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On March 8, 2005, in the Champions League round-of-16 second leg, Barcelona lost 4-2 to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, with Chelsea advancing 5-4 on aggregate after a 2-1 first-leg defeat. Ronaldinho's jaw-dropping dead-ball strike from 35 yards silenced the home crowd, following his earlier penalty goal, though Chelsea responded with strikes from Eidur Gudjohnsen, Frank Lampard, Damien Duff, and John Terry. Fans who saw it live called it magical, with one behind the goal naming it the best ever witnessed, while others marveled at the technique and shared playground memories of kids trying to copy it. The clip revives nostalgia for Ronaldinho's flair, even as some gripe about modern football lacking that pure showmanship.

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Ronaldinho grinned with his trademark braids, then curled a 35-yard free-kick over the wall and past Petr Cech into the top corner at Stamford Bridge.

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In Tuesday's Benfica vs. Real Madrid game, Vinicius told the referee that 20-year-old Gianluca Prestianni used a slur against him; Prestianni denied it and regretted threats from Madrid players. Benfica coach Jose Mourinho suggested Vinicius's celebrations draw backlash, prompting Vinicius to call out cowards online. Nigerian Barca supporters faced mockery online, with posts like one quipping a Nigerian fan justifies every Argentine crime, tying into Messi loyalty and past Argentina scandals. Defenders see it as a lazy stereotype, while others note Barca players like Lamine Yamal face racism too.

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Vinicius Jr. accused a Benfica player of a racial slur during a Champions League match, halting play for 10 minutes. Nigerian Barcelona fans caught heat for seeming to downplay it amid fierce rivalries.

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Celtic FC came from 2-0 down at halftime to win 3-2 against Rangers at Ibrox. Julian Araujo scored the decisive goal in the 97th minute.

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Chelsea improved Cucurella's salary last August without extending his deal, which now runs out in summer 2028, bucking the club's trend of ultra-long contracts for stars like Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo. The left-back, once criticized after his £62m arrival, has become a standout this season alongside Reece James and others nearing free agency. While fans praise his energy and tackles, some speculate on a sale next summer for £50m-plus, though Chelsea prioritizes focus on the pitch amid their fifth-place Premier League push.

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Marc Cucurella has turned heads with his tenacious defending, shutting down wingers left and right. Yet his contract ticking down to 2028 leaves fans wondering about his long-term future at Stamford Bridge.

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Barcelona fell 2-1 to Girona on Monday, surrendering the La Liga top spot to Real Madrid by two points following a second straight loss. Pau Cubarsí scored early in the second half, but quick replies from Thomas Lemar and Fran Beltrán sealed the upset amid controversy over a non-called foul on Jules Koundé. Torres, starting up top, fired a key shot wide and has just one league goal in his last seven games despite 12 tallies this season; fans called him 'useless as cow dung' and 'absolute dogshit,' highlighting his high expected goals but low output.

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Ferran Torres missed a golden chance in the Catalan derby, and Barcelona fans let loose with their frustration after the 2-1 defeat at Montilivi.

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After a 4-0 Copa del Rey thrashing by Atletico Madrid and a 2-1 La Liga defeat to Girona, Barcelona sits two points behind Real Madrid with 14 games left. Flick announced Pedri, sidelined since late January with a hamstring injury, could return as early as Sunday before the February 22 clash with Levante; Marcus Rashford and Gavi are also nearing comebacks. Fans miss Pedri's vision and passing—he's notched eight assists this season—while his four-month goal drought has drawn rival jabs, underscoring his vital role in the midfield.

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Barcelona's recent losses stung, but manager Hansi Flick sees hope in Pedri's imminent return. The young midfielder's absence has left the team's rhythm off-kilter.

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A Hong Kong court convicted Lai in December 2025 of conspiring to collude with foreign forces and publish seditious material through over 160 Apple Daily articles that prosecutors said incited hatred and sought foreign sanctions during 2019 protests. Judges labeled him the mastermind, imposing the stiffest penalty yet under Beijing's 2020 security law, surpassing 10-year terms for other executives. While Hong Kong's leader praised the ruling and some cited the territory's strong rule-of-law ranking, Western leaders and Lai's family decried it as political persecution and a blow to press freedom, with appeals now ahead.

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Jimmy Lai, the 78-year-old media founder detained since 2020, heard his 20-year sentence in a packed courtroom on February 8, 2026, as his family watched his health decline from diabetes and vision loss.

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