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Real Madrid secured a tense 2-1 win over Benfica in the Champions League playoff second leg at Santiago Bernabéu, clinching a 3-1 aggregate victory with Júnior's decisive goal assisted by Federico Valverde. Rafa Silva shocked with an early lead, but Aurélien Tchouaméni equalized quickly to earn man-of-the-match. The match followed racism claims from the first leg, where Júnior accused Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni of a monkey slur—denied by the player amid an ongoing UEFA probe—prompting Madrid fans' anti-racism banner and Tchouaméni's dedication of the win against racism.

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Vinícius Júnior raised his arms in that familiar gorilla pose after his 80th-minute winner, waving toward Benfica's bench as boos rang out from visiting fans.

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The incident happened Tuesday evening at the 'People's State of the Union' rally, organized by groups like MoveOn and MeidasTouch, hosted by former MSNBC host Joy Reid and attorney Katie Phang. Gonzales yelled from the audience, 'Joy Reid, you suck! MSNBC fired you because you're a loser!' and mocked the crowd size, prompting police to tell her to take her opinion elsewhere. Reid responded sharply to the hecklers, saying 'Attention all MAGA trolls—your bullshit is not welcome here' and paraphrasing Robert De Niro with 'F**k y’all,' while the event drew over 35 Democratic lawmakers and 4 million livestream viewers.

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Sara Gonzales stood in the crowd on the National Mall, shouting pointed insults at Joy Reid during a Democratic counter-event to Trump's State of the Union. Capitol Police quickly stepped in to escort her away.

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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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Liverpool dominated Brighton 3-0 in the FA Cup fifth round on Saturday, with goals from Curtis Jones, Dominik Szoboszlai, and Mohamed Salah from the spot. Arne Slot rotated four players into a strong lineup featuring Jones at right-back and Gakpo up front, silencing pre-match grumbles over benching young star Rio Ngumoha despite his academy promise. Brighton couldn't break through the Reds' defense led by Van Dijk and Konate, as Liverpool controlled possession and advanced comfortably amid a packed schedule across four competitions.

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Curtis Jones nodded home just before halftime, setting the tone as Anfield roared. Szoboszlai's curling beauty and Salah's cool penalty soon followed in a clinical display.

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Undefeated knockout artist Ernesto 'Tito' Mercado (18-0, 17 KOs) and slick southpaw Frank Martin (19-1, 13 KOs) squared up face-to-face at Friday's weigh-ins in Las Vegas, ahead of Martin's fight tonight against Nahir Albright on the Mario Barrios-Ryan Garcia undercard. Mercado had been calling out names at 140 pounds, and Martin confronted him head-on, with videos capturing the heated exchange and both fighters expressing interest in a future clash. Accounts differ slightly on who approached first, but fans praised Martin's no-nonsense approach while noting Mercado's devastating power. No contracts are signed yet, but a strong showing by Martin tonight could make this matchup a reality.

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Frank Martin stared down Tito Mercado amid the flashing cameras, responding to weeks of trash talk with a direct challenge: 'I'm 100% down to fight you next.' The tension outside the ring felt as charged as any bout.

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Fans of Barcelona and Real Madrid debated referee decisions in a La Liga match, focusing on a tackle by Barcelona defender Jules Koundé deemed dangerous by some and a similar unpenalized tackle by Real Madrid's Brahim Díaz. Discussions centered on perceived inconsistencies in La Liga officiating.

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Sundowns, second with 35 points from 16 games, need a win over fifth-placed AmaZulu (30 points from 17) to leapfrog leaders Pirates and tighten their title hold. The Brazilians fielded stars like captain Ronwen Williams, Teboho Mokoena, and young Siyabonga Ntsabeleng up front, while AmaZulu set up in a 3-4-3 at home. Twenty minutes in, it's 0-0 after even early exchanges, with Sundowns unbeaten in seven straight against Usuthu including five clean-sheet wins.

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Under the lights at Moses Mabhida Stadium, Mamelodi Sundowns lined up like a Bafana Bafana dream team, ready to snatch the top spot from Orlando Pirates.

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The 25-year-old Englishman, on loan from Marseille for a reported £1m fee with a £6m buy option, joined Wolves alongside Adam Armstrong as they fight relegation from the bottom of the Premier League after 25 games with few points and no wins in 19 league matches. Despite Cole Palmer's first-half hat-trick for Chelsea on February 7, Gomes impressed teammates like Tolu Arokodare, who called the new signings exceptional, and drew fan praise for his vision and ball control reminiscent of Ruben Neves and Joao Moutinho. Supporters compared him to Michael Carrick or Vitinha, though some noted his 5-foot-6 frame as a past career hurdle, with Manchester United fans lamenting his departure.

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Angel Gomes stepped onto Molineux for his Wolverhampton Wanderers debut and immediately owned midfield with silky passes and calm control, even in a 3-1 loss to Chelsea.

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Time Out magazine named Cape Town the world's best city for 2025, based on surveys from over 18,500 residents across 50 cities and insights from 100 experts. They evaluated food, culture, nightlife, green spaces, and more, where Cape Town excelled with 95% praising its food scene and 82% calling it beautiful. Bangkok took second, New York third, ahead of Melbourne, London, and others, prompting people to cheer their favorites while questioning spots facing crime or chaos.

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Imagine 97% of locals saying their city makes them happy, with stunning Table Mountain views and penguin beaches right at hand. That's Cape Town claiming the top spot in Time Out's latest ranking.

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