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Mourinho, speaking at Monday's press conference, acknowledged Madrid's 15 Champions League titles while vowing to eliminate them after Benfica's stunning 4-2 win on January 28, sealed by goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin's 98th-minute header. The former Madrid boss from 2010-2013 joked about rejecting their shirt and affirmed he's a Madridista forever, yet wants Benfica to advance while hoping Madrid wins La Liga under new coach Álvaro Arbeloa. The first leg kicks off Tuesday at Estádio da Luz, with Arbeloa expecting a hero's welcome for Mourinho at the Bernabéu return.

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José Mourinho knows Real Madrid's pedigree all too well from his days as their manager. Now leading Benfica, he's fired up to knock out the 'wounded kings' in this Champions League play-off.

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Lucas Paquetá revealed in an interview that he frequently talks with Vinicius Junior and urged him to join Flamengo, saying 'I'm here, now all that's missing is you. Come, because we have to fulfill what we promised.' Paquetá expressed certainty that Vinicius will return to Flamengo at the right moment. He also addressed Vinicius's recent incident against Benfica, calling it sad and affirming full support from himself, the Flamengo team, and staff, emphasizing Vinicius as the victim.

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Portrayed by Wilbert Ross, Larkin—also called Arkin or Kino—wins hearts as a multi-talented artist pining for childhood best friend Avianna 'Via' Diaz, played by Bea Binene. The Viva One series, adapted from Gwy Saludes' Wattpad story, traces their path from high school at Valeria High to chasing fame. Wilbert shared stylish photos of his character, sparking fan tributes like edits of his longing gazes, a custom birthday cake from the 'Valeria High Squad,' and Studio Viva's praise for turning emotions into melodies. Fans call him the 'yearner of all yearners' and Via's best friend, love, and music.

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Larkin Olivier Sanchez, the devoted singer from Philippine series Golden Scenery of Tomorrow, turns a year older today, drawing waves of fan affection for his heartfelt love story.

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In his first season with Liverpool, the 22-year-old German playmaker leads all summer signings with 44 chances created, ranking second overall from open play at 41 and fourth in Europe's top five leagues with 66 total. Even Sunderland manager Régis Le Bris called him 'a problem, probably one of the best now in the Premier League,' while fans raved and Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard said he'd have loved to play alongside his world-class talent. Despite some debate over his four goals and two assists so far, Wirtz's vision in tight spaces stands out as Liverpool chase silverware.

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On a rainy night at Sunderland's Stadium of Light, Florian Wirtz lit up the pitch, earning player of the match in Liverpool's gritty 1-0 FA Cup win.

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The exclusive double LP from UK indie label Blood Records features a white and ochre splatter design priced at $55, matching the earthy vibe of Hades' cover art and tying into Martinez's dystopian themes from singles like 'Possession.' By late evening UTC, 1,602 copies had sold, prompting cheers of order confirmations alongside some gripes over shipping limits and resales on eBay at double the price. While most excitement centered on the collectible, a few voices revisited 2017 assault allegations from Timothy Heller, which Martinez denied, noting no charges resulted.

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Fans worldwide raced to snag one of just 3,000 hand-numbered vinyls of Melanie Martinez's upcoming Hades album, with over half selling out in hours after the February 28 launch.

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The Pentagon asked Anthropic to remove restrictions in Claude AI that block uses like autonomous weapons and mass surveillance, but CEO Dario Amodei refused, facing a Friday deadline under the Defense Production Act. Luckey of Anduril and Karp of Palantir insist tech firms shouldn't dictate national security by withholding tools, with Luckey calling refusals a 'corporatocracy.' A heated exchange erupted when political scientist Matthew Parent criticized Luckey, prompting Luckey to highlight Anduril's drone supplies to Ukraine and defend democratic decision-making. The clash highlights a divide in Silicon Valley over military AI contracts amid no congressional rules.

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Old videos of defense tech CEOs Palmer Luckey and Alex Karp argue Silicon Valley shouldn't block AI tools from the military. The clips resurfaced as Anthropic defies a Pentagon demand to lift safeguards on its Claude AI.

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Indiana men's basketball named longtime Pacers executive Ryan Carr as its new Executive Director of Basketball, reporting to coach Darian DeVries. A 1996 IU graduate, Carr began as an undergrad manager for Knight, then rose through Pacers ranks to Senior Vice President of Player Personnel, scouting hits like Paul George and Myles Turner while helping craft the 2024-25 Eastern Conference champions. The hire brings proven scouting, draft expertise, and deep Indiana roots to tackle roster building, transfers, and NIL in the modern college game. Insiders like ESPN's Pete Thamel and former coach Tom Crean praised Carr's evaluation skills and character.

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Ryan Carr, who started as a student manager under Bob Knight, returns to his alma mater after 23 years building NBA contenders with the Pacers.

