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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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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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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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YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, YSR Congress Party leader, condemned Indian Youth Congress activists for protesting against Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a national event, calling it inappropriate. Indian Youth Congress and Congress supporters responded by highlighting CBI/ED cases filed against Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Revanth Reddy during the UPA era and accusing Jagan of betraying his father Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy's legacy. The exchange escalated into mutual accusations of compromising principles and political opportunism between YSRCP and Congress supporters.

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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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The bet hit a record with more than 62 million 100-yen tickets sold at JRA tracks in Kyoto, Tokyo, and Kokura. A total of 3,159 tickets matched all five races—Kyoto's North Mountain Stakes (No. 10 Grand Plage), Tokyo's Valentine Stakes (No. 2 Wet Season), Kokura's No. 7 Joe Medvin, Kyoto Kinen G2 (No. 12 June Take), and Tokyo's Joint Communications Cup G3 (No. 5 Realize Sirius)—earning each 1,559,760 yen, boosted by the carryover. Favorites dominated most legs with just one mid-range upset, while bettors shared excited screenshots and small wins like 6,950 yen for partial hits amid fist pumps and horse emojis.

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Bettors across Japan poured over 62.6 billion yen into WIN5 on February 15, fueled by a huge 539 million yen carryover that turned race day into a national thrill.

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Manitoba physician Dr. Joss Reimer takes over as Chief Public Health Officer on April 1 for a three-year term, succeeding Dr. Theresa Tam who retired last June after guiding the nation through COVID-19. With experience leading Manitoba's vaccine task force, serving as CMA president, and working on health equity and immunizations, Reimer prioritizes fighting health misinformation and rebuilding public trust strained by pandemic divisions. She steps in as Canada grapples with measles resurgence, avian flu, HIV, tuberculosis, and the opioid crisis, drawing praise for her leadership alongside criticism over past vaccine comments.

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Dr. Joss Reimer steps into a vital role, ready to unite efforts for Canada's most vulnerable amid measles outbreaks and eroding trust.

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TOMORROW X TOGETHER's Soobin and Beomgyu feature on two SPUR May 2026 covers: the vibrant orange SPUR MOOK 'Seoul City Guide' with 124 pages of travel tips, and the sleek special edition of the May issue. The photoshoot, titled 'TWO, NOT ONE: Appropriate and Close Relationship,' highlights their chemistry amid the city's spots, with candid strolls and fashion flair. They also appear in the regular May issue's tabloid supplement, all releasing March 23, 2026—pre-orders offer bonuses like photo cards and signed replicas at sites such as 7net and Amazon.

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Soobin and Beomgyu wander Seoul's streets, cameras capturing their effortless bond in SPUR's first on-location shoot with the duo.

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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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Tottenham sacked Thomas Frank earlier this month after a poor run left them 16th in the Premier League, just two points above the drop zone with 29 points from 26 games. The 47-year-old Croatian Tudor signed as interim head coach until season's end, promising consistency and quick results with his high-pressing 3-4-2-1 style. He's already shaking up the backroom staff and faces a tough start against leaders Arsenal at home on February 22, followed by Fulham, Crystal Palace, and Liverpool.

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Igor Tudor flew into London on Sunday, hit the training ground Monday, and ran his first session by evening—all eyes on the north London derby.

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The hip-hop podcaster, a big Drake fan, posted a photo of himself with the limited-time 'Afters Meal'—a McDouble or Junior Chicken, fries or poutine, and blue raspberry Nite Sprite in black-and-gold OVO packaging—that launched in Canada on February 17. Social media buzzed with speculation he flew from the U.S. to snag it, fueled by his Instagram story rating the poutine 10/10 amid wrappers with German slogans. While some mocked the premium price for a basic order and called out his fandom, others enjoyed the hype around the celebrity collab.

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DJ Akademiks grinned wide next to Drake's new OVO-branded McDonald's combo, sparking endless online ribbing about his trek to Canada.

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The hip-hop podcaster, a big Drake fan, posted a photo of himself with the limited-time 'Afters Meal'—a McDouble or Junior Chicken, fries or poutine, and blue raspberry Nite Sprite in black-and-gold OVO packaging—that launched in Canada on February 17. Social media buzzed with speculation he flew from the U.S. to snag it, fueled by his Instagram story rating the poutine 10/10 amid wrappers with German slogans. While some mocked the premium price for a basic order and called out his fandom, others enjoyed the hype around the celebrity collab.

