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Real Madrid beat Benfica 2-1 at home for a 3-1 aggregate win, advancing to the Champions League round of 16. Benfica scored first through Rafa Silva in the 14th minute, but Aurélien Tchouaméni equalized two minutes later with a header, and Vinícius sealed it late. His repeated celebration referenced an alleged monkey slur by Benfica's banned winger Gianluca Prestianni, whom he reportedly targeted—Prestianni admitted the word to teammates but denied racism, while Benfica called the report false. As the round-of-16 draw nears, Courtois and Arbeloa joked about drawing Manchester City again.

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Vinícius Júnior curled home the winner in the 80th minute, then struck his signature pose again—arms out, chest puffed—to ignite the Bernabéu crowd.

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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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Barcelona posted a photo of Rashford training sharply, captioned 'We know you want to see Rashy in training. 😊,' fueling excitement over turning his January loan from Manchester United into a permanent €30 million summer deal. Reliable reports from Fabrizio Romano confirm Barca's long-term interest and progress on personal terms, though United refuses any discount on the buy option while Barca pushes to negotiate due to budget constraints. Rashford, thriving in Spain at 28, is open to a wage cut to stay, as United fans debate cashing in on their academy star after his form struggles back home.

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Marcus Rashford looks right at home in Barcelona's Blaugrana kit, knee brace on, flying through training drills. The club's cheeky post has fans dreaming of a forever stay in Catalonia.

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Sky Sports News labeled Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice as the best player in the Premier League this season. The claim sparked widespread debate and mockery on X. Users highlighted Rice creating 21 big chances across competitions while comparing him unfavorably to players like Kevin De Bruyne and Mohamed Salah.

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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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The Spanish keeper boasts zero errors leading to goals in 26 starts, with nine clean sheets, 68 saves, and a 70-74% save rate amid Chelsea's leaky defense that concedes over a goal per game. Fans celebrate his turnaround from last season's five errors and injuries, calling him Chelsea's top performer and crediting him for every shutout despite center-back struggles. A few skeptics highlight shaky moments like the recent Burnley draw, but his metrics stand out as Chelsea gear up for Arsenal on March 1.

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Robert Sánchez has gone from scapegoat to savior in Chelsea's goal, shutting out errors entirely this Premier League campaign.

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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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Journalist Ben Jacobs revealed on The United Stand podcast that club officials held internal talks about the 53-year-old Spaniard, whose contract runs until the 2026 World Cup. This follows Ruben Amorim's sacking in January, with interim boss Michael Carrick unbeaten in the Premier League so far and earning Manager of the Month. Other names on the list include Julian Nagelsmann and Roberto De Zerbi, though fans heavily oppose Martínez, citing his Everton and Belgium records, while showing more enthusiasm for Nagelsmann.

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Manchester United's board has quietly discussed Portugal coach Roberto Martínez as a potential summer hire, stirring surprise amid their ongoing search.

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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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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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Manchester United secured a victory against Brentford in a Premier League match, highlighted by a goal from Matheus Cunha. Cunha contributed defensively during the game. Discussions noted controversial moments including diving by Mbuemo and Cunha, time-wasting, referee pressure by Bruno Fernandes, and a push by Maguire on Tarkowski.

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Fans of Sunderland AFC are debating manager David Moyes' future following a recent match with poor attacking output. Discussions question whether to extend his contract, which has 12 months remaining, or replace him in the summer.

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Liverpool manager Arne Slot pushed back against critics of the club's record €450 million summer spending, noting that key arrivals like Alexander Isak, Jeremie Frimpong, and others have barely played due to injuries, limiting the effective spend to €250 million. Despite a net outlay over £260 million and sales like Luis Diaz and Darwin Nunez, the Reds sit sixth after 27 games, trailing Arsenal and others, with set-piece weaknesses adding to the struggles. Slot highlighted that rivals added depth while Liverpool focused on replacements, and recent form shows improvement as players return.

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Arne Slot didn't hold back in his interview, explaining how injuries have sidelined most of Liverpool's big summer signings, leaving him unable to field the full squad he built.

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Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo made an exceptional defense-splitting pass to Pedro Neto, contributing to Joao Pedro's opening goal against Brighton. The sequence started with a progressive pass from Santos to Caicedo, who then found Neto leading to the finish.

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Fredrikstad FK secured highly-rated center-back Chris Irénée Ntamack Pondy, born in 2008, after hijacking a verbal deal Brentford had lined up in January. The left-footed talent from Cameroon's Dauphine Academy has U17 national team caps and drew interest from Germany and Italy too. Norwegian media like TV2 confirmed the move, noting he could train with the squad right away, giving the Eliteserien club a major scouting win in Africa.

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A 17-year-old Cameroonian star with Premier League dreams suddenly heads to Norway instead. Fredrikstad FK pulled off the surprise steal of the transfer window.

