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In LaLiga, Real Madrid edged Espanyol two goals to one, but the bigger story is what José Mourinho had to say afterward. The Special One came out swinging in defense of Vinícius Júnior, calling the treatment of the Brazilian star from opposing players and the crowd outright bullying. It's a sharp word, but hard to argue when you watch what Vini absorbs week after week.
Shifting to the NFL, Deshaun Watson returned to Cleveland's home field for the first time since tearing his Achilles back in October, and the reception from Browns fans was anything but warm. Watson called the booing disrespectful and said it felt personal rather than performance-based. Whether you agree or not, the quarterback is still trying to rebuild, and that locker room dynamic just got a lot more complicated.
And on a far more serious note, Eagles running back Ja'Quinden Jackson was carted off during the opening kickoff against New England after taking a knee to the head in a frightening collision. The team confirmed he had strength and movement in all extremities, and he was transported to a local hospital for further evaluation. Prayers up for that young man.
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