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On February 21, 2026, Sinn Féin leader McDonald marked the first anniversary of McFarlane's death at age 73 with warm words about his legacy. McFarlane, a former IRA commander, had led the 1975 Bayardo Bar attack that killed five and injured over 50, later commanded the Maze Prison during the 1981 hunger strikes, escaped in 1983, and was tied to a kidnapping where two security forces members died. Critics like Leo Varadkar called it glorification of a war crime, while supporters hailed him as a hero; the clash highlights ongoing divisions from the Troubles.

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Mary Lou McDonald remembered Brendan 'Bik' McFarlane as a comrade devoted to freedom and peace, one year after his death. Her post, featuring him with a guitar amid a Bobby Sands mural, drew swift condemnation for honoring a man linked to deadly attacks.

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Real Madrid secured a 3-1 aggregate victory over Benfica in the UEFA Champions League knockout playoff with a 2-1 win at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, where Vinícius Júnior scored the decisive goal. Youth player Thiago Pitarch made his Bernabéu debut, and Thibaut Courtois made key saves. A Benfica fan was removed and banned for making a Nazi salute before kickoff.

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Arsenal's captain Martin Ødegaard has dismissed rumors of a summer move to Manchester United or Bayern Munich, reaffirming his full commitment to Mikel Arteta's project as the team leads the Premier League by four points after 28 games. Despite injuries limiting him to four league starts this season, he marked his value with an assist in the 4-1 North London Derby win over Tottenham, tying Declan Rice for the team's assist lead. Teammates like Rice showed support online, and fans celebrated the unity as Arsenal chase their first title in 22 years.

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Martin Ødegaard beamed after his wedding last June, surrounded by Arsenal teammates like Saka and Trossard—now he's doubling down on his future with the Gunners.

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Posted on February 10 by Ash, the video captures the baby's instant chill-out to Future's trap beats after rejecting Ms. Rachel's speech-focused kids' songs. Viewers cracked up over the precise bowl kick and the kid's surprised approval, with comments joking about the baby's savvy taste and Future's melodic appeal. Parents shared similar stories of tots preferring rap over rhymes, turning the clip into a fun nod to unexpected baby preferences.

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A fussy baby in a high chair thrashes and kicks a bowl away during Ms. Rachel's nursery rhymes. Mom switches to Future, and the tot spins around, bopping happily on beat.

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Reports claim Chelsea is watching Ronaldo's situation at Al-Nassr closely, drawn by his desire for Champions League football and the club's ability to cover his wages. The speculation follows his brief absence from three games over transfer frustrations, though he reaffirmed his commitment on February 23 with a new deal to 2027 and a 965th career goal in a 5-0 win on February 25. Fans divide between excitement for a Premier League comeback and doubts about a 41-year-old fitting Chelsea's youth focus, while transfer expert Fabrizio Romano insists Ronaldo plans to stay and make history in Saudi Arabia.

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Cristiano Ronaldo's recent goals have silenced doubters at Al-Nassr, but whispers of a Champions League return keep fans guessing about his next move.

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Volker Struth, who manages Wirtz's commercial deals, told BILD he urged Xabi Alonso and Florentino Pérez last summer to sign the £116 million playmaker from Leverkusen for Madrid. The push fell through due to squad and budget issues, and Wirtz's father, his official agent, guided the record-breaking move to Liverpool in June 2025 on a five-year deal. Now 22, Wirtz has four Premier League goals this season and is settling in, with no signs of unrest despite Struth's lingering wishes.

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Liverpool fans cringed this week as Florian Wirtz's marketing advisor revealed his dream of seeing the star in Real Madrid's white kit instead of Anfield red.

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Real Madrid clinched a 2-1 win over Benfica at the Bernabeu on Wednesday, securing a 3-1 aggregate victory in the Champions League with goals from Aurelien Tchouameni and Vinicius Junior after Rafa Silva equalized. Mbappe missed the match due to ongoing left knee discomfort that's lingered since before Christmas, forcing him to leave training the day before despite playing through it previously. Arbeloa stressed prioritizing full recovery over rushing back, with no firm timeline set—possibly 10-15 days—casting doubt on his availability for Monday's La Liga game against Getafe. Vinicius stepped up big in Mbappe's absence, helping test Madrid's depth amid other injuries as they lead La Liga by two points.

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Vinicius Junior curled in a beauty of a winner in the 80th minute, but all eyes turned to manager Alvaro Arbeloa's careful words on Kylian Mbappe's nagging knee pain.

