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Ecuador pulled off a 2-1 upset over Germany at MetLife Stadium, with Gonzalo Plata's late poke past Manuel Neuer securing their knockout spot. Clips from new Arsenal signing Hincapié's booking and his dash to console Havertz fueled fan talk of Mikel Arteta's tight-knit culture, though some pointed to Havertz's annoyance at a ref's free-kick delay. Fans celebrated the 'brotherhood' as Arsenal's global influence grew amid their title defense.

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Kai Havertz reacted with frustration when Piero Hincapié got booked, flinging his arms like old teammates still shared the pitch. Moments later, Hincapié rushed to check on the fallen German ahead of his own teammate.

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Ivory Coast beat Curaçao 2-0 in Philadelphia thanks to a brace by Nicolas Pépé, securing second place in Group E and advancing to the Round of 32 for the first time in their history. The victory eliminates Curaçao from the tournament after they finished last in the group. Ivory Coast will face the Group I runner-up in Dallas.

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The 26-year-old full-back joins West Ham United Women as a free agent from Eintracht Frankfurt, signing until 2029 and becoming coach Rita Guarino's fourth summer addition after Katie Zelem, Constance Picaud, and Laia Codina. Riesen, who scored Switzerland's first goal at UEFA Women's EURO 2025 and brings Champions League experience, will add depth to the backline that targets improvement after last season's eighth-place finish. Fans lit up social media with memes over her striking resemblance to Arsenal's Alessia Russo, dubbing next season's derby the 'Russo vs Russo twin darby.'

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Nadine Riesen couldn't hide her excitement in her first words as a Hammer: 'It's a huge step for me.' The versatile Swiss defender is ready to tackle the WSL with West Ham.

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A popular X post shares a video likening Neymar's playing style to Bukayo Saka of Arsenal. The video draws widespread online reactions of laughter and agreement among users. Multiple replies highlight the accuracy of the comparison and reference Saka's past performances, including in the UCL final under Mikel Arteta.

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The Eastern Cape singer, who won R2 million in Big Brother Mzansi Season 6's 'Bazozwa' edition in March 2026, heads to Onesimus's 'Son of Grace' album listening party in Blantyre on May 2, featuring on the album herself. Local fans, dubbing themselves 'Malawi Lillies,' set up welcome displays with flags and her photo, but airport delays have pushed her arrival from afternoon to late evening. Coming off a headline spot at Industry Nite SA where she performed hits like 'Let Me Be' and met idols like Ifani, Pantsi shows her rising star power crossing borders.

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Liema Pantsi, fresh off her Big Brother win, is touching down in Malawi for a big night—except flight delays have her fans waiting with red carpet banners at the ready.

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Arsenal and England footballer Declan Rice was photographed hugging Ghanaian MP Sam George. The image prompted polarized reactions on social media due to allegations of sexual assault against George and his stance on LGBTQ+ issues.

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Tyler Fletcher, son of United legend Darren Fletcher, switched from Manchester City to United's academy in 2023 and debuted for Scotland's senior team in a pre-World Cup friendly. The 19-year-old midfielder joins academy graduate Scott McTominay, now thriving at Napoli after 255 United appearances, in Steve Clarke's squad for Scotland's first World Cup in 28 years. Fans love the 'Carrington vibes' in the video, highlighting United's strong youth pipeline as the tournament nears in North America.

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A heartwarming clip captures 19-year-old Tyler Fletcher crouching for a training cone next to towering Scott McTominay, both in Scotland kits, sharing their Manchester United academy roots.

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&TEAM shared a cryptic 5-second teaser video on Tuesday featuring a clock near 11 o'clock, ethereal lyrics from King Gnu's 'Nekko,' and a caption urging to 'bloom proudly.' Fans connected it to TAKI's birthday month tradition and his past cover of RADWIMPS' 'Sparkle,' turning the release at 11 p.m. JST into a major countdown. The 21-year-old vocalist, known for his emotive performances in &TEAM's high-energy tracks like 'We on Fire,' has LUNÉ convinced this is his first full cover in a year.

