. Fernandes, United's captain since 2020 with over 100 Premier League goals and assists, has no league title yet despite leading his team to fourth place. The rivalry banter underscores individual stars chasing collective glory in the nail-biting summit battle.

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Antoine Semenyo's quick goals for Manchester City have fans joking he'll lift the Premier League trophy before Bruno Fernandes ever does. The banter highlights the tight title race and old rivalries.

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Business reporter Tim Kiladze's February 20, 2026, article used IMF data to show Canada's figure at $54,935 for 2025, trailing Alabama's $66,300, driven by the state's auto manufacturing boom from Mercedes-Benz investments and low unemployment of 2.7%. Canada's per-person output has been diluted by rapid population growth of two million in 2023-2024, stagnant productivity, and regulatory issues. Critics highlight that GDP per capita overlooks Alabama's poverty, poor healthcare, and lower life expectancy of 74 years versus Canada's 82, while median household incomes remain comparable after adjustments.

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A Globe and Mail probe uncovered Canada's average GDP per capita dipping below Alabama's, a U.S. state long seen as poorer, prompting widespread surprise across the country.

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