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In Chelsea's 3-1 victory at Molineux on February 7, the Premier League's Key Match Incidents panel decided by a 3-2 vote that a 49th-minute challenge on Joao Pedro warranted a third penalty, as Sa's extended leg made clear contact. Yet they unanimously backed VAR's non-intervention, since it didn't meet the 'clear and obvious error' bar for overturning the on-field call, and no red card was needed due to lack of force. Pedro had already earned two first-half penalties converted by Cole Palmer for his hat-trick, helping Chelsea extend their streak to four under Liam Rosenior and rise to fifth with 44 points from 26 games. Fans aired confusion over the VAR threshold, fueling jokes about a near 'penalty hat-trick' and ongoing referee debates.

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Joao Pedro leapt for a high ball, but Wolves keeper Jose Sa's raised boot caught his thigh— a moment the panel later deemed penalty-worthy.

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Leandro Trossard was substituted in the 93rd minute of Arsenal's match against Athletic Bilbao after Martin Bueno struck him in the jaw or chin with his shoulder off the ball. Arsenal followed medical assessment and concussion protocol checks to make the substitution. The incident sparked debate over whether it qualified as a legitimate concussion sub.

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Manchester United beat Tottenham 2-0 at Old Trafford on February 7, with Bryan Mbeumo scoring from Kobbie Mainoo's assist and Bruno Fernandes sealing it late via Diogo Dalot. Tottenham's Cristian Romero saw red for a high lunge on Casemiro, a call Oliver explained clearly to VAR and backed by Alan Shearer. The Ref Cam release four days later stole the show, showing Oliver quipping to Conor Gallagher after a missed chance—'Better first touch, you would have scored'—and earning praise for humanizing referees' tough work amid player protests and noise. While some Spurs fans saw bias, most hailed Oliver's calm multitasking, boosting respect for officials as United chase second place.

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Referee Michael Oliver's on-pitch view from Man Utd's 2-0 win over 10-man Tottenham captured quick decisions, VAR talks, and cheeky banter that had fans nodding in appreciation.

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Liverpool are advancing talks to sign the left-footed right winger or attacking midfielder for up to €35m including bonuses, with the 21-year-old set to join after the 2026 Club World Cup. Allan has shone in 64 senior appearances for Palmeiras, netting five goals and six assists despite not always starting, and his progressive style fits Arne Slot's high-pressing system. Fans mix excitement over his highlight-reel dribbles with caution from past Brazilian signings and work permit questions, while rivals like Newcastle and Napoli trail thanks to Liverpool's right of first refusal.

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A 21-year-old Brazilian talent with flair and pace could soon light up Anfield, as reports claim Liverpool edge ahead in negotiations for Palmeiras' Allan Andrade Elias.

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The 18-year-old Barca star, who placed second in last year's Ballon d'Or, missed the first-half kick after Dani Olmo's opener, paving the way for Girona's Fran Beltran equalizer and Thomas Lemar's late winner. Despite completing the most dribbles and earning a 7.9 rating while battling illness, Yamal's slip handed Real Madrid the La Liga lead with Barca now two points back at 58 from 24 games. Fans clashed online over whether he's truly better than Chelsea's Cole Palmer, who has eight Premier League goals this season including a hat-trick, citing career stats, positions, and Yamal's Euro 2024 heroics at a young age.

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Lamine Yamal stepped up to the penalty spot, feverish but determined, only to see his shot cannon off the post in Barcelona's stunning 2-1 defeat to Girona.

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Supporters of South African reality TV star Ashley Ogle, evicted early from Big Brother Mzansi Season 5 in February 2025, are hyping her TikTok presence and new baby account @kenzo-lu, which gained 20,000 followers fast. The loyalty surges after an unverified clip surfaced with screenshots of aggressive messages and a Washington, D.C. court filing tied to abuse allegations from someone believed to be Ogle. Amid her spat with ex Sweet Guluva over paternity of son Kenzo-Lu Ogle, fans like @bittylethal push phrases such as 'HYPING ASHLEY OGLE ONLY' and call for privacy during her legal battles and difficult pregnancy.