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DJ Akademiks grinned wide next to Drake's new OVO-branded McDonald's combo, sparking endless online ribbing about his trek to Canada.

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A years-old clip of a pundit ranting about border issues and fentanyl, labeled with garbled 'LIBERAL' text, resurfaced as the perfect single cope. Guys like Hollywood Higgins mourned bros ditching day drinking for dates, while women like notyourbae raged at Instagram flooded with 'ugly ass' boyfriends. The posts mixed bro humor, political satire, and FOMO into holiday snark that lit up feeds.

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On Valentine's Day, singles turned envy into laughs by sharing a chaotic conservative meme and venting about couples' posts.

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The 22-year-old Filipino-American singer-actor released his romantic single under ABS-CBN's Star Music, singing of giving the world, stars, and sunshine to a loved one. Fans from groups like KYLEnatics Worldwide organized trending parties with posts listing his generous, playful traits, pushing the tag to No. 13 in Manila. Excitement builds around his emotive voice, clips from shows like Senior High, and dreamy Dubai photos with co-star Kai Montinola, drawing thousands of adoring replies.

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Kyle Echarri's fans lit up the platform with 'KYLE KUPIDO NgMUNDO,' a playful twist on his ballad's Cupid lyrics, as the track dropped on February 19.

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Teko Modise recently questioned if 21-year-old Mofokeng shines only against weaker teams like Magesi FC, prompting Pirates fans to counter with clips of his cup final winner against Sundowns, goals versus Chiefs, and CAF Champions League standouts against Al Ahly. Supporters highlight Mofokeng's trophies—including three MTN8 titles and two Nedbank Cups—outpacing Modise's early Pirates years. The debate escalated as rivals compared him to ex-Bafana winger Simphiwe Tshabalala, whose rare second-tier call-up to the 2006 AFCON drew cheers from Chiefs and Sundowns fans, though critics dismissed the matchup in today's stronger PSL.

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Young Orlando Pirates star Relebohile Mofokeng faces questions from legend Teko Modise about his big-game grit, igniting a passionate fan showdown over past and present talents.

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South Africans tuned into Moja Love at 21:00 for the ninth season of Uyajola99, where host Jub Jub exposed cheating partners in stories like Siphosethu's doubts since 2019 and Mpho's test of childhood sweethearts. Clips spread fast showing market chases, physical grabs, side chicks fleeing, and Xhosa women's sharp, vulgar insults that had viewers laughing and praising their flair. While Jub Jub stayed cool amid one cheater's attempted kick, some lamented women fighting over unapologetic men on national TV in 2026.

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A man bolts in a blue tracksuit while women grab his belt to stop him—classic Uyajola99 chaos unfolded in tonight's Xhosa-packed episode.

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GMMTV actresses Emi Thasorn, Bonnie Pattraphus, and Any joined gamers Ploymini and Pizpair for PUBG Mobile Thailand's Queens' Battlegrounds livestream on Friday evening. From 7 to 9 p.m. Thai time, the EmiBonnieAny squad faced fan teams in a pink studio setup, dishing out hilarious moments like Bonnie's bunny mom antics, Any's frustrated shouts of 'Who boxed me?!', and Emi's jellyfish hair woes after shootouts. Fans loved the trio's family dynamic, outfit swaps, and wholesome energy, trending under #เอมี่บอนนี่พับจีบ่ even without a chicken dinner.

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Bonnie squeezed into a giant bunny costume, frying pan in hand, while Emi and Any rocked nerdy gamer looks—turning a PUBG battle into pure, laugh-filled chaos.

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Dave Moody and Nate Ryan received the 2026 American Motorsports Media Award of Excellence as co-recipients during a ceremony at Daytona International Speedway. Moody, who has called races since 1978 and leads MRN's NASCAR coverage, was praised for his signature 'trouble!' calls from the turns. Ryan, a veteran journalist from outlets like USA Today and co-host of 'Hauler Talk,' earned acclaim for his lyrical writing. Separately, Mike Joy picked up the 2025 NMPA Myers Brothers Award, capping his 57-year career leading NASCAR broadcasts.

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Dave Moody beamed with his plaque amid cheers from peers at Daytona's media center, a heartfelt moment for the veteran announcer known as 'The Godfather.'

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