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Norway's FK Bodø/Glimt made history Tuesday, advancing to the Champions League last 16 for the first time with a 5-2 aggregate upset over defending finalists Inter Milan. The team from tiny Bodø, population 55,000 north of the Polar Circle, already stunned Manchester City 3-1 at home and Atlético Madrid 2-1 away in earlier play-offs. Key performers included Sondre Brunstad Fet and Jens Petter Hauge in the 3-1 first-leg rout, with mental coach Bjørn Mannsverk—a former fighter pilot—crediting composure lessons for their poise under pressure. The round-of-16 draw comes Friday, pitting these fearless dark horses against Europe's elite.

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Håkon Evjen unleashed a 72nd-minute rocket at the San Siro, sealing Bodø/Glimt's 2-1 win over Inter and wild celebrations for the Arctic underdogs.

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Through his CR7 Sports Investments, Ronaldo joined a Saudi-led consortium to invest in the Segunda División team, currently third with 48 points after 27 matches and chasing promotion to La Liga. He praised Almería's strong foundations and growth potential, while consortium leader Mohamed Al Khereiji called him the greatest player in history who knows Spanish football well. It's a nod to his Real Madrid days, where he scored seven goals in seven games against them, and fans are buzzing with Real Madrid irony and promotion pledges. Sergio Arribas, Almería's ex-Real Madrid youth star, now shares an owner with his idol.

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Cristiano Ronaldo, the Portuguese superstar, just stepped into club ownership by grabbing a 25% stake in Spanish side UD Almería—a longtime ambition to give back to football off the pitch.

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Gabriel Silva, the U-20 goalkeeper for Ferroviário from Ceará state in Brazil, stopped a ball with his face during a match. The moment was captured on camera.

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Late Monday, the former middleweight champion posted about the challenge of selecting one religion, caricaturing each while arguing the universe points to intelligent design by God. He called scriptures a tough sell since they're written long after humans appeared 300,000 years ago, yet if forced to choose, Christianity feels more like a way of life. Replies poured in with defenses of various faiths, historical corrections noting Judaism as the oldest monotheistic tradition, and jabs at atheists or rival beliefs, blending conviction, facts, and humor.

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Sean Strickland, the unfiltered UFC fighter, shared his honest struggle: he leans toward Christianity but wonders how anyone picks between faiths like Judaism, Islam, or others.

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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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Sky Sport Deutschland reports claim United are eyeing the 25-year-old Borussia Dortmund midfielder as a €60 million summer signing to refresh their engine room amid Casemiro's dip. The versatile German, who pairs box-to-box energy with goal threat, could link up with young star Kobbie Mainoo as United chase fifth place and Champions League spots under Michael Carrick. Fans mix excitement over Nmecha with wishlist debates on Premier League names like Sandro Tonali, Jarrod Bowen, and El Hadji Malick Diouf, while recent arrivals like Benjamin Šeško have lifted the attack.

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With Casemiro's form fading, Manchester United fans are dreaming of a fresh midfield spark in Felix Nmecha's physical runs and precise passes.

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The claim from @indykaila News says Liverpool are in talks with Olise's representatives and set to trigger a release clause after personal terms, while targeting versatile 19-year-old Diomande as a right-wing prospect. Olise dazzles in the Bundesliga as a potential Mohamed Salah successor, but Bayern deny any release clause exists. Supporters dream of a Bundesliga raid amid Arne Slot's rebuild, though @indikaila's mixed track record and Liverpool's tough 2026 season call for caution—no official word from the clubs yet.

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Liverpool fans lit up after a late-night rumor claimed the club is chasing Bayern's Michael Olise and RB Leipzig's Yan Diomande in a summer double deal.

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Barcelona beat Levante 3-0 on Sunday at Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, reclaiming the La Liga lead with goals from Marc Bernal, Frenkie de Jong, and López's thunderous strike. De Jong ended a year-long goal drought midway through the first half, while Bernal nodded in an early opener from a corner. Lamine Yamal hit a milestone as the youngest player to reach 100 wins for the club at 18 years and 224 days, highlighting the youth revolution under Hansi Flick alongside La Masia graduates like Bernal and Pau Cubarsí.

