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Chagossian First Minister Misley Mandarin formally grants the United States permission to use Diego Garcia on the Chagos Islands for strikes on Iran. The statement was issued from the new Chagossian settlement and shared widely on social media.

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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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The England forward has notched double-digit goals and assists across competitions, including standout Champions League performances, convincing Barcelona he's their top target for under €30 million. Sporting director Deco met Rashford's agents Monday, reaching a principle agreement on a contract to 2030, with the player keen to stay and open to a pay cut. Barcelona hold a €30m purchase clause but aim to negotiate lower, while United insist on the full amount or his return. Sources believe time and pressure could sway United as the summer window nears.

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Marcus Rashford has lit up the Camp Nou with headers, screamers, and nutmegs during his loan from Manchester United. Now Barcelona want to make his stay permanent.

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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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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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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 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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Diana Taherabadi was detained on January 25 in Karaj, west of Tehran, and taken to Kachoui Prison before a court appearance where officials reportedly threatened capital punishment. No charges are officially confirmed, but activists point to possible 'moharebeh' accusations tied to recent nationwide protests over economic collapse. Her case echoes a pattern of rushed trials and death sentences for youth, as documented by Amnesty International and others, with families silenced by threats.

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Five officers burst into a Karaj home at 8 a.m., handcuffing 16-year-old Diana Taherabadi as she slept. Now in prison, she faces warnings of a death sentence amid Iran's protest crackdown.

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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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Since Michael Carrick took interim charge after Ruben Amorim's January sacking, Manchester United have won five of six games, including triumphs over Manchester City, Arsenal, and Everton—where Benjamin Sesko's strike lifted them to fourth place. Dalot has started every match, thriving at right-back with a 7.72 rating against Everton, sharp dribbles, tackles won, and aerial duels that topped charts. Fans celebrate his turnaround with clips and praise like 'Carrick unlocked Dalot,' though some pundits note lapses and question if the system boosts him more than brilliance.

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Diogo Dalot sliced past defenders and locked down his flank, earning WhoScored's Team of the Week nod after United's gritty 1-0 win over Everton.

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