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A leaked video showing heated texts and court papers has fans circling the wagons around Ashley Ogle, showering love on her and baby Kenzo-Lu instead.

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Chelsea supporters expressed frustration over former manager Enzo Maresca's decisions to bench midfielder Andrey Santos despite his fitness and deploy right-back Malo Gusto in midfield. Discussions highlighted Santos' strong recent performances alongside Moisés Caicedo, which reduced Caicedo's workload and provided team balance. Fans also criticized tactical choices such as the lineup against Atalanta and underutilization of players like Nkunku and Palmer.

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In early 2025, activist Joey Carbstrong secretly filmed 10 days at T&S Abattoir in Arley, capturing workers mistreating sheep: hurling them into walls, blasting wolf howls to terrify them, and letting some suffer conscious for minutes after slaughter without stunning. Expert Jenny L. Mace confirmed breaches of welfare laws, leading to three sackings, a license revocation by the Food Standards Agency, and a police probe with no charges yet. The abattoir, which processed 1,000 sheep weekly for halal meat, faced resident complaints and rejected expansion plans, reigniting demands to end non-stun slaughter amid legal exemptions for religious needs.

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Sheep slammed against concrete, throats cut while conscious—these hidden horrors from a Warwickshire abattoir have people reeling all over again.

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On February 19 in New Westminster, British Columbia, leadership candidate Avi Lewis pitched 'public options' like a low-cost warehouse grocer, SaskTel-style telecom, and postal banking through Canada Post, drawing from Canada's past Post Office Savings Bank and international examples. The idea drew praise from supporters for its pragmatism but sharp criticism from conservatives like Brian Lilley and even former NDP leader Tom Mulcair, who called government-run groceries mind-boggling. Lewis compared it to Tommy Douglas's Medicare push, as the party chooses a new leader after its 2025 election collapse, with voting starting March 9.

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During the NDP's final English debate, Avi Lewis called for government-run alternatives in groceries, telecom, and banking to fight price gouging and ease affordability woes.

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Real Madrid secured a narrow 1-0 win in the Champions League playoff first leg at Estádio da Luz, thanks to Vinícius Júnior's curled strike in the 50th minute. Chaos erupted when Vinícius reported racist abuse from Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni, pausing play for nearly 10 minutes and leading to Benfica's assistant coach getting sent off. Post-match, outrage focused on Valverde escaping punishment for his elbow toward Dahl's face, with Benfica fans calling it a clear red while Madrid supporters saw it as just freeing his arm in a grapple; Benfica also griped over a waved-off penalty shout.

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Fede Valverde's arm swing at Samuel Dahl right by the Benfica bench looked brutal in clips—no ball in sight, just pure tussle. Fans couldn't believe referee François Letexier and VAR let it slide without even a booking.

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The 22-year-old Uzbek star shook off a concussion scare from Saturday's tense 2-1 win at Liverpool and is set to feature against Fulham. Guardiola highlighted Khusanov's rapid improvement, good decisions, strength, and speed, despite his limited English, while confirming City's injury woes with Gvardiol and Kovacic out. City trail Arsenal by six points and face a tough historical record against Fulham, making every match crucial in the title race.

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Pep Guardiola grinned through his press conference, calling young defender Abdukodir Khusanov no William Shakespeare—but plenty smart on the pitch.

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The 28-year-old Argentine joined Bournemouth in 2022 for €15 million and has shone as a ball-playing center-back, topping charts in defensive actions at 15.64 per 90. Barcelona are watching closely amid backline injuries, but Juventus lead the chase with a lucrative four-year offer planned soon, while Tottenham, Dortmund, and others circle. Fans mix hope for a 'no-brainer' upgrade with doubts over his level, urging Barca to act before he's gone.

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Marcos Senesi has been a tackling machine in the Premier League, leading Europe's top leagues with 1.33 tackles per 90 minutes. Now, with his Bournemouth deal expiring next summer, Barcelona see a smart free-agent chance to fix their leaky defense.