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Fermín López stepped off the bench and ripped a left-footed rocket from 25 yards that smashed off the post and in, leaving even teammate Lamine Yamal stunned on the sideline.

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On Monday's El Hormiguero, Barcelona's Pedri and Ferran Torres shared locker room stories, from Lamine Yamal's music choices to Gavi's wild goal celebrations and Hansi Flick's strict fines for lateness. Pedri admitted he's slow on the pitch, especially against Vinícius, while Torres compared scoring to chills of thrill. Their instant choice of Mbappé for Barça highlighted respect amid the El Clásico rivalry.

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Pedri laughed off his lack of speed, naming Mbappé and Vinícius as nightmares to chase. Then both picked Mbappé as their dream Real Madrid signing for Barça.

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Al Ahli defeated Al Khaleej 3-1 in the Saudi Pro League on Tuesday, with English striker Ivan Toney scoring in the 59th, 67th, and 77th minutes for his third hat-trick of the season. Joining from Brentford last year, Toney leveled after Al Khaleej's early goal by Georgios Masouras, then sealed the win with Riyad Mahrez assisting the third. The victory extended Al Ahli's winning streak to six—their best since 2017—lifted them into the top four, and kept Toney atop the SPL scoring charts as title contenders.

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Trailing at halftime, Ivan Toney flipped the script with three clinical strikes, sending Al Ahli fans into a frenzy of green flags and cheers at Alinma Stadium.

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Alon Ohel, a 24-year-old Israeli-Serbian pianist abducted by Hamas from the Nova music festival on October 7, 2023, performed publicly for the first time since his release in mid-October 2025. The emotional moment at Hostages Square drew cheers from a crowd waving yellow ribbons and Israeli flags, as Ohel played 'Song Without a Name' by Yehudit Ravitz, a melody he tapped during his ordeal. Released as part of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal, Ohel's return highlights Israel's efforts to free hostages, though three individuals—Ran Ben-On, Dror Or, and Sudthisak—remain in Gaza.

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After 775 days of captivity, freed pianist Alon Ohel returned to the keys at Tel Aviv's Hostages Square, playing the song that sustained him through Gaza's tunnels.

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An online debate has erupted over the origins of the term 'Oyibo,' used in Nigerian languages to refer to white people or Europeans. Some claim it derives from the Yoruba word 'Oyinbo' and was adopted by Igbo speakers in the 19th century, citing S. Koelle's Polyglotta Africana where Igbo groups used 'Onyeọcha.' Others argue it is a longstanding Igbo word from early European trade contacts, with references to Itsekiri usage and Igbo terms like 'Beke,' leading to tribal exchanges and demands for pre-1700 evidence.

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Inter Primavera overcame a 3-2 deficit to defeat Real Betis 5-3 in the UEFA Youth League round of 16 at their Milan youth center, with star striker Jamal Iddrissou scoring a hat-trick including the equalizer in the 70th minute. Mattia Mosconi provided three assists, Matias Mancuso netted the go-ahead goal, and Mattia Marello sealed the win with a stunning 94th-minute free-kick after Betis' late red card. Iddrissou, an Italy U20 international with 12 goals this season, led Inter as the last Italian side standing, set to host the Benfica-AZ Alkmaar winner in the quarters on March 17-18.

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Jamal Iddrissou buried a penalty just two minutes in, but what followed was a wild ride of goals, comebacks, and pure grit from Inter's young guns.

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Bukayo Saka opened the scoring early with a header from Martinelli's lay-off, and Piero Hincapie made it 2-0 soon after halftime, but Hugo Bueno pulled one back and debutant Tom Edozie leveled in the 90+4th minute via Riccardo Calafiori's own goal. Martinelli assisted the opener and had chances, yet drew ire for heavy touches, poor passes, and no further impact, with fans calling his play stagnant and lacking killer instinct. The draw cuts Arsenal's lead over Manchester City to five points ahead of the North London derby, as Declan Rice showed his fury by ripping off his shirt at full time.

