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On February 17 at Estádio da Luz, Real Madrid beat Benfica 1-0 in the Champions League playoff first leg thanks to Vinícius' second-half goal. Tension boiled over when Prestianni confronted him, prompting referee François Letexier to trigger FIFA's anti-racism protocol amid player exchanges and a Benfica coach's red card. Vinícius and teammates like Kylian Mbappé claimed Prestianni used the racist slur 'mono,' while reports say Prestianni told UEFA it was a homophobic term instead—both carry severe penalties under rules. UEFA is investigating with videos and witness accounts as Benfica defends their player and Real pushes for sanctions.

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Vinícius Júnior scored the winner against Benfica, but his celebration ignited a heated clash with young winger Gianluca Prestianni that halted the game for 10 minutes.

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Joao Pedro scored in the fourth minute for Chelsea, assisted by Moises Caicedo, but Fofana's 72nd-minute dismissal opened the door. Zian Flemming headed in a stoppage-time corner to earn Burnley a 1-1 draw. This marks Chelsea's sixth Premier League red card this season—a league high and club record match—while they've now dropped 19 points from winning positions, the second-worst tally. Head coach Liam Rosenior called out a marking error on the goal, as his fifth-placed side preps for Arsenal.

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Chelsea raced ahead early at Stamford Bridge, only for Wesley Fofana's red card to leave them hanging on with 10 men. Burnley snatched a late equalizer, turning victory into frustration.

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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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Security escorted the women out on February 14 instead of stopping the harassers, with the guard demanding they hide their Jewish symbols as 'not permitted' in the public space. Their Spanish Catholic companion filmed the calm protest and plans a formal complaint, while Israel's Foreign Ministry called it a shame and groups demand accountability. The museum launched an internal investigation, reaffirming commitment to religious freedom amid Spain's 500% surge in antisemitic incidents since 2022.

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A 91-year-old Holocaust survivor and two other elderly Israeli women quietly toured Madrid's Reina Sofía museum, wearing a Star of David necklace and Israeli flag pin, when visitors began shouting 'crazy child killers' and 'genocidas.'

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Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo made an exceptional defense-splitting pass to Pedro Neto, contributing to Joao Pedro's opening goal against Brighton. The sequence started with a progressive pass from Santos to Caicedo, who then found Neto leading to the finish.

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The Benfica manager will speak only to the club's BTV outlet ahead of Saturday's Portuguese league game against Santa Clara, just like he did before last weekend's win over Alverca. The decision drew online criticism from Real Madrid fans calling him a 'coward,' amid fallout from Tuesday's 1-0 defeat where Vinicius Junior scored and alleged racist abuse from Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni. Mourinho, sent off for protesting the referee, questioned Vinicius's celebration style post-match, while Benfica stays top of the Primeira Liga unbeaten and eyes a comeback in the second leg on February 25.

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Jose Mourinho, fresh off a heated Champions League loss to Real Madrid, is sticking to his routine by skipping Benfica's pre-match press conference.

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The Nigerian striker, key to Napoli's 2023 Serie A title after 33 years, left amid contract disputes and accused the club of posting a 2023 video with racist undertones, failing to personally apologize, and blocking his transfer to Juventus despite interest from director Giuntoli. Osimhen described fans showing up at his house and the club treating him poorly, though he praised coach Luciano Spalletti and expressed sorrow for loyal Napoli supporters. Now settled at Galatasaray, where he starred in their 5-2 Champions League playoff win over Juventus on February 17, he calls Istanbul a city and club he loves, aiming for deep European runs.

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Victor Osimhen felt something break forever after Napoli's TikTok video mocked his missed penalties with laughing filters and coconut emojis. In a raw interview, he shared how it exposed him to racist abuse and shattered his bond with the club.

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The Magpies jetted into Azerbaijan today, modeling their new adidas Originals collection ahead of the first-leg play-off against Qarabag FK at Tofiq Bahramov Stadium (17:45 UTC kickoff). Manager Eddie Howe promised his strongest XI, with Joelinton back from injury as a key boost, though Emil Krafth is out for the season after knee surgery. Fans filled Baku streets with flags, one even joking about a £1.08 taxi ride from hotel to bar, as the squad hit the training pitch under lights to prep for Qarabag's tough home challenge.

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Newcastle's players stepped off the plane in sleek navy tracksuits, flashing smiles as they touched down in Baku for tomorrow's big Champions League knockout test.

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India's reservation system, in place for nearly 80 years, reserves spots in jobs, education, and legislatures for historically disadvantaged groups like Scheduled Castes, Tribes, and Others. Critics like former police chief Shesh Paul Vaid argue it now hurts merit in key fields such as medicine, pointing to cases like a doctor with a low NEET-PG score getting a seat via other means. Supporters highlight ongoing rural discrimination and note that beneficiaries often pay full price for opportunities, as seen in recent Lucknow plot allotments. The Supreme Court maintains a 50% cap, but discussions push for economic-based shifts or reviews like the U.S. model.

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Lawyer J. Sai Deepak challenged the endless extensions of India's reservation policy by asking for a cutoff date, just like one for reclaiming Hindu temples. His words from a public talk captured a growing tension between equity and merit.

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