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Arsenal secured a 2-1 win over Chelsea at the Emirates, with William Saliba heading them ahead before Piero Hincapie's own goal leveled it at halftime. Jurrien Timber restored the lead from a corner, but the game turned when substitute Martinelli's lightning pace on a counter in the 70th minute drew Neto's cynical tackle and red card. David Raya's late save clinched the points, putting Arsenal five clear at the top with a game in hand, while fans quipped Martinelli was 'born in' his speed, clocked at 35.29 km/h this season.

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Gabriel Martinelli burst down the left touchline, leaving Pedro Neto lunging desperately—earning the Chelsea winger a second yellow and silencing the Emirates.

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Team USA's Austin Florian competed in the Men's Skeleton event at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics wearing a Venom-themed helmet. The helmet's design garnered widespread attention and praise online during his race.

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The challenge invites people to reimagine famous song and movie titles with science twists, like 'Anything by the Crash Test Tube Dummies' or 'Inter Nasa Man Of Mystery,' paired with spot-on images. Standouts include 'You're all I need to get biology' over a DNA helix, 'Can the Scandium' with a heavy metal nod, and 'Let’s Talk About Dissects, Baby' next to a frog specimen. Gems like 'The Empirical Strikes Back' and 'You Can Keep Your Hadron' blend nerdy humor with nostalgia, drawing smiles from pun fans and science lovers on this Saturday.

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Picture a crash-test dummy rocking out or Dr. Evil in a spacesuit – that's the playful vibe of #ASongOrMovieForWhatsScience lighting up feeds this morning.

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The Grammy winner joins the Tony-winning Moulin Rouge! The Musical from March 24 to May 17 at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre, following stars like Danny Burstein and Bob the Drag Queen. She's thrilled about the challenge of Broadway's discipline and storytelling, promising Hotties a fresh side of her talent amid pop hits and hints of her own tracks like 'Savage.' Producers hail her as the perfect force to send the long-running show off with a bang before its July 26 close, with fans buzzing over her EGOT potential.

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Megan Thee Stallion steps from rap arenas into Broadway's spotlight, becoming the first woman to play the show's nightclub boss Harold Zidler.

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During Saturday's races at Ascot, Star Sports mistakenly entered £156 instead of £15 on a winning place bet for John Barbour, who finished second at 15/2. The punter, back for more bets on Montregard, refused to return the excess despite knowing the error, prompting bookmakers to vent frustration like 'What is it about punters that think bookmakers are fair game?' Most in the community backed the bookies, calling for the punter's ejection, though some defended him by citing past short-payments from bookmakers. The incident highlighted the trust at the heart of on-course betting, where errors depend on goodwill amid cash bets and big stakes.

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A regular punter at Ascot pocketed extra cash from a bookmaker's typing slip and walked away, leaving the betting ring stunned.

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Delap, signed from Ipswich for £30 million last summer and given the No.9 shirt, has struggled in 2025/26 with injuries limiting him to 28 appearances and three goals. Fans and rivals piled on the club's belated wish with comments like 'outrageous,' while Everton supporters teased a potential swoop. Some Chelsea backers defend his potential as a target man needing more service, as transfer interest brews from Everton, Newcastle, and Manchester United.

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Chelsea FC remembered striker Liam Delap's 23rd birthday with a post at 8:45pm on February 8 – just hours before the day ended, prompting fans to flood replies with jokes and mockery.

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Geordie Josh celebrated Palace's UEFA Conference League stumble, pointing out they turned down Newcastle's offers up to £65m for captain Guehi, only to sell him for £20m to Manchester City this January. Palace fans fired back, noting that keeping him helped deliver their record 53-point Premier League season and first-ever FA Cup win in 2024/25. Now struggling in 13th place with one win in 15 games, manager Oliver Glasner faces fan anger and possible early exit amid the rivalry banter.

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A Newcastle supporter couldn't hide his glee after Crystal Palace's frustrating 1-1 draw with Zrinjski Mostar, blaming their old chairman for rejecting a £60m bid for Marc Guehi back in 2024.

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Multiple Chelsea supporters expressed diminishing enthusiasm for watching matches and engaging with the club, attributing it to the exit of manager Enzo Maresca and the policies of ownership group BlueCo. Fans cited reduced viewership of recent games and apathy toward results, with references to the post-Roman Abramovich era.

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Viktor Gyokeres, playing for Arsenal, has scored 15 goals in all competitions despite heavy criticism and fewer minutes than rivals Benjamin Sesko, Joao Pedro, Hugo Ekitike, and Alexander Isak, sparking heated discussions on X. Comparisons highlight his 10 Premier League goals with 0 assists at 174 minutes per goal against Sesko's 7 goals and 1 assist at 162 minutes per goal, alongside disputes over Joao Pedro's 17 non-penalty goals and Isak's performances.

