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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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Brown's post argues that LA's perfect weather and landscapes would make it one of the world's best cities with Barcelona's urban design and walkability. Supporters highlight frustrations with car dependency and point to history like the lost Red Car streetcars, while defenders note LA's massive 470-square-mile sprawl versus Barcelona's compact size and praise existing walkable neighborhoods like Santa Monica and Pasadena. Ongoing plans like Mobility Plan 2035 bring safer sidewalks, bike lanes, and transit upgrades, fueling hopes amid the split views.

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Imagine Los Angeles swapping its endless freeways for Barcelona's lively, walkable streets—city planner Mark R. Brown posed that idea alongside stunning photos of the Stahl House and Eastern Columbia Building.

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Posts on X discuss fears and theories that Israel will pursue the denuclearization of Pakistan following its actions against Iran, as Pakistan is the only other Islamic country with nuclear weapons. Users debate Pakistan's alliances with the US and Israel, infiltration risks in its institutions, and protections from China and India. Counterarguments highlight Pakistan's strategic importance to the US and nukes aimed at India rather than Israel.

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Désiré Doué of Paris Saint-Germain and Lamine Yamal of Barcelona are the only under-20 players to achieve 5 or more goal contributions in the UEFA Champions League this season.

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Celtic FC came from 2-0 down at halftime to win 3-2 against Rangers at Ibrox. Julian Araujo scored the decisive goal in the 97th minute.

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Norway's FK Bodø/Glimt made history Tuesday, advancing to the Champions League last 16 for the first time with a 5-2 aggregate upset over defending finalists Inter Milan. The team from tiny Bodø, population 55,000 north of the Polar Circle, already stunned Manchester City 3-1 at home and Atlético Madrid 2-1 away in earlier play-offs. Key performers included Sondre Brunstad Fet and Jens Petter Hauge in the 3-1 first-leg rout, with mental coach Bjørn Mannsverk—a former fighter pilot—crediting composure lessons for their poise under pressure. The round-of-16 draw comes Friday, pitting these fearless dark horses against Europe's elite.

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Håkon Evjen unleashed a 72nd-minute rocket at the San Siro, sealing Bodø/Glimt's 2-1 win over Inter and wild celebrations for the Arctic underdogs.

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Iranian expatriates and Jewish residents gathered after U.S.-Israeli strikes, codenamed 'Roaring Lion,' killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, 86, and President Masoud Pezeshkian. Iranian state media confirmed the deaths and declared mourning, while President Trump said the operation targeted the regime's top leadership amid rising tensions. Videos showed unified chants against UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and cheers for Israel, highlighting rare solidarity between groups long targeted by Tehran; Iran fired missiles at Israel in response, but defenses held with no major casualties reported.

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Crowds filled London's Golders Green and Finchley on February 28, dancing arm-in-arm with pre-revolutionary Iranian flags, Israeli banners, and American ones—all celebrating the fall of a long-hated leader.

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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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Juventus mounted a stunning comeback from a 5-2 deficit but fell 3-2 after extra time to Galatasaray in the Champions League play-off second leg at Allianz Stadium, losing 5-7 on aggregate. The 23-year-old Thuram raced clear early but chipped wide of the goal, a moment that crushed him when he was subbed off just before Weston McKennie's equalizer leveled the tie. Teammates hugged him tightly amid the tears, while captain Manuel Locatelli said the whole squad felt like crying after giving everything. Galatasaray advances to the last 16 for the first time in 12 years.

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Khephren Thuram buried his face in his hands on the Juventus bench, repeating 'I should have scored' as sobs shook him after a missed chance haunted the team's epic rally.

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The Utah Mammoth stormed past the Minnesota Wild 5-2 Friday night at Delta Center, ending the visitors' sizzling six-game streak. Logan Cooley opened with a short-handed snipe, Keller and Crouse piled on in the second for a 3-0 lead, and Barrett Hayton plus Crouse sealed it in the third despite Minnesota's power-play response from Kirill Kaprizov and Matt Boldy. Karel Vejmelka stopped 21 of 23 shots while Utah outshot the Wild 37-23 and went 2-for-2 on the power play, with the top line of Crouse, Keller, and Nick Schmaltz combining for seven points amid 11 hits and sharp transitions.

