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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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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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Giga Based Dad shared a photo of 20-year-old heir Princess Leonor last week, insisting she marry so her husband could rule as king. Critics corrected him on Spain's male-preference primogeniture, which made Leonor heir apparent in 2014 as King Felipe VI's eldest child. They highlighted trailblazers like Queen Urraca, Europe's first sovereign queen from 1109, and Isabella I, who funded Columbus's 1492 voyage and shaped global history. The poster clarified that only men fit to lead, fueling clashes between tradition and Spain's long record of powerful queens.

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A conservative poster's call for Princess Leonor to step aside for a husband sparked pushback from history buffs eager to spotlight Spain's pioneering female rulers.

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The row started when Green Party deputy leader Zack Polanski shared a Bangla-language video promoting multiculturalism in Greater Manchester seats ahead of local elections, captioning it to taunt right-wing critics. Former Apprentice finalist Thomas Skinner, now a mental health advocate with 413,000 followers, hit back by calling Polanski clueless and doubling down on his love for England. Supporters cheered his patriotism, while critics highlighted Skinner's own past scandals and questioned how it fits with his inclusive mental health walks for men. The back-and-forth reflects deeper questions about national identity in a diverse society.

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Thomas Skinner called out Zack Polanski's campaign video with a blunt insult, then declared he hates anyone who hates England. The exchange quickly split opinions online.

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The video from June 21, 2010, in Cape Town shows Ronaldo firing long-range attempts relentlessly before tapping in the seventh goal off a Liedson assist, despite missing most shots against the outclassed Koreans. Messi fans highlighted Ronaldo's single tournament goal and compared it to Messi's own goalless run from 29 shots, while Ronaldo supporters pointed to Messi's struggles and Ronaldo's Euro record of 14 goals. Throwbacks to dribbling fails, Neymar highlights, and 2015 Ballon d'Or stats kept the back-and-forth alive, underscoring why both legends fuel endless GOAT arguments.

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A clip of Ronaldo blasting shots in Portugal's 7-0 rout of North Korea has fans reliving his dominance—and the misses—that earned him Man of the Match.

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Benfica suspended five members and revoked their season tickets after an internal probe into racist behavior at the February 17 first-leg tie against Real Madrid at Estadio da Luz. The club called the actions incompatible with its values, launching ongoing proceedings that could mean permanent bans, amid context pointing to abuse toward Vinícius Júnior. Real Madrid fans criticized the statement's vagueness on the target, while Benfica supporters praised the decisive response; this follows a match pause over a separate racial slur allegation against Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni, who faces a UEFA ban upheld on appeal.

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Videos showed Benfica fans making monkey gestures at Vinícius Júnior as he celebrated during the tense Champions League playoff. The club acted fast with suspensions, but not without drawing sharp criticism.

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The resolution, backed by groups such as Children's Health Defense and Brownstone Institute, calls the 2020-2023 pandemic response the longest suspension of U.S. civil liberties in history. It pushes for declarations of public health emergencies to last no more than 30 days without legislative approval and protections for bodily autonomy and free speech. By late afternoon on launch day, over 10,500 people had signed at covidjustice.org, with supporters like Jeffrey A. Tucker hailing it as a clear stand against what they see as wrong, unscientific measures. Critics from public health circles maintain those steps saved lives, while no senators have endorsed it yet.

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A coalition of health freedom advocates just rolled out a petition demanding the Senate reject COVID-era policies like mandates and closures, vowing never to repeat them.

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Meebits Fútbol Group 1 collectibles revealed 60 GLB 3D avatars representing the national teams of Mexico, Canada, Argentina, Brazil, Netherlands, and Japan. The avatars were made publicly available for use in games, vibecode projects, and playable on OthersideMeta. Community members shared their pulls, traded via Discord, and participated in a 1 PM EST event on OthersideMeta with livestreams and giveaways.

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The 20-year-old midfielder posted side-by-side clips from United's 1-0 Premier League win at Everton on February 23, where teammates swarmed Jordan Pickford during a goal kick—mirroring a WWE pile-on with stars like Braun Strowman and Drew McIntyre. Benjamin Sesko's earlier goal secured the three points and lifted United back into the top four. Fans loved Mainoo's cheeky take, with reactions pouring in from supporters and even Fabrizio Romano, highlighting the squad's fun spirit amid their resurgence.

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In the thick of a chaotic goalmouth scramble, Manchester United players piled on Everton's keeper like wrestlers in the ring. Kobbie Mainoo spotted the hilarious parallel and shared it on Instagram.

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Bukayo Saka and Piero Hincapie put Arsenal ahead early against bottom-of-the-table Wolves, but Hugo Bueno and Tom Edozie's 94th-minute strike forced a 2-2 draw. The slip keeps Arsenal top with 58 points from 27 games, but Manchester City trail by five points from 26 matches with a game in hand. Fans resurfaced Rodri's May 2024 pitchside comment after City's title win, where he tapped his temple and said Arsenal 'don't want to beat us' and settle for draws—prompting rival cheers of 'Bottlers FC' while some Gunners supporters pushed back.

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Arsenal cruised to a 2-0 lead at Molineux, only for Wolves to claw back with a debut stunner in stoppage time. Rivals quickly revived Rodri's sharp words on the Gunners' mentality.

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The matchup pits Lewandowski's 700+ club goals, Bundesliga record of 41 in a season, and 107 UCL strikes against Kane's Premier League records, 213 goals, and explosive Bayern form with 36 in his debut year plus 28 more this season. Lewandowski brings 10 Bundesligas, a UCL title, and praise from Klopp as his best player ever, while Kane shines with playmaking assists and big-game grit despite fewer trophies. Fans argue peaks and finishing for Lewa versus Kane's all-around completeness, with no clear winner as both thrive in 2025/26.

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Bayern legend Robert Lewandowski faces off against Harry Kane in club kits, splitting fans on who's the ultimate striker in a lively poll showdown.

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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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Tottenham Hotspur signed Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig for €60 million. Simons has scored 1 goal in 21 Premier League appearances this season.

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Atlético Madrid took a quick 2-0 advantage through Pablo Javier Álvarez in the 8th minute and Ademola Lookman's first Champions League goal for the club at 45+4. Brugge fought back with Onyedika's strike in the 51st, Nicolò Tresoldi's equalizer soon after, an own goal off Marcos Llorente's cross, and Christos Tzolis' late tap-in at 89 minutes. Lookman, fresh from Atalanta, notched three goals and two assists in five games, while Onyedika added a goal and assist for the Nigerian duo shining bright. The result leaves Atlético's defense vulnerable ahead of next week's second leg in Madrid.

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Atlético surged to a 2-0 lead, only for Brugge to storm back in a second-half frenzy that ended all square. Ademola Lookman's debut goal and Raphael Onyedika's midfield mastery turned the night electric.

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