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Arsenal raced to a 2-0 lead at Molineux, only for a second-half meltdown to hand Wolves a dramatic equalizer in stoppage time. Fans turned their frustration squarely on Gabriel Martinelli's shaky display.

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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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The Catholic actors promoted Hallow's Pray 40 challenge on Ash Wednesday, February 18, 2026, displaying the traditional cross-shaped ashes that remind people 'you are dust, and to dust you shall return.' Europeans, especially Italians, expressed shock, saying they've only seen ashes sprinkled on the head, not drawn as crosses, while Americans and others defended it as a standard practice in many places. The exchange revealed Catholicism's global variations—both methods are valid per the Roman Missal—turning a moment of piety into a lively lesson on shared faith across cultures.

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Mark Wahlberg and Jonathan Roumie appeared on Fox & Friends with bold black ash crosses on their foreheads, kicking off Lent and surprising many viewers worldwide.

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Jude Bellingham and Dani Ceballos will not recover in time for Real Madrid's UEFA Champions League Round of 16 fixtures, according to reports from COPE.

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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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The 25-year-old Nigerian striker, on loan at Werder Bremen from Bayer Leverkusen, underwent cartilage repair surgery in early January and is now grinding through intensive rehab at Leverkusen's facilities. He's sharing selfies from Biodex sessions to rebuild quad strength, light drills over hurdles, and gym work, all while joking about his routine of rehab, sleep, and gaming streams. Fans and the club are rallying behind him with messages like 'C’mon fighter' and 'Admin trusts the comeback,' as he eyes a mid-May return at the earliest. His resilience shines through past knee troubles, fueling hope for his role in Leverkusen's title push and Nigeria's internationals.

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Just over five weeks after knee surgery, Victor Boniface is back on the pitch, balancing on high-tech machines and jogging straights under cloudy skies at BayArena.

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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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Désiré Doué of Paris Saint-Germain and Lamine Yamal of Barcelona are the only under-20 players to achieve 5 or more goal contributions in the UEFA Champions League this season.

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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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Ghene, an Arsenal fan, tweeted during the 2025-26 title race that Kepa Arrizabalaga winning the Premier League would leave De Gea with little to show, despite Kepa's Champions League medals but no domestic title yet. Manchester United supporters swarmed the replies, pointing out De Gea's 2013 Premier League win under Sir Alex Ferguson, plus FA Cup, Europa League, and Golden Gloves. Arsenal lead the table with 56 points from 25 games, nine clear of City, as Kepa serves as backup to David Raya on a £5m deal.

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An Arsenal supporter cheekily posted that Kepa just needs one Premier League win to outshine David de Gea. United fans quickly fired back with trophy photos from 2013.

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On January 18 in Kurmin Wali village, armed bandits abducted 163 to 177 people from two Cherubim and Seraphim churches and one ECWA congregation around 9-10 a.m., with 9 to 11 escaping soon after. Kaduna police first denied the reports but confirmed them after verification, launching operations while noting the captives' location is known but blocked by human shields. Bandits demanded 250 million naira and 20 motorcycles from the village head, accusing locals of stealing bikes; no ransom has been paid. Escaped mother Lovina Ezekiel lost her two-week-old baby in the chaos and fears for her husband and five children still held, as families sleep in the bush amid trauma.

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Gunmen stormed three churches during Sunday services, herding worshippers into the bush as families watched in horror. Nine days later, more than 160 remain captive.

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Deportivo Alavés and Girona FC shared a thrilling 2-2 draw in La Liga Matchday 25 at Estadio de Mendizorroza on Monday night. Boyé scored twice for the hosts, opening the scoring in the 5th minute and nodding in Víctor Parada's cross late to secure a point and lift Alavés three points clear of relegation. Girona fought back through Vladyslav Vanat and Viktor Tsygankov but couldn't hold their 2-1 lead, as their defense struggled with crosses. The result leaves Alavés 14th with breathing room, while Girona remain 11th and frustrated mid-table.

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With the clock ticking down in the 89th minute, Lucas Boyé leaped high to head home and spark wild celebrations at Mendizorroza. It was the dramatic equalizer Alavés desperately needed.

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