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A ticking clock frozen at 11, paired with lines about a modest flower, has &TEAM fans eagerly awaiting TAKI's next move on June 4.

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The fun photo op near Old Trafford, shared by a fan account, questioned how many such awards Rice has collected, fueling banter between Arsenal and United supporters. Arsenal fans highlighted Rice's standout 2025-26 season, where he earned 24 Premier League MOTM nods, BBC Player of the Year, and PFA honors while helping the Gunners win their first title in 22 years. Critics pointed to his career stats and single-game ratings from players like Tielemans or Vitinha, but defenders emphasized his leadership and title-winning impact in midfield.

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Manchester United's André Onana grinned next to a towering pile of Player of the Match awards during training, prompting fans to stack up Arsenal's Declan Rice against the competition.

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Legal journalist Karyn Maughan examined seven major cases against Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema, including his October 2025 conviction on 2018 firearm charges that brought a five-year sentence—he's free pending appeal. Other probes, like tax evasion tied to the VBS scandal, went unprosecuted, while past hate speech led to fines. Published Saturday amid the first voter registration for November 4 local elections, the article drew sharp divides: EFF backers called it a smear, while critics welcomed the review. Malema pushed automatic registration via a new bill and rallied youth at stations, as over 23,000 sites saw steady turnout from the 28 million already enrolled out of 39 million eligible.

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As South Africans queued at registration stations this weekend, a detailed News24 piece laid out Julius Malema's string of legal battles—from firearm convictions to tax probes—questioning if accountability is finally catching up.

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The Arsenal forward tormented Iran's defense, setting a record with five chances for Kevin De Bruyne alone—the most for one teammate since 2006. Despite Belgium playing with 10 men after a red card and Iran's keeper making seven saves, Trossard's vision and composure earned him an 8.0 rating. His standout display has Arsenal fans divided on his future at 31, with some begging to keep him and others pushing for upgrades amid interest from clubs like Besiktas.

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Leandro Trossard dazzled SoFi Stadium with silky feints and pinpoint crosses, creating six chances in Belgium's tense 0-0 draw against Iran.

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The documentary, released last Friday on the club's YouTube channel, follows Casemiro's four years at Old Trafford since his 2022 arrival from Real Madrid, highlighting Carabao Cup and FA Cup wins, injury struggles, and his mentorship of Kobbie Mainoo. Teammates like Bruno Fernandes and Rio Ferdinand praise his leadership, while clips show clutch goals and fan chants of 'one more year' at his final home game. Fans cherish the emotional bond, though some contrast it with David de Gea's unceremonious 2023 exit, as Casemiro now heads to Inter Miami.

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Casemiro's voice cracks as he thanks United fans for their unwavering support, with his wife Anna choking up beside him in the heartfelt 39-minute film.

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Local artist Stan Herd created the quarter-acre flag using grass, mulch, sand, and soil behind the University of Kansas' Lied Center, drawing 500 fans in green jerseys for the unveiling. Team Algeria chose Lawrence as their base camp for group matches against Argentina on June 16 and Austria on June 27, training at Rock Chalk Park amid locals blasting anthems, baking treats, and waving flags. Fans shared goosebumps from the chants, with one calling it a story for the ages and Algerians thanking Kansas as the best face of America.

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Hundreds gathered around a massive, rippling Algerian flag carved into Kansas grassland, chanting 'One-Two-Three, Viva L'Algerie!' as the Fennecs made the college town their World Cup home.

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Columbus, Georgia, Dollar General manager Alexis Hill, 44, was shot and killed by customer Jerome Willis, 33, while straightening two crumpled $1 bills for a $1.58 purchase of hamburger buns. Willis fled but was tracked near Baker Plaza Drive, where he shot a police officer and K-9 Havoc before officers returned fire, killing him. The injured officer and K-9 Havoc are expected to recover, with Havoc undergoing surgery.

