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Mac Donald's February 24 post argued the Ferguson effect—where post-2014 protests led police to ease proactive work, spiking homicides in black communities—remains real and ignored by media. Musk replied 'Legacy media lies relentlessly,' sparking memes, charts, and stories from users pointing to FBI data showing black Americans as half of 2015 homicide victims despite being 13% of the population. Critics dispute the link to protests, citing other factors like economics, while recent 2024-2025 drops in crime add nuance to the ongoing discussion on policing and reporting.

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Heather Mac Donald shared a video mourning overlooked black homicide victims, blaming media narratives and a pullback in policing. Elon Musk's sharp reply lit up the conversation with millions of views.

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Al-Hilal supporters started the #WeTrustHilal hashtag on X to rally behind the team ahead of a decisive Roshn Saudi League match where the team trails by three points. The campaign emphasizes support despite past criticisms and urges players including Ruben Neves, Sergej Savic, Karim Benzema, Kalidou Koulibaly, and Theo Hernandez to secure the title with wins in remaining matches.

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Real Madrid's goalkeeper cheekily forecasted a seventh straight knockout matchup with Manchester City, echoing assistant coach Alvaro Arbeloa's quip about facing them 'just like the last 7 years.' Midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni preferred Sporting CP for the easier trip, but history looms large after epic clashes from quarters to semis. The draw happens Friday at 12:00 CET in Nyon, Switzerland, with first legs March 10/11 and returns March 17/18, pitting powerhouses like Arsenal, Liverpool, PSG, and Bayern against fresh challengers.

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Thibaut Courtois grinned post-match and predicted the inevitable: Real Madrid drawing Manchester City in Friday's Champions League knockout draw. It's a rivalry that's defined six of the last seven seasons.

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Social media users highlighted the improbability of Real Madrid facing Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League for 6 out of the last 7 seasons, calculating a probability of 0.038%. Former Real Madrid player Álvaro Arbeloa stated that fans are accustomed to these frequent matchups and anticipates another clash, noting the difficulty of playing the second leg away. Posts speculated on potential Champions League knockout stage drawups predicting another Real Madrid vs. Manchester City encounter.

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A post highlighting Efron's blond, muscle-bound ring entrance in 2023's The Iron Claw drew over 900 likes and sparked replies lamenting the A24 film's lack of nominations amid its buzz for the tragic Von Erich family story. The chat expanded to perfect movie scores and openings, with fans praising Jurassic Park's helicopter reveal, Pirates of the Caribbean's underwater cave, and the Rohirrim charge in Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers. Newer nods included Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3's Rocket backstory and Dune's Arrakis sunrise, celebrating timeless scenes that endure.

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Zac Efron's chiseled transformation into wrestler Kevin Von Erich left fans fuming—no Oscar nod despite the emotional powerhouse performance.

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Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, held a phone call with Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister, to discuss regional developments including the Pakistan-Afghanistan border situation and ways to reduce tensions. Pakistan briefed Saudi Arabia on its response to Afghan aggression via targeted operations under 'Operation Ghazb lil Haq'. The call occurs amid clashes between Pakistani and Afghan forces, Pakistani capture of Afghan Taliban posts in North Waziristan and Upper Kurram, mutual airstrike claims, and Taliban threats of retaliation.

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In an 11-inning thriller at Jacksonville's VyStar Ballpark, Notre Dame came back from a 5-run deficit to beat Indiana 9-8 during the Live Like Lou Jax College Baseball Classic. Mark Quatrani smashed two homers, while Berkland went 4-for-6 with three RBIs and the walk-off single to left-center that scored the winning run. Indiana had built an 8-3 lead with big hits from Andrew Malamazian and Landen Fry, but the Fighting Irish bullpen held firm in extras to secure the 3-3 record improvement.

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Down 8-3 in the seventh, Notre Dame loaded the bases and exploded for five runs to tie it. Drew Berkland then crushed the game-winner in the 11th, sending fans into a frenzy.

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The 27-year-old USMNT midfielder reached a rare milestone as only the third Juventus player to score 10 goals in UCL/European Cup history, behind legends Michel Platini and Pavel Nedved. Across the two legs against Galatasaray, he played striker, false nine, and left-back, earning praise from Clarence Seedorf for his tactical smarts and quality in both attack and defense. His form has fans calling him a 'Swiss Army knife,' with a contract extension to 2030 reportedly imminent and strong showings boosting USMNT hopes for 2026.

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With Juventus down three goals and a man short, Weston McKennie rose high for a thumping header in the 82nd minute, dragging his team to extra time in a wild Champions League playoff.

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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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Ghene, an Arsenal fan, tweeted during the 2025-26 title race that Kepa Arrizabalaga winning the Premier League would leave De Gea with little to show, despite Kepa's Champions League medals but no domestic title yet. Manchester United supporters swarmed the replies, pointing out De Gea's 2013 Premier League win under Sir Alex Ferguson, plus FA Cup, Europa League, and Golden Gloves. Arsenal lead the table with 56 points from 25 games, nine clear of City, as Kepa serves as backup to David Raya on a £5m deal.

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An Arsenal supporter cheekily posted that Kepa just needs one Premier League win to outshine David de Gea. United fans quickly fired back with trophy photos from 2013.