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The 26-year-old Egyptian, who joined City for £59 million last year and scored eight Premier League goals in his debut season, has played just 206 league minutes this term with no goals. Villa, sitting second with 42 points from 20 games, want attacking depth for their top-four push, though City view him as vital rotation and a winter exit looks unlikely. Fans are excited at the idea of him linking up with Ollie Watkins, while Spurs have also enquired amid the open transfer window until February 3.

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Omar Marmoush has lit up the Africa Cup of Nations for Egypt, but back at Manchester City, he's barely getting off the bench. Now Aston Villa are reportedly circling for a January boost.

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The 25-year-old Englishman, on loan from Marseille for a reported £1m fee with a £6m buy option, joined Wolves alongside Adam Armstrong as they fight relegation from the bottom of the Premier League after 25 games with few points and no wins in 19 league matches. Despite Cole Palmer's first-half hat-trick for Chelsea on February 7, Gomes impressed teammates like Tolu Arokodare, who called the new signings exceptional, and drew fan praise for his vision and ball control reminiscent of Ruben Neves and Joao Moutinho. Supporters compared him to Michael Carrick or Vitinha, though some noted his 5-foot-6 frame as a past career hurdle, with Manchester United fans lamenting his departure.

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Angel Gomes stepped onto Molineux for his Wolverhampton Wanderers debut and immediately owned midfield with silky passes and calm control, even in a 3-1 loss to Chelsea.

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World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and No. 2 Iga Swiatek have pulled out of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, leaving No. 3 Elena Rybakina as the top seed in the stacked 64-player draw starting Sunday. Sabalenka cited not feeling 100 percent despite her special bond with the event, while Swiatek adjusted her schedule ahead of Indian Wells. Rybakina, a past Dubai champion, faces a tough quarter with possible matchups against Emma Raducanu, Karolina Muchova, and others, in a tournament featuring 16 of the top 20 players and running February 15-21.

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Aryna Sabalenka shared her disappointment over skipping Dubai, a tournament she loves, because she's not feeling fully fit. That opens the door for Elena Rybakina to lead a powerhouse field.

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Skepta teased the track featuring Asake back in December 2025 during a Dubai show, crediting producers Lex Luger, Vanco, and Jae5, then previewed it again at Amazon Music's '26 Lot Party. In the snippet, Asake drops lines like 'Allah Wallahi ya,' 'Omo Naija pewon,' and 'Your skin soft, Aloe Vera' over a gritty beat blending Afrobeats and UK drill. Supporters call it a cross-cultural banger full of vibe, while critics roast the rhymes as simplistic and repetitive, with jabs like 'primary 2 ass rhyme schemes' and accusations of recycling old flows.

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A quick 27-second clip of Asake's Pidgin bars on Skepta's 'Aloe Vera' has fans buzzing with love and shade alike. From fire emojis to brutal memes, the energy is electric.

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At the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, Swiss figure skater Livia Kaiser performed her signature free skate program in Milan, blending 'Lucy Gray (Part 1)' from The Hunger Games prequel with poetry and instrumental tracks. Dressed in flowing silver-gray that echoed the character's folk vibes, she earned 171.52 total points for 23rd place after a strong short program featuring a triple Lutz-triple toe. Fans celebrated the crossover, with clips of her spins and spirals drawing Hunger Games enthusiasts who cheered the program's return from the 2025/26 season.

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Picture the Olympic ice transforming into a misty Appalachian ballad as 21-year-old Livia Kaiser glides to Rachel Zegler's haunting 'Lucy Gray' voice.

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A 103-second clip from Game 6 of the 1997 NBA Finals shows the Chicago Bulls' iconic player introductions, with pulsing skyline graphics and dramatic music as the team clinched their fifth title in seven years over the Utah Jazz. Fans share goosebumps and confessions of awe, from Chicago natives to rivals feeling the old dread, praising Ray Clay's signature style and the era's unmatched aura. Many contrast it with modern NBA intros, calling it the peak of sports presentations that no team has topped.

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Ray Clay's booming voice echoes: 'From North Carolina, at guard, 6'6", Michael Jordan.' That 1997 call still sends chills through fans worldwide.

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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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