'If Any Team Can Do It, It's Us': Raphinha Predicts Comeback For Barcelona In Copa del Rey

Raphinha insists Barcelona can pull off a dramatic comeback at Camp Nou after the 4-0 first-leg loss to Atlético in the Copa del Rey.
He credits Hansi Flick for a close-knit, family-like dressing room and embraces his role as one of the team's leaders.
After missing 13 games with muscle issues, Raphinha says he's mentally and physically close to his best again.

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February 26, 2026 at 12:28 AM

FIFA chief Gianni Infantino reaffirmed full confidence in Mexico and President Claudia Sheinbaum, keeping the country firmly confirmed as a 2026 World Cup host despite security concerns.
FIFA says the schedule won’t change: next month’s World Cup playoff matches in Mexico and the reopening of the iconic Estadio Azteca will proceed as planned.
Sheinbaum vowed “every single guarantee” for fan safety, and FIFA stressed Mexico will play a central role when the tournament kicks off June 11 in Mexico City.

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February 26, 2026 at 12:23 AM

Cristiano Ronaldo scored from the spot (his 965th career goal) and set up another — still chasing the 1,000-goal milestone.
Al-Nassr thumped Al-Najma 5-0 to regain top spot, marking their ninth consecutive league win.
Title race is heating up with 11 matches left — Al-Hilal’s slips and Ivan Toney’s Al-Ahli keep the run-in interesting.

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February 26, 2026 at 12:18 AM

Fernando Mendoza rose from a scout‑team, redshirt freshman at Cal to Heisman winner and national champion — now widely projected as the No. 1 pick.
Coaches praise his obsessive work ethic and attention to detail: late film study, mastering protections and every defender’s tendencies.
He’s also notable for genuine, servant leadership — encouraging teammates, taking linemen to dinner and building trust across the program.

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February 25, 2026 at 11:51 PM

US futures slipped modestly as investors parsed Nvidia’s quarterly update after a solid regular session that lifted major indexes.
Nvidia beat Q4 estimates but lost after-hours gains; Salesforce dropped about 5% and is down roughly 28% year-to-date amid AI-related selling.
Tech stocks led the rebound, and markets are eyeing weekly jobless claims, Friday’s PPI and more earnings from Warner Bros. Discovery, Dell and CoreWeave.

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February 25, 2026 at 11:48 PM