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Real Madrid edged Benfica 1-0 in the first leg of their Champions League knockout tie at Estádio da Luz, thanks to Vinícius Júnior's opener. Tensions erupted when Prestianni covered his mouth with his shirt from 20 meters away, prompting referee François Letexier to invoke FIFA's anti-racism protocol as Real players claimed he called Vinícius 'mono' five times. Kylian Mbappé and Federico Valverde backed their teammate, while Benfica released footage denying the slur and coach José Mourinho insisted his club isn't racist; UEFA has opened a disciplinary probe that could ban Prestianni for 10 matches.

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Vinícius Júnior celebrated his goal with a dance, but Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni's reaction stopped the Champions League match cold for nearly 10 minutes.

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The Sky Sports poll drew nearly a million views, splitting opinions right after Saka's five-year deal until 2031 made him Arsenal's highest earner at over £300,000 a week. The 24-year-old has 57 Premier League goals and 48 assists in 217 games, plus strong showings against top teams like Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, helping Arsenal lead the table with 57 points from 26 matches. Pundits like Wayne Rooney say Arsenal lack world-class players, while Danny Murphy calls Saka a super talent who needs trophies to prove it—Arsenal's only win in his era is the 2020 FA Cup.

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Bukayo Saka just signed a massive Arsenal contract extension, yet a simple poll asks if he's world class—and fans can't agree, with votes hovering around 60-40 against.

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Fans shared bold claims that Alaba will depart at the end of his contract on June 30, 2026, tagging transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, but he posted nothing on it. The Austrian defender, sidelined by injuries like a torn ACL and meniscus issues since 2023, has started just 10 matches this season after shining early with an El Clasico screamer and a Champions League win. While some fans cherish his highs and post grateful highlights, others gripe about his high salary amid limited play, as the club eyes younger center-backs.

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David Alaba's future at Real Madrid sparked intense buzz Monday night, with fans insisting his exit is locked in—though top sources stay silent.

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The 21-year-old Argentine winger, who moved to Chelsea from Manchester United for £40 million last summer, shared photos from Egypt's pyramids, a desert camel ride, and a Red Sea boat trip during a short mid-season break. Fans loved the stylish snaps in white linen and a shemagh scarf, with Chelsea supporters cheering his off-pitch vibe while rivals teased the Egypt pick over Dubai. After 29 appearances and six goals this season, he's recharging ahead of the February 21 Premier League clash with Burnley.

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Alejandro Garnacho stands arms-crossed in front of the Great Pyramid, tattoos gleaming under the sun, camel ride and yacht cruise close behind.

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At NBA All-Star Media Day in Los Angeles, Jokic burst into laughter during the exchange with Cousins, who later teased about Jokic's mom's reaction on X. Anthony Edwards roasted Jaylen Brown as the one All-Star he wouldn't let date his sister, with Brown firing back playfully. Kevin Durant picked video games over Twitter forever, while Jokic jabbed Luka Doncic about getting fat, all building hype for the 75th All-Star Game at Intuit Dome.

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Nikola Jokic's face lit up like a game-winner when DeMarcus Cousins asked him to pick between endless MVPs or his three horses dominating every race. No hesitation: 'All three horses winning race, brother.'

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Lea, a self-proclaimed Liverpool hater and Everton loyalist, posted the cheeky ranking Tuesday evening, featuring Zidane at No. 1, Garner at No. 2, and legends like Maradona fifth and De Bruyne 16th, while omitting Iniesta and dropping Gerrard outside the top 15. Fans erupted in the 291 replies, with Liverpool supporters defending Gerrard's loyalty and clutch moments like Istanbul, Man City backers slamming De Bruyne's spot, and Barça fans howling over Iniesta's absence. The banter coincides with a fresh TV debate comparing Gerrard to Zidane, underscoring football's endless midfield GOAT battles fueled by brilliance, trophies, and grit.

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An Everton supporter unleashed a playful graphic placing current midfielder James Garner second only to Zidane among history's greatest, drawing instant fire from rival fans.

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Bukayo Saka opened the scoring early with a header from Martinelli's lay-off, and Piero Hincapie made it 2-0 soon after halftime, but Hugo Bueno pulled one back and debutant Tom Edozie leveled in the 90+4th minute via Riccardo Calafiori's own goal. Martinelli assisted the opener and had chances, yet drew ire for heavy touches, poor passes, and no further impact, with fans calling his play stagnant and lacking killer instinct. The draw cuts Arsenal's lead over Manchester City to five points ahead of the North London derby, as Declan Rice showed his fury by ripping off his shirt at full time.

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Arsenal raced to a 2-0 lead at Molineux, only for a second-half meltdown to hand Wolves a dramatic equalizer in stoppage time. Fans turned their frustration squarely on Gabriel Martinelli's shaky display.

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On February 18, @raisinchoirgirl posted a doodle of a cat peering into a lens, captioned 'I like when cats stick their faces in cameras like this.' The post quickly gained nearly 20,000 likes and over 130,000 views, with replies flooding in from owners like @lovetogopee showing tabby Poe's emerald-eyed gaze, @manolitop4's sultry gray cat, and @diamondthrone's Tigger squishing his face near a Christmas tree. @raisinchoirgirl thanked everyone for turning it into 'the greatest thread of all time,' highlighting cats' curiosity-driven habit that brings pure joy through wide-eyed stares and nose-to-screen antics.

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A fluffy cat's intense stare into a phone camera, captured in a simple sketch, drew cat owners rushing to share their own pets' whisker-forward moments.

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EFF leader Nkululeko Dunga filed a formal complaint against ActionSA councillor Xolani Khumalo in Ekurhuleni for breach of privilege and contempt. The complaint follows Khumalo's court appearance on assault and firearm charges, which Dunga claims threatens the council's integrity.

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Mamelodi Sundowns face MC Alger at home in Pretoria on Saturday at 3 p.m. SAST, needing a win to leapfrog into second place in CAF Champions League Group C and reach the knockouts. The stakes rise with ex-Sundowns coach Rhulani Mokwena now leading the confident Algerians, backed by hundreds of raucous traveling fans, while defender Grant Kekana dismissed the hype around dethroning the South African giants. Sundowns, under pressure after recent final losses, train steadily amid calls for unity and a return to their empire-building ways.

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Captain Themba Zwane called on the Yellow Nation to pack Loftus Versfeld and bring the energy for a match that could define their African campaign.

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Customers in the United States and United Kingdom have flooded X with complaints against USPS, FedEx, UPS, and Royal Mail, citing delivery delays, frozen tracking updates, and misdelivered packages as the holiday rush intensifies. Specific grievances include ignored redirect requests, undeliverable marks without delivery attempts, and packages stuck in service loops despite repeated contacts. Carriers responded with standard offers to investigate via direct messages, while USPS noted a potential disruption from a Louisville airport incident on November 19; no widespread systemic issues were reported by major outlets amid pre-Thanksgiving volume spikes.

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Parcels looping endlessly between hubs and vanishing from trackers have ignited a wave of fury on X this week.

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