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The upset snapped Atletico's eight-game unbeaten away streak and exposed their shaky road form of 3 wins, 5 draws, and 4 losses this season, coming just days after their 4-0 Copa del Rey semifinal win over Barcelona. Struggling Rayo, battling relegation, jumped several spots in the table with the vital points, while third-placed Atletico trail leaders Barcelona by 15 points. Barcelona supporters celebrated the result as a potential lifeline for a remontada in the second leg at Camp Nou on March 3-5, with Atletico keeper Jan Oblak admitting post-match: 'We can’t lose matches like this.'

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Rayo Vallecano fans at half-empty Estadio de Vallecas watched their team dismantle Atletico Madrid, with goals from Óscar Valentín, Fran Pérez, and Noah Mendy sealing a shocking 3-0 win.

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Chelsea improved Cucurella's salary last August without extending his deal, which now runs out in summer 2028, bucking the club's trend of ultra-long contracts for stars like Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo. The left-back, once criticized after his £62m arrival, has become a standout this season alongside Reece James and others nearing free agency. While fans praise his energy and tackles, some speculate on a sale next summer for £50m-plus, though Chelsea prioritizes focus on the pitch amid their fifth-place Premier League push.

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Marc Cucurella has turned heads with his tenacious defending, shutting down wingers left and right. Yet his contract ticking down to 2028 leaves fans wondering about his long-term future at Stamford Bridge.

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The quote, referencing Nicolás Otamendi's tattoo flex during Benfica's Champions League loss to Real Madrid, spread rapidly online but lacks any video, audio, or confirmation from Fernández's verified accounts. Searches of news outlets and his social media found no trace, with many labeling it fake news designed for clicks. Reactions divided along Argentina-Brazil lines, while Chelsea fans defended their vice-captain, noting his rumored interest in Madrid makes the jab unlikely. The incident highlights how unverified claims fuel football's club and national tensions.

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A supposed Instagram post from Chelsea's Enzo Fernández mocked Vinícius Júnior's lack of a World Cup, but skeptics quickly called it out as fabricated amid heated football rivalries.

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The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 on Friday that Trump overstepped by using emergency powers for global tariffs, prompting Trump to announce new 10% import tariffs under different authority. Lutnick stood stone-faced next to Trump as he criticized the decision, contrasting his past confident predictions of victory and drawing comparisons to earlier smirks. Pressure on Lutnick builds from bipartisan lawmakers over his 2012 visit to Jeffrey Epstein's island—revealed in unsealed documents—plus claims his firm bought discounted tariff refund rights, though the firm denies benefiting from the ruling. Trump continues to back him publicly despite the bipartisan scrutiny.

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A grim photo of Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick beside President Trump during a heated White House briefing turned into instant online memes, dubbing him a 'hostage' amid fresh calls for his removal.

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Barcelona fell 2-1 to Girona on Monday, surrendering the La Liga top spot to Real Madrid by two points following a second straight loss. Pau Cubarsí scored early in the second half, but quick replies from Thomas Lemar and Fran Beltrán sealed the upset amid controversy over a non-called foul on Jules Koundé. Torres, starting up top, fired a key shot wide and has just one league goal in his last seven games despite 12 tallies this season; fans called him 'useless as cow dung' and 'absolute dogshit,' highlighting his high expected goals but low output.

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Ferran Torres missed a golden chance in the Catalan derby, and Barcelona fans let loose with their frustration after the 2-1 defeat at Montilivi.

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The record £125 million signing from Newcastle has missed 12 games since injuring his ankle while scoring against Tottenham in December. Friday's sessions alongside teammate Jeremie Frimpong showed real progress, with Sweden coach Graham Potter expecting a return before March. Arne Slot noted Isak isn't ready for grass training yet, but the momentum builds ahead of tonight's FA Cup clash with Brighton at Anfield, where league leaders Liverpool aim to stay sharp.

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Alexander Isak flashed a smile while hitting light runs and gym drills at Liverpool's training ground, a welcome sight after months sidelined by a fractured fibula.

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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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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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The 28-year-old England forward joined Barcelona on loan last summer, covering his wages, with a €30-35 million option to buy permanently. United sources dismiss rumors of negotiation, puzzled by claims Barcelona wants a lower price and rejecting talk of manager Michael Carrick wanting him back. Rashford enjoys life in Spain, while fans debate cashing in after his Old Trafford struggles or dreaming of a return amid United's top-four push.

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Marcus Rashford has rediscovered his spark at Barcelona, bagging 10 goals and 13 assists in 34 games. Now United are holding firm on the full buy fee, no discounts.

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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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