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LAFC stormed to a 6-1 away win over Real España in San Pedro Sula on Tuesday, jumping out to a 5-0 halftime lead in their 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup first leg. Denis Bouanga grabbed a hat trick, including a third-minute penalty and a late sealer, while new signing Son dazzled with pinpoint passes for David Martínez, Bouanga, and Timothy Tillman, plus his own penalty strike. Hugo Lloris anchored the backline in the humid Estadio Francisco Morazán, setting up a comfortable buffer for the Feb. 24 return leg at BMO Stadium as MLS season approaches.

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Son Heung-min arrived in Honduras and immediately lit up the pitch, delivering a goal and three assists in his competitive debut for LAFC.

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In the Champions League knockout first leg at Estádio da Luz, Vinícius scored the winner in the 50th minute and immediately alleged 20-year-old Benfica player Gianluca Prestianni called him 'mono' while covering his mouth, triggering a 10-minute halt under UEFA's anti-racism protocol. Teammates like Kylian Mbappé, who said he heard it five times, rallied around him, while Benfica released video denying it was possible and Prestianni insisted he said nothing racist. UEFA will review the referee's report and footage, with a potential 10-match ban for Prestianni if proven, as Real Madrid takes a slim advantage to the second leg.

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Vinícius Júnior curled in a beauty for Real Madrid's 1-0 lead, then danced in front of Benfica fans—only for play to stop when he accused an opponent of a racial slur.

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Ancelotti, who took over Brazil in 2025, has not called up the 34-year-old Neymar for any of his eight matches so far and privately questions his commitment and ability to meet modern football's high-intensity demands based on GPS and physiological data. Publicly, he insists players must be at top physical levels for the tournament. With March friendlies against France and Croatia as the last major test before May's squad announcement, Neymar has limited Paulista games to impress amid a stacked lineup featuring Vinícius Júnior, Rodrygo, and Raphinha—fans are divided on whether his history as Brazil's all-time top scorer earns him one last shot.

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Neymar dazzled with an assist in his first game back from knee surgery, a 6-0 rout for Santos. But Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti remains skeptical about his intensity for the World Cup grind.

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FC Porto confirmed the injury in a clinical bulletin after their 1-1 draw with Sporting CP on Monday. The 6-foot-4 forward, who has scored 20 goals this season, will miss the rest of the 2025-26 campaign and likely Spain's 2026 World Cup starting June 11. Fans shared dismay and recovery wishes online, while Porto eyes replacements like Victor Fellipe. Aghehowa, who joined from Atlético Madrid in 2024, had emerged as a key No. 9 and national team prospect.

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Samu Aghehowa signaled knee pain twice in the first half before limping off at halftime. Now, the 21-year-old faces months sidelined after tearing his ACL.

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Kroos called the Saudi Pro League a 'strange phenomenon' that no one knew before Ronaldo joined Al-Nassr in December 2022, saying it would fade without him after drawing huge global viewership from 40 million to over 150 million. Despite Al-Nassr's lack of titles amid heavy spending and three coaches, Ronaldo pulled record crowds and sparked stars like Neymar and Benzema to join. Saudi fans counter with Al-Hilal's five trophies, big investments, and the national team's past successes, insisting the league stands on more than one player.

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Toni Kroos, Ronaldo's old Real Madrid teammate, stepped into the spotlight on his podcast to defend the star's massive impact on Saudi soccer.

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Khan posted a video celebrating Ramadan's start on February 17-18, 2026, promoting the city's fourth year of West End lights with over 30,000 LEDs spelling 'Happy Ramadan.' Critics accused him of favoring Islam over Christian observances like Lent, which began February 18, especially after he marked Lunar New Year but not Shrove Tuesday. Khan responded by noting the coincidence of both holy periods, highlighting their shared themes of fasting, prayer, and renewal, while records show he acknowledged Lent in previous years from 2022 to 2025.

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London Mayor Sadiq Khan shared warm Ramadan wishes just as Shrove Tuesday ushered in Lent, a rare overlap that fueled online backlash over overlooked Christian traditions.

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Kroos called the Saudi Pro League a 'strange phenomenon' that no one knew before Ronaldo joined Al-Nassr in December 2022, saying it would fade without him after drawing huge global viewership from 40 million to over 150 million. Despite Al-Nassr's lack of titles amid heavy spending and three coaches, Ronaldo pulled record crowds and sparked stars like Neymar and Benzema to join. Saudi fans counter with Al-Hilal's five trophies, big investments, and the national team's past successes, insisting the league stands on more than one player.

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Toni Kroos, Ronaldo's old Real Madrid teammate, stepped into the spotlight on his podcast to defend the star's massive impact on Saudi soccer.

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In a gritty La Liga match, Betis beat relegation-battling Mallorca 2-1, with Ez Abde opening the score in the 18th minute and Cédric Bakambu doubling it right before the break. Mallorca fought back in the second half, dominating possession and pulling one goal back through Vedat Muriqi's header, but Betis keeper Adrián Vallés made crucial saves to secure the win. The result moves Betis to sixth place on 41 points, just four behind the top four, while Mallorca remain 18th on 24 points.

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Real Betis struck twice before halftime at Son Moix, leaving Mallorca fans stunned and their Champions League hopes flickering brightly.

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Economist Alice Evans highlighted 2023 Google Trends data showing Istanbul leading Turkey's provinces in Tinder searches over 'namaz vakitleri,' tying it to her analysis of 'cultural leapfrogging' where educated young women embrace modern dating via smartphones and influencers. Stories like Ece's frustration with a traditional date in conservative Konya illustrate the gap, as Turkey's fertility rate dips to 1.5 and divorces rise. Critics note mosque calls, apps, and tourists likely skew the data, fueling debate over tradition versus digital change.

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In bustling Istanbul, a graph reveals young people turning to Tinder 2.4 times more than prayer times, spotlighting a cultural shift among Turkey's youth.

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At Binance Blockchain Week in Dubai on December 3, the Celo Foundation and Opera announced they're expanding their partnership to grow MiniPay, a non-custodial wallet on Celo's mobile-first Ethereum Layer-2 blockchain. It already handles over 300 million transactions with near-instant finality and supports features like 'Pay Like a Local' for using stablecoins via methods such as Brazil's PIX. Coming soon: stablecoin-backed cards in early 2026 and a developer roadshow in Asia and Latin America, all aimed at financial inclusion for one billion people by 2030.

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Imagine sending money instantly with sub-cent fees right from your phone, no bank needed. That's the reality MiniPay has brought to over 11 million wallets since launching on Celo last year.

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