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Pro-Maduro supporters launched a social media campaign using #FreeMaduro and #BringThemBack, marking days since U.S. forces captured him and wife Cilia Flores on January 3, 2026, in a joint raid. They portray it as a kidnapping and called for UN intervention, amplified by Foreign Minister Yvan Gil at the UN Human Rights Council and protests in Caracas. Maduro faces U.S. charges of drug trafficking and narco-terrorism, pleaded not guilty, while opposition figures mock the demands and Vice President Delcy Rodríguez handles interim duties amid polarization.

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Over 50 days since Nicolás Maduro's capture in Caracas, his loyalists rally with chants and hashtags, refusing to accept his detention as justice.

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Real Madrid beat Benfica 2-1 at home for a 3-1 aggregate win, advancing to the Champions League round of 16. Benfica scored first through Rafa Silva in the 14th minute, but Aurélien Tchouaméni equalized two minutes later with a header, and Vinícius sealed it late. His repeated celebration referenced an alleged monkey slur by Benfica's banned winger Gianluca Prestianni, whom he reportedly targeted—Prestianni admitted the word to teammates but denied racism, while Benfica called the report false. As the round-of-16 draw nears, Courtois and Arbeloa joked about drawing Manchester City again.

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Vinícius Júnior curled home the winner in the 80th minute, then struck his signature pose again—arms out, chest puffed—to ignite the Bernabéu crowd.

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Jay Versace posted that 'literally everything we know and love about music has some sort of connection to Detroit and Chicago.' The statement prompted replies highlighting musical contributions from Southern cities including New Orleans, Memphis, Mississippi Delta, Nashville, and Muscle Shoals. Users also defended Midwestern cities like St. Louis and Ohio while criticizing the exclusion of Southern and DMV influences.

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Fans call out what they see as double standards: Rodrygo's gesture is class, but Osimhen's friendships with Nigerian creators draw flak from Premier League hopefuls like Chelsea supporters. Chelsea signed alternatives Liam Delap and João Pedro, who delivered UCL goals and Club World Cup success, while Osimhen shines at Galatasaray with a recent Juventus dagger and doubled market value. Banter flies with roasts and defenses, as loyalties stay fierce amid Osimhen's ongoing transfer buzz.

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Real Madrid's Rodrygo treated Brazilian streamer Tota to a Bernabéu visit and signed shirt, earning pure praise. Nigerian fans spot a twist when Victor Osimhen hangs with vloggers Lerry and Smallie.

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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 Lakers fell to the Orlando Magic on Tuesday night, their second straight loss, with Dončić posting 22 points, nine rebounds, and 15 assists before owning the late decision. Critics like ESPN's Zach Lowe called his constant referee complaints 'unwatchable,' while Tim MacMahon and Chandler Parsons labeled it a glaring flaw that's exhausting for officials. Leading the league with 13 technical fouls, Dončić draws comparisons to other stars, though some defend him as the league's punching bag since his trade to L.A. a year ago, amid the team's 34-23 record clinging to sixth in the West.

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Luka Dončić passed up an open 3-pointer in the final seconds, inbounded to LeBron James, and watched the shot rim out in a 110-109 defeat that left the Lakers frustrated.

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Real Madrid beat Benfica 2-1 on Tuesday, advancing 3-1 on aggregate to the Champions League round of 16. Rafa Silva scored first for Benfica, but Aurélien Tchouaméni equalized with a Federico Valverde assist, and Vinícius Júnior grabbed the winner in the 80th minute, also set up by Valverde. Courtois shone brightest with four key saves, including an outstanding stop on Richard Ríos, prompting fans to hail him as the world's top goalkeeper and debate his place among all-time greats like Neuer and Čech. His elite record includes two UCL titles, UCL final MVP in 2022, and 11 clean sheets in La Liga this season.

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Thibaut Courtois stood tall in the Bernabéu net, turning away point-blank shots as Benfica pressed hard early on. His saves kept Real Madrid in the fight until they clinched a 2-1 win.

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Houston Dynamo beat Chicago Fire 2-1 in the 2026 MLS opener at Shell Energy Stadium, with Brazilian forward Guilherme Santos scoring the equalizer in the 67th minute from Jack McGlynn's pass and the winner in the 76th off an Ezequiel Ponce rebound. Chicago struck first through Hugo Cuypers in the 31st, but 20-year-old South African center back Mbekazi Mbokazi, on debut from Orlando Pirates, raced back for two stunning clearances early in the second half that had everyone talking. Despite the loss—the Fire's 17th straight winless opening day—Mbokazi's heroics and fellow South African Puso Dithejane's late debut minutes brought pride from fans back home, including politician Gayton McKenzie.

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Guilherme Santos announced his MLS arrival with two sharp finishes, but Chicago's young defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi stole the show with two breathtaking goal-line clearances.

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