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Delta Center rocked as Lawson Crouse buried two goals and Clayton Keller dazzled with a goal and two assists, powering Utah to a decisive 5-2 win.

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Indiana men's basketball named longtime Pacers executive Ryan Carr as its new Executive Director of Basketball, reporting to coach Darian DeVries. A 1996 IU graduate, Carr began as an undergrad manager for Knight, then rose through Pacers ranks to Senior Vice President of Player Personnel, scouting hits like Paul George and Myles Turner while helping craft the 2024-25 Eastern Conference champions. The hire brings proven scouting, draft expertise, and deep Indiana roots to tackle roster building, transfers, and NIL in the modern college game. Insiders like ESPN's Pete Thamel and former coach Tom Crean praised Carr's evaluation skills and character.

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Ryan Carr, who started as a student manager under Bob Knight, returns to his alma mater after 23 years building NBA contenders with the Pacers.

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The Arsenal winger is the only Premier League player this season with 40-plus take-ons and 40-plus chances created, hitting exactly 46 in each despite just five goals and three assists in 24 games. In Sunday's 4-1 North London Derby win over Spurs, Saka led with 22 duels won, 21 final-third passes, and 18 box touches, though he missed three one-on-ones and saw a near-assist denied by deflection. Fans note multiple chalked-off assists from deflections or own goals elsewhere, praising his underlying impact as Arsenal top the table five points clear of Manchester City ahead of a Chelsea clash.

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Bukayo Saka diced up Tottenham's defense, topping every key stat on the right flank while creating chaos for Arsenal's attackers.

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The 27-year-old Italian goalkeeper, who joined City in September 2025 for £26 million after Ederson left, marked his birthday with festive clips shared across social media. Donnarumma debuted professionally at 16 for AC Milan, won the Champions League with PSG, and starred as Italy's Euro 2020 captain and Player of the Tournament. Fans praised his world-class saves and longevity, with some comparing him to legends like Joe Hart and Gianluigi Buffon, while rivals debated his stats against Arsenal's David Raya.

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Manchester City teammates surprised Gianluigi Donnarumma with cake and chants of 'Happy Birthday, Gigio' right on the training pitch, capturing a joyful team moment.

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X users discuss and debate rankings of the best midfielders based on viral graphics comparing statistics like assists and goals. Players such as Vitinha, Pedri Gonzalez, Fermin Lopez, and others like Gbegiri are highlighted or notably absent in these images. Conversations reference Manchester United and Barcelona players amid humorous critiques of performances.

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The Netflix star lands the lead in 'My Mama Cass,' adapting Owen Elliot-Kugell's 2024 memoir about her mother Ellen Naomi Cohen's rise with the 1960s folk-rock group, solo triumphs, and personal battles including body-shaming myths. Produced by the team behind the Bob Dylan film and scripted by Emma Forrest, it promises an authentic portrait without a fat suit, delighting many fans who praise Gunning's fit for the role. While excitement builds for her take on hits like 'California Dreamin',' some note Elliot's lifelong dislike of the 'Mama Cass' nickname she felt overshadowed her talent.

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Jessica Gunning steps into the shoes of Cass Elliot, bringing her Baby Reindeer intensity to the Mamas & the Papas legend's untold story.

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At the 57th NAACP Image Awards on February 28 in Pasadena, Quinta Brunson earned Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series for playing teacher Janine Teagues in Abbott Elementary, which also took Outstanding Comedy Series. She thanked her show family and gave a shout-out to the cast of Ryan Coogler's Sinners, the night's top winner with 12 awards. Brunson arrived with co-star Tyler James Williams, sparking fan chatter about their close poses mirroring the characters' romance, though no real-life confirmation exists. William Stanford Davis added to the wins with Supporting Actor for Mr. Johnson.

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Quinta Brunson beamed on stage in a star-covered gown, clutching her award after Abbott Elementary's big night.

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Fans of the South African telenovela InimbaMzansi debate the dysfunctional marriage of characters Hlathi and Zoleka. Discussions highlight Hlathi's selfishness, abuse, pressure on Zoleka to have children soon after childbirth, family interference, Hlathi's controlling nature, and Zoleka's anxiety. Viewers mention Thumeka as Hlathi's alternative partner for family expansion and question Zoleka's happiness and compatibility with Hlathi.

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