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Gabriel, brother of Benfica captain Nicolás Otamendi, posted the image from his private Instagram account around two hours before Real Madrid's 2-1 win over Benfica on February 25, 2026, advancing 3-1 on aggregate. Vinícius scored the decisive winner in a man-of-the-match performance, despite the fresh racist incident echoing his ongoing abuse in Spain and Europe. He quickly deleted the post and went private, as fans condemned it and authorities review potential discipline, with no statements yet from clubs or UEFA.

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Just hours before a crucial Champions League match, Gabriel Otamendi shared a photoshopped image of Vinícius Júnior with gorilla-like arms and legs—prompting swift backlash across Europe.

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Atalanta overturned Borussia Dortmund's advantage with a 4-1 second-leg victory for a 4-3 aggregate win, advancing to face the Arsenal-Bayern Munich winner in the round of 16. Gianluca Scamacca opened the scoring early, Davide Zappacosta leveled before halftime, Mario Pasalic headed them ahead, and Lazar Samardzic sealed it with a 90+8th-minute penalty after Ramy Bensebaini's red card. Dortmund captain Emre Can blamed individual mistakes, while fans mocked them as the 'Tottenham of Germany' for the choke. Atalanta now dreams big; Dortmund shifts focus to the Bundesliga.

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Dortmund held a 2-0 lead from the first leg, but Atalanta turned Gewiss Stadium into a cauldron of chaos, scoring four times including a stoppage-time penalty after a red card.

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The Nigerian striker's composed finish in extra time, followed by Baris Alper Yilmaz's clincher, secured a 7-5 aggregate win over Juventus despite the Italians' 3-2 second-leg fightback with 10 men. Osimhen's seventh UCL goal this season made him Galatasaray's all-time leading foreign scorer and the second-highest African scorer ever with 16 in 25 games. Since his €75 million move from Napoli, he's netted 53 goals in 65 appearances, boosting his value to €150 million while earning UEFA Team of the Week honors.

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Victor Osimhen stayed cool under pressure in Turin, slotting home the goal that ended Galatasaray's 12-year wait for the Champions League knockout stage.

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Joel Instone, a convicted Extinction Rebellion activist previously charged under the Terrorism Act and supporter of proscribed group Palestine Action, stated that Jim Ratcliffe should 'get the f***ing guillotine' during campaigning for Green Party candidate Hannah Spencer in Gorton and Denton. The remarks sparked widespread criticism on X, with users tagging Greater Manchester Police and Counter Terrorism Police to demand action.

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ENHYPEN's latest EN-O'CLOCK episode, 'Winter ENlympics Part 2: How to Have Fun Without Skates - Hope Edition,' dropped on February 26 with teams battling on synthetic ice using air sled hockey, relay races, and improvised tools like brooms and flyswatters. Jungwon earned the 'terrorizer-in-chief' title for aggressive plays alongside Ni-ki, ambushing Jake, while Sunoo faced endless teasing from teammates like Heeseung calling fouls on him mid-game. Jake's green onion hockey stick and Sunoo's pouty protests became instant memes, with fans creating chibi art and montages of the group's playful betrayals and chemistry.

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Jungwon charged on his yellow sled like a force of nature, bumping rivals off course while Jake swung a giant green onion as his hockey stick.

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The Nigerian striker now has 16 UCL goals in 25 appearances, trailing only Serhou Guirassy's 18, while Drogba sits at 15. Since his record €75 million move to Galatasaray from Napoli last summer, Osimhen has scored around 53 goals and added 13 assists in 65 games across all competitions. His form powered Galatasaray into the Round of 16, including a key goal against Juventus, and has Turkish fans hailing him as their league's top striker, with his market value reportedly doubling.

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Victor Osimhen's latest Champions League strike felt extra special—he overtook his childhood idol Didier Drogba to claim second place among African scorers.

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On February 24, 2026, during Trump's State of the Union, Defiance.org hosted a rival 'State of the Swamp' event at the National Press Club, featuring Sen. Ron Wyden praising Portland protesters in frog suits and unicyclers opposing ICE raids, and De Niro urging street action against perceived injustices. The gathering with over 40 speakers, including celebrities and former officials, contrasted sharply with Trump's ceremony honoring two West Virginia guardsmen hurt in a 2025 D.C. shooting. Conservatives dismissed it as a clown show, while supporters viewed it as essential resistance in Trump's second term.

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As Trump awarded Purple Hearts to wounded National Guard members, Robert De Niro choked up onstage nearby, declaring he felt betrayed by his country.

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The tweet joked that hearing the N-word during the speech would mean either an audience member with Tourette's or Trump speaking, referencing John Davidson's involuntary shouts of the slur at the BAFTAs while he campaigned for awareness. Davidson, who inspired a nominated short film, felt deeply mortified and uncontrollable in his tics, with BAFTA and BBC apologizing for the unedited broadcast. Reactions split between fans calling it bold satire and critics deeming it insensitive to disability and race; Trump delivered a record 107-minute address without incident, focusing on economy and unity amid Democratic protests.

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Just hours before Donald Trump's State of the Union, The Daily Show tweeted a sharp quip linking a recent BAFTA outburst to old rumors about the president.

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The UN General Assembly adopted a non-binding resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire, release of prisoners, and return of deported civilians and children, while reaffirming Ukraine's sovereignty within its recognized borders. It passed 107-12 with 51 abstentions, including the United States, which cited concerns over clauses distracting from negotiations. Zelenskyy and Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha welcomed the vote as proof Ukraine stands with the UN Charter, even as U.S. critics like retired Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg questioned the abstention after four years of war.

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On the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked 107 nations for backing a call to end the fighting and bring his people home.

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Sunghoon and Chan were featured in glambot footage. Fans expressed admiration for their cuteness, beauty, and mesmerizing presence on social media. Sunghoon's appearance was highlighted with the hashtag #SUNGHOON, while Chan's smile, hair, and looks received particular praise.

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