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In the Champions League playoff first leg on February 17 at Estádio da Luz, Real Madrid beat Benfica 1-0 thanks to Vinícius's 50th-minute strike, yet the match was marred by his allegation that 19-year-old Prestianni called him 'monkey'—a claim backed by Kylian Mbappé, who heard it five times. Play stopped for eight minutes under UEFA's anti-racism protocol, and tempers flared post-match with Mbappé demanding a ban, while Benfica released video denying the slur and called it defamation. UEFA launched a probe that could ban Prestianni for 10 matches if guilty, as Brazil's federation supported Vinícius amid divided opinions.

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Vinícius Júnior curled a beauty into the top corner for Real Madrid's winner, but his post-goal celebration turned ugly when he accused Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni of a racial slur.

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At a glitzy event in Gangnam's Strx House club, BTS star Jungkook was unveiled as Hublot's first official ambassador, wearing a tailored burgundy suit, silver earrings, and a possible lip piercing as he showed off the Big Bang Unico King Gold Ceramic timepiece. Hublot's CEO Julien Tornare called it a 'meeting of two originals,' matching the brand's innovative spirit with Jungkook's boundary-pushing style. Fans shared videos of his confident poses and light dance moves, gushing over his rockstar vibe and enduring appeal two years after BTS's group hiatus.

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Jungkook stepped into Seoul's spotlight on February 12, flashing his bright smile and a luxury Hublot watch while fans captured every playful grin and accessory gleam.

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Kroos called the Saudi Pro League a 'strange phenomenon' that no one knew before Ronaldo joined Al-Nassr in December 2022, saying it would fade without him after drawing huge global viewership from 40 million to over 150 million. Despite Al-Nassr's lack of titles amid heavy spending and three coaches, Ronaldo pulled record crowds and sparked stars like Neymar and Benzema to join. Saudi fans counter with Al-Hilal's five trophies, big investments, and the national team's past successes, insisting the league stands on more than one player.

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Toni Kroos, Ronaldo's old Real Madrid teammate, stepped into the spotlight on his podcast to defend the star's massive impact on Saudi soccer.

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Iranian-American doctor Amir Amini, an Iranian-Persian atheist whose family fled the regime, posted that he will spend his life distancing himself from Iran's Islamic regime. He described the regime as a depraved evil cult and an insult to Iran and Iranians. The post sparked debate among users about Iranian diaspora views on Islam, criticisms of ex-Muslims, and regime atrocities.

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Pieter Garicano argues in Works in Progress Magazine that Europe's rigid dismissal protections—like 62 months' salary in Spain or €167,000 per worker for Opel's 2014 factory closure—deter firms from high-stakes bets in EVs, AI, or space tech. While Volkswagen outspends U.S. rivals on R&D, it sticks to safe improvements rather than breakthroughs, and economists link this to Europe's lag in AI chips and mRNA vaccines. Critics cite studies showing protections can spur innovation, plus successes in flexicurity models like Denmark's, but many call for reforms to boost dynamism without sacrificing social stability.

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Europe boasts educated workers and solid infrastructure, yet incomes have fallen 20 percent behind U.S. levels since 2000. A new article pins the gap on strict firing rules that make bold risks too costly for companies.

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Rangers FC achieved a 4-2 away victory over Borussia Dortmund in the UEFA Europa League knockout round first leg at the Westfalenstadion. Goals were scored by James Tavernier, Alfredo Morelos, John Lundstram, and an own goal by Mats Hummels.

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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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A YouGov survey of over 1,000 U.S. adults from February 10-13 revealed 50% support for D.C. statehood and 48% for Puerto Rico, compared to just 27% for Greenland and 24% for Canada. Partisan splits stand out: Democrats strongly favor D.C. and Puerto Rico but oppose the others, while Republicans lean against D.C. and Puerto Rico yet show more openness to Greenland. The findings highlight ongoing debates over representation for tax-paying areas without full congressional votes, amid hurdles like stalled bills and Republican control of Congress.

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Imagine paying federal taxes without a voting senator—that's the daily reality for D.C. residents, and a new poll finds most Americans want to change it for them and Puerto Rico.

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