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Atalanta overturned a 2-0 deficit with early goals from Gianluca Scamacca and Davide Zappacosta, Mario Pasalic's header for 3-1, and Lazar Samardzic's stoppage-time penalty after a VAR handball, winning 4-3 on aggregate at Gewiss Stadium. Dortmund grabbed a consolation from Karim Adeyemi but exited the Champions League for the first time since 2021/22. Fans piled on with memes calling them the 'Tottenham of Europe,' though Spurs fans fired back by highlighting their six straight wins over Dortmund, including a recent 2-0 victory, and their 2025 Europa League title.

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Dortmund held a comfy 2-0 lead from the first leg, but Atalanta flipped the script with a 4-1 thriller, leaving fans to roast BVB as Europe's new Tottenham.

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In September 2023, the 36-year-old Brazilian model and Mariah Carey impersonator held a glamorous church wedding to herself, sharing vows to prioritize her well-being with her 400,000 Instagram followers. By August 2024, she announced the 'divorce,' citing exhaustion from self-imposed perfection and loneliness despite 10 solo couples therapy sessions. She marked the end with a playful Instagram note saying 'I need a new husband,' sparking over 1,500 proposals and reflections on the challenges of self-commitment.

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Suellen Carey walked down the aisle in white lace and a tiara, vowing to love herself forever—only to call it quits a year later when the pressure got too heavy.

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Joy's 2026 JOY ASIA TOUR 'JOY SPLASH' hits ZEPP Kuala Lumpur on April 25 at 8 p.m., organized by UJIN Entertainment and Zues Event. Tickets from RM398 to RM698 ($85–$150 USD) go on sale March 7 via etix.my, with tiers like Hello Joy offering group photos, signed posters, and Polaroids. Fans love the perks but some push back on standing sections, joking they'll stay seated no matter what. All include hi-bye sessions and goodies, perfect for her powerful vocals in the 2,400-capacity venue.

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Malaysian ReVeluvs are counting down to Joy's vibrant stage presence at her debut solo show. After her 2025 mini-album Love Splash!, she's bringing the Asia tour home to KL.

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The 23-year-old versatile defender, valued at €20 million with a contract until 2028, caught Milan's attention for their backline needs, especially in a back three. Barcelona rejected Premier League bids last winter but might consider €30 million or more to fund a striker, though Flick rates Martín highly. Fans remain divided, with some calling for an instant sale of the backup behind Alejandro Balde, while others see it as proof of support for the coach. Milan's potential funds tie to €70-80 million offers for Christian Pulisic.

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Gerard Martín has earned a spot in Hansi Flick's Barcelona squad, but AC Milan's summer interest could tempt the cash-strapped club to sell.

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Kaylia Nemour performed a high-scoring uneven bars routine featuring a 15.200 score (7.0 difficulty, 8.200 execution), including a possible Galante 1/2 half turn speculated as the Nemour II and a Downie Pak Chow 1/2. The routine showcased new construction and improved quality compared to last year.

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The Limpopo club sits last in the Betway Premiership with 11 points from 15 games, three points from safety but with two matches in hand. Maduka's contract ended by mutual consent following defeats to Orlando Pirates and Upington City; he leaves with three wins in 16 outings. Freese, who won cups with Platinum Stars and recently worked at Wydad AC, steps in immediately ahead of Friday's clash with Golden Arrows. Fresh off promotion and a knockout title, Magesi hopes Freese's experience sparks a turnaround.

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Rock-bottom Magesi FC needed a change fast, parting with coach John Maduka after a string of losses and turning to 69-year-old tactician Allan Freese for survival.

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The Limpopo club sits last in the Betway Premiership with 11 points from 15 games, three points from safety but with two matches in hand. Maduka's contract ended by mutual consent following defeats to Orlando Pirates and Upington City; he leaves with three wins in 16 outings. Freese, who won cups with Platinum Stars and recently worked at Wydad AC, steps in immediately ahead of Friday's clash with Golden Arrows. Fresh off promotion and a knockout title, Magesi hopes Freese's experience sparks a turnaround.

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Rock-bottom Magesi FC needed a change fast, parting with coach John Maduka after a string of losses and turning to 69-year-old tactician Allan Freese for survival.

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Teko Modise recently questioned if 21-year-old Mofokeng shines only against weaker teams like Magesi FC, prompting Pirates fans to counter with clips of his cup final winner against Sundowns, goals versus Chiefs, and CAF Champions League standouts against Al Ahly. Supporters highlight Mofokeng's trophies—including three MTN8 titles and two Nedbank Cups—outpacing Modise's early Pirates years. The debate escalated as rivals compared him to ex-Bafana winger Simphiwe Tshabalala, whose rare second-tier call-up to the 2006 AFCON drew cheers from Chiefs and Sundowns fans, though critics dismissed the matchup in today's stronger PSL.

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Young Orlando Pirates star Relebohile Mofokeng faces questions from legend Teko Modise about his big-game grit, igniting a passionate fan showdown over past and present talents.

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