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The 28-year-old sales manager from Salt Lake City and 29-year-old London cabin crew member, dumped together just over a week earlier, brought old rivalries and fresh sparks back to the villa on Sunday's episode. Their touchy-feely moments and real connection—built through Secret Garden chats and game wins—had viewers hooked, even after beating the 'ick' phase. Though Samie Elishi and Ciaran Davies won £50,000 on Monday, Carrington and Helena remain strong post-villa, with him planning a UK trip soon and fans buzzing about their future.

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Carrington Rodriguez and Helena Ford turned heads with their cozy vibes during the dumped islanders' comeback, reminding everyone why fans fell for their chemistry.

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Oklahoma City Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren lit up NBA All-Star Media Day in LA, with Shai arriving in a custom 'Shai-vrolet' Chevy matching his Truffle kicks and Chet wisely dodging questions on rivals like San Antonio and Denver. Their team leads the West at 42-14, earning two All-Star spots despite Jalen Williams' injury absence, thanks to a team-first culture Shai praised. Fans loved Giannis' joke, joking he might want to join OKC, highlighting the duo's style and chemistry ahead of Sunday's game.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo tapped Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's shoulder during a Team World photo and quipped, 'Tss. Sizzling,' as the NBA captured the playful aura theft.

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On February 25, peers in the House of Lords debated urgent concerns over jailed former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan's treatment in Adiala Jail, where he's been held since August 2023 on corruption charges his supporters call politically motivated. They highlighted his central retinal vein occlusion diagnosis, recent surgery and injection under heavy security, and PTI's Supreme Court petition for better hospital access, family visits, and doctor consultations. Conservative peer Zac Goldsmith, Khan's ex-brother-in-law, labeled it an 'international outrage,' while the UK government affirmed worries over fair trials and humane conditions but avoided sanctions.

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Imran Khan's eyesight has faded to 85% loss in one eye, with family barred from his bedside during secretive treatments. Britain's House of Lords is now demanding the UK government step in.

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Vandals targeted the Gail's bakery in Archway starting February 18 with red paint and boycott slogans, followed by a Free Gaza protest, smashed windows, and now anti-Zionist messages tied to the chain's Bain Capital ownership and its investments in Israeli firms. Pro-Palestinian groups push boycotts as part of BDS efforts, while Jewish organizations like the Community Security Trust label the attacks antisemitic and note the founders sold out years ago. Despite the damage, locals are queuing up in support, with a 'Breakfast at Gail's' rally planned Friday and police investigating as criminal damage.

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Fresh graffiti smeared across shattered windows at the new Gail's in north London reads 'Reject Corporate Zionism'—the third such hit since the store's opening.

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The Chelsea loanee joined Bayern on a €15 million season-long deal on September 1, 2025, with a €65-80 million buy option requiring 40 games in Bundesliga and Champions League. He managed only seven starts in 22 appearances, overshadowed by Kane's 43 goals this season. Bayern confirmed they won't activate the clause, sending the frustrated 24-year-old Senegalese forward back to Stamford Bridge after he refused a January recall.

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Nicolas Jackson chased his dream move to Bayern Munich, but Harry Kane's dominance left him on the bench, playing just 99 minutes since January.

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Jamaican dancehall star Popcaan experienced the popular 'Kuria Kuria' shea butter massage at Hamamat Montia's Shea Butter Museum in Accra, Ghana, following IShowSpeed's January 26 livestream that booked the spot through March 16. Videos show him relaxed and joyful amid African artifacts, during his trip that included an emotional visit to Cape Coast Castle. The museum, founded by seventh-generation shea expert Hamamat Montia, mixes education on shea from 21 African countries with immersive spa treatments, drawing diaspora stars for cultural connections.

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Popcaan lay face down, grinning wide as women scrubbed his skin with pure shea butter, the rhythmic 'kuria kuria' sounds echoing in the thatched-roof space.

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The strikes hit Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps missile arrays and air defenses across western and central Iran, following Iranian missile launches toward Israel that day. Iran's Red Crescent reported 201 killed and 747 injured, while Israeli officials claimed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was among the dead—though Iran has not confirmed. Unverified videos circulated online showing downed Israeli jets, but official sources reported no losses and analysts identified the clips as old or recycled footage from past conflicts.

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Early Saturday, around 200 Israeli fighter jets roared into action alongside U.S. forces, targeting over 500 Iranian sites in the largest air operation Israel has ever conducted.

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The video from June 21, 2010, in Cape Town shows Ronaldo firing long-range attempts relentlessly before tapping in the seventh goal off a Liedson assist, despite missing most shots against the outclassed Koreans. Messi fans highlighted Ronaldo's single tournament goal and compared it to Messi's own goalless run from 29 shots, while Ronaldo supporters pointed to Messi's struggles and Ronaldo's Euro record of 14 goals. Throwbacks to dribbling fails, Neymar highlights, and 2015 Ballon d'Or stats kept the back-and-forth alive, underscoring why both legends fuel endless GOAT arguments.

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A clip of Ronaldo blasting shots in Portugal's 7-0 rout of North Korea has fans reliving his dominance—and the misses—that earned him Man of the Match.

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