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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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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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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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A clip from Linkin Park's 'Faint' music video, posted early Friday by @PopCulture2000s, shows the band's high-energy performance and has drawn over 600,000 views, 26,000 likes, and 5,000 reposts. Released in 2003 from the album Meteora, the song blended nu-metal riffs, Mike Shinoda's rap, and Bennington's screams, peaking at No. 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 and now over 1 billion Spotify streams. Millennials share how its angst lyrics mirror today's frustrations, call for a rock revival, though some point to newer acts like Twenty One Pilots. Linkin Park reformed in 2024 with Emily Armstrong, still touring hits like 'Faint' to huge crowds.

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Chester Bennington's bleach-blond spikes flash amid crumbling cityscapes and mosh-pit chaos in a 2003 clip that's pulling fans back to their youth.

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The Disney Junior track dropped on February 13 in the 'Minnie's Bow-Toons: Pet Hotel' episode, racking up 1.8 million TikTok views and inspiring over 1,300 user videos with pet dances and edits. Fans compare its echoey vocals and quick rhythm to modern pop hits, joking 'Like was PinkPantheress in the studio' or calling it 'Ditto NewJeans in a different font.' Songwriters Rachel Ruderman, Alex Geringas, and Mike Himelstein made it for preschoolers, but adults stream it too, with one gushing 'Minnie is so adorable im acc tearing up.'

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Minnie Mouse sings to her cat Figaro in a pastel pet hotel, crooning lyrics like 'so furry, so cuddly and sweet dear' over a bubbly beat that echoes PinkPantheress and NewJeans.

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The clip from the Rock 'n Roll Rock Cobbler race near Paso Robles shows a loose bull on a private cattle ranch attacking at least three riders that day. No serious injuries occurred, and everyone shook it off to keep racing. Replies mix jokes about cyclists not yielding with advice to give animals space, underscoring trail safety tips from wildlife experts.

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A mountain biker cruises down a misty trail when a grazing bull suddenly charges, flipping him and his bike into the grass.

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Inter Milan defender Federico Dimarco has recorded 15 assists in Serie A this season, positioning him four assists away from Papu Gómez's single-season record of 19 with 12 games remaining. He recently became the first defender in the last 20 Serie A seasons to provide assists in five consecutive matches. Dimarco has also scored 5 goals for 20 goal contributions in 24 league appearances.

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The towering artwork on a Glasgow tenement shows McTominay's stunner against Denmark in the November 2025 playoff, where Scotland won 4-2 to qualify for the 2026 World Cup—their first since 1998. Fans flock to the site as a new pilgrimage spot, while the mural stirs memories of his path from Manchester United academy product to Napoli star, with 13 goals, a Scudetto, and Serie A MVP in his debut season. Rumors of a United return surfaced online, but McTominay shut them down, confirming his focus on Napoli amid extension talks to 2030.

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Mid-air, Scott McTominay smashed home a bicycle kick that ended Scotland's 28-year World Cup wait. Now, a massive 36-foot mural near Hampden Park captures that electric moment forever.

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The 19-year-old duo—Dickinson repping Canada and Misa cheering the U.S., both from Ontario—starts with player matchups and stats before chaos ensues, like Dickinson leaning in too close with his stick mic. Posted early Sunday ahead of the Milano Cortina 2026 gold medal clash at 8:10 a.m. ET, the Sharks called it the only preview fans need, sparking calls for more episodes from delighted viewers. Fans love their chemistry, dubbing them 'Samisa' and joking they'll rival the team's broadcasters one day.

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Two young Sharks stars, Sam Dickinson and Michael Misa, grab hockey sticks as mics and break down the Olympic gold medal game with hilarious banter across a Canada vs. USA table.

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Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, wrapped up a two-day visit to Somalia on February 23-24, requested by the UK Foreign Office to spotlight protecting women and girls from conflict-related sexual violence. She met President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, praised Somalia's new Women, Peace and Security plan, and visited survivors, soldiers' families in Lower Shabelle, local women's groups, and a UK-funded hospital program aiding 130,000 survivors since 2024 with care and support. The trip strengthened UK-Somalia ties on security and welfare, drawing broad praise for her advocacy despite minor online critiques.

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In Mogadishu, the Duchess of Edinburgh sat with survivors of al-Shabaab violence, listening to their stories of rape and assault amid ongoing threats.

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