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The 34-year-old right-back has played just 27 minutes in 10 matches since his January knee injury recovery, with coach Álvaro Arbeloa favoring younger players like Castilla's David Jiménez and summer signing Trent Alexander-Arnold. Marca reports the club sees his summer departure as a done deal when his contract expires in June, despite a recent positive talk with Arbeloa. Carvajal remains committed to training amid his frustration, eyeing minutes for Spain's 2026 World Cup push after being cleared fully fit.

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Dani Carvajal, Real Madrid's longtime captain, sat frustrated on the sideline during the Valencia win, watching a new signing take his spot.

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Carrick took over on January 5 following Amorim's 14-month tenure, which ended with United's worst-ever Premier League record under him: eight wins from 31 games and no trophies. Since then, the team has earned 16 points from six matches, reviving players like Kobbie Mainoo and prompting fans to split—some credit Amorim for instilling discipline and highlights like the Anfield win, while others say his poor stats justified the change and Carrick's pragmatic tweaks are proving the squad's potential. With whispers of a permanent deal for Carrick if Champions League spot secured, supporters weigh Amorim's long-term foundation against the current push.

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Michael Carrick stepped in after Ruben Amorim's exit, and suddenly United are unbeaten in six league games, sitting fourth and topping the form table.

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Reports claim Alonso, who briefly managed Güler at Real Madrid last season, has told Liverpool owners about his interest in the 20-year-old Turkish midfielder during talks for the Anfield job. Güler has shone with three goals and seven assists in over 1,600 La Liga minutes this season, though Madrid value him at €90 million. Amid Liverpool's slump to sixth place and pressure on Arne Slot, fans are divided—some back continuity, others a reunion, while skeptics dismiss it as rumor.

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Liverpool fans are abuzz with talk of Xabi Alonso pushing for Real Madrid's young star Arda Güler if he takes over at Anfield this summer.

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X users discuss and debate rankings of the best midfielders based on viral graphics comparing statistics like assists and goals. Players such as Vitinha, Pedri Gonzalez, Fermin Lopez, and others like Gbegiri are highlighted or notably absent in these images. Conversations reference Manchester United and Barcelona players amid humorous critiques of performances.

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On February 9 around 4 a.m. in Kayseri's Melikgazi district, 26-year-old Mehmet Ç. used a stolen forklift to crash through a shop's shutters on Tekin Street, took 150 grams of gold jewelry, and rode his own gray donkey to a nearby field where he buried it. Police quickly reviewed CCTV footage, tracked him down, recovered the loot, and got his confession—he's now in custody awaiting trial. The surveillance video drew laughs online for the bizarre low-tech getaway after such a dramatic break-in.

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Imagine smashing a jewelry store with a stolen forklift, grabbing the gold, then hopping on a donkey to escape. That's exactly what happened in a quiet Turkish neighborhood.

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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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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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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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The 21-year-old Denmark international suffered a serious hamstring strain in late January during United's 3-2 win at Arsenal, with scans pointing to a 10-week absence until early to mid-April. Club sources rate him among their elite talents for his explosive pace and versatility at left-back or wing, and recent updates confirm extra rehab to rebuild match sharpness before he returns. Signed from Lecce for £25 million last February, Dorgu exploded under Michael Carrick's interim management after early struggles, leaving fans missing his impact as United climbs the table.

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Patrick Dorgu pulled up chasing a long ball at Arsenal, ending a hot streak with goals against City and the Gunners. Now, United is prioritizing a safe comeback over speed.

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The rumor from @topskillsportuk said Klopp would replace Álvaro Arbeloa and sell Camavinga, Rodrygo, and Bellingham for €250 million to sign Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai again. Fans pushed back hard, pointing to Klopp's past chase for Bellingham and labeling it fake news from an unreliable source. Klopp dismissed Madrid links last month as he settles into his Red Bull role, while Arbeloa leads top-of-the-table Madrid into key matches.

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A wild X post imagined Jürgen Klopp taking over Real Madrid and shipping out Jude Bellingham to fund Liverpool reunions. Fans quickly called it out as nonsense.

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On Cam Newton's podcast last week, Roscoe Dash explained writing the hook 'Livin' in a fantasy, I feel it when you dance with me' for what became Wale's 2011 hit 'Lotus Flower Bomb' featuring Miguel. He got writer credit eventually—listed alongside Wale, Miguel, Sam Dew, Jerrin Howard, and others—but says the initial snub hurt, especially with three daughters to support. Wale pushed back online, crediting Roscoe and Dew for the hook while defending his verses, as producers and fans debate what makes the platinum, Grammy-nominated track shine.

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Roscoe Dash remembers crafting the catchy hook in his studio, only to hear it on the radio without warning or credit. Fifteen years later, the story has fans picking sides all over again.

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