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The Brazilian keeper, who joined from Manchester City last September for €13 million, has won over fans in Istanbul despite the Turkish league's intensity. Following Sunday's 3-2 comeback victory at Papara Park, fake accounts posted ugly messages, but real ultras insisted they're not Fener's—echoing past rival troll incidents. Posts from accounts like @yescontextfb and @fenermarkajorg, racking up thousands of likes, shared action photos, chants, and messages like 'We love you, Ederson. 💛💙' to drown out the noise and show unwavering loyalty.

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After a tough win over rivals Trabzonspor, Ederson Moraes faced nasty Instagram comments aimed at him and his wife. True Fenerbahçe supporters quickly flooded his page with love and defiance.

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The forward, who joined from Bayern Munich's youth setup in 2022, has racked up 25 goals and 19 assists in 115 appearances, including dazzling performances this season that earned him a record as Juventus' youngest-ever captain. His new contract brings a €6 million net annual salary over 4.5 years, placing him among the top earners, after he turned down interest from clubs like Arsenal, Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Chelsea. Club CEO Damien Comolli called it a vital step in Juventus' revival, while Yildiz declared his love for the club, joking rivals could buy him on FIFA instead.

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Kenan Yildiz, the 20-year-old Turkish star wearing No. 10, just signed a new deal to stay with Juventus through June 2030. Fans are buzzing over the club's slick announcement video set to The Weeknd's 'Starboy.'

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Osasuna upset La Liga leaders Real Madrid 2-1 on Saturday, with Ante Budimir scoring from the spot in the 38th minute, Vinícius Júnior equalizing in the 73rd, and veteran Raúl García clinching it deep in stoppage time. Trent Alexander-Arnold, subbed on at right-back for Madrid, faced heavy online mockery for passively jogging alongside García during the decisive goal, earning a 4/10 rating and memes like 'RB Ward Prowse.' While some blamed teammates Raúl Asencio's lunge and Dani Ceballos' backpass, the viral moment overshadowed Madrid's snapped 18-game unbeaten run as Barcelona closes in two points back.

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Raúl García danced past defenders and rifled in a 90th-minute rocket at El Sadar, handing Real Madrid a shocking defeat—but a clip of Trent Alexander-Arnold jogging beside him stole the online spotlight.

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Femi Dapson, an internet personality, and Simi Sanya exchanged vows in a private registry ceremony attended by close family and friends.

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The 22-year-old French midfielder, signed from Lyon for £34 million in summer 2025, impressed in pre-match drills with outrageous flair that fans compared to Ronaldinho and Hatem Ben Arfa. Coming off the bench in Manchester City's 3-2 victory, he assisted Nico O'Reilly's winner for his seventh Premier League assist this season. With three goals and seven assists in limited appearances under Pep Guardiola, Cherki's skill has fans calling for more starts while praising his bargain transfer.

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On a misty night at the Etihad, Rayan Cherki juggled and flicked the ball with pure joy alongside Phil Foden, drawing eyes from the pitch to screens everywhere.

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The 25-year-old academy product has played just 31 minutes across three recent Premier League games, including zero in Sunday's 2-1 comeback win at Liverpool despite Erling Haaland's late penalty sealing victory. Pep Guardiola calls Foden his 'son' and promises a step-by-step return after identifying team issues, but pundits and fans debate his inconsistency in big matches and England's No. 10 pecking order behind players like Bellingham and Palmer. With City second in the table, six points behind Arsenal, these crunch weeks could define Foden's role at club and international level.

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Phil Foden, Manchester City's homegrown star, has barely seen the pitch since a halftime hook in January's derby loss to United. Four months from the World Cup, fans worry his bench time could derail his England hopes.

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Manchester City has opened talks with Bernardo Silva's representatives and offered a contract extension to retain the Portuguese midfielder for at least one more year as his current deal expires at the end of the season. Benfica, Juventus, and Chicago Fire are among the clubs interested in signing him on a free transfer this summer. Other teams like Barcelona and Atletico Madrid have also shown interest in the player.

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In a Tennis TV interview before defending his Acapulco title, Alexander Zverev said he lost the Australian Open semifinal to Carlos Alcaraz because he ran out of gas in the fifth set, while noting Alcaraz got 'physical breaks' from cramping issues in earlier sets. The January 30 match lasted five hours and 27 minutes—the longest AO semifinal ever—with Alcaraz winning 6-4, 7-6(5), 6-7(3), 6-7(4), 7-5 after treatments for cramps and a leg problem. Zverev brushed off the loss as a strong run overall, shared plans to play more aggressively this offseason, and kicked off Acapulco with a sharp 6-2, 6-4 win over Corentin Moutet, daughter Mayla cheering from the stands.

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Randal Kolo Muani had a one-on-one opportunity against Emiliano Martinez late in the 2022 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal match between France and Argentina but failed to score after Martinez made a crucial save. The miss preserved the 2-2 tie, leading to Argentina's victory in the penalty shootout and advancement to the semifinals.

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After a 2-0 FA Cup win over Salford City, Guardiola confirmed Savinho is close to returning from a seven-week quad injury, praising his dazzling dribbling and predicting he'll become an unbelievable winger on both flanks once he sharpens his end product. Jeremy Doku is also nearing a comeback from a calf issue, with new loanee Antoine Semenyo already impressing amid squad rotations. Sitting second in the Premier League, four points behind Arsenal with a game in hand, City face Newcastle next on February 21 as key returns like John Stones and Mateo Kovacic bolster their title charge.

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Pep Guardiola lit up his post-match presser with glowing words on Savinho, the young Brazilian winger who's just days from boosting City's attack.

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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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