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Aston Villa opted not to trigger the €25 million buy option for Douglas Luiz, sending the 28-year-old Brazilian midfielder back to Juventus after a six-month loan where he made 21 Premier League appearances and contributed to their 3-0 Europa League final win over Freiburg. A Villa legend with over 200 games, 20 goals, and 2022/23 Player of the Year honors, Luiz leaves as a champion despite competition from teammates like Kamara, Tielemans, and Onana. Fans shared heartfelt online send-offs like 'Good luck, Dougie' and called it poetic closure, while Juventus eyes him under new coach Spalletti amid potential sale talks.

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Douglas Luiz came back to Aston Villa on loan, helped lift the Europa League trophy after 42 years, and now heads back to Juventus with fans' warm goodbyes.

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Eskom Holdings launched Eskom Green, a dedicated subsidiary in Johannesburg focused on developing utility-scale renewable energy projects to support 24/7 supply, decarbonise the grid, and assist customers in achieving energy transition objectives. Eskom Group Chief Executive Dan Marokane and Group Executive for Renewables Rivoningo Mnisi announced the launch. Eskom Green plans to add 5.6 GW of renewable capacity by 2030 and 21 GW by 2035 as part of Eskom's broader goal of 32 GW by 2040, and it is preparing to select private partners for an initial 2 GW renewables pipeline.

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During a Thursday exchange with a reporter, South Carolina Republican Rep. Ralph Norman claimed the 2021 riot that injured over 140 officers and delayed election certification was 'made up' from the start, citing unproven ideas about police letting people in. The event saw a mob breach the Capitol, cause $2.7 million in damage, and lead to one death by police shooting, four medical emergencies, and later officer deaths including suicides; over 1,000 charged individuals have pleaded guilty or been convicted. Lawmakers like Rep. Ted Lieu and Sen. Chris Murphy rebuked Norman sharply, while the timing coincided with a lawsuit by two Jan. 6-defending officers against a new fund for those claiming political prosecutions.

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Rep. Ralph Norman dismissed the January 6 Capitol riot as a setup, even as fellow lawmakers who lived through it fired back in disbelief.

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The 34-year-old Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper conceded four goals in a 7-4 win over Maritzburg United on May 9, then three more in a 3-2 loss to TS Galaxy on May 12, raising doubts about his form ahead of Bafana Bafana's 2026 World Cup opener against Mexico on June 11. Fans shared clips of his shell-shocked reactions and jokes like 'every shot it's a goal,' while some defended his leadership in qualifying ahead of Nigeria and last year's AFCON heroics. Williams responded by praising a recent clean sheet and committing to team values, as Sundowns eyes the CAF Champions League final.

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Ronwen Williams, South Africa's celebrated captain, pulled the ball from his net seven times in two wild league games, leaving fans stunned and memes flying.

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In a widely shared courtroom video, Mchunu explained he learned of the case online amid street marches and chose to represent himself due to unemployment. The admission drew mockery from viewers across Africa, who pointed to South Africa's 32.9% unemployment rate—43.5% including discouraged workers—and questioned why jobless locals blame migrants for job shortages. The clip fueled debates on why some employers prefer migrant domestic workers from Zimbabwe or Lesotho, who accept lower pay, while President Ramaphosa recently vowed stricter enforcement against such exploitation. As anti-migrant groups push for undocumented foreigners to leave by June 30, the video highlights economic tensions dividing South Africans.

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Dressed in a fur-trimmed coat and feathered headdress, anti-immigrant activist Ngizwe Mchunu stood before a magistrate and admitted he couldn't afford a lawyer because he doesn't work.

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In late January 2026, authorities transferred Bester from Kgosi Mampuru II in Pretoria to the remote eBongweni Super Maximum Correctional Centre in KwaZulu-Natal, about 750km away, as a routine security measure for high-risk inmates like the convicted murderer and rapist. His lawyers called the move unconstitutional, arguing it blocked fair trial preparations by limiting consultations with their Gauteng team, but Judge John Holland-Muter dismissed the urgent application, ruling the transfer lawful and necessary. Bester, who faked his death in 2022 and escaped before recapture in 2023, now faces upcoming trials from the supermax facility, with many South Africans welcoming the decision for tougher prison oversight.

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Thabo Bester, the infamous 'Facebook Rapist,' hoped to return to a Gauteng prison for easier lawyer access. The Pretoria High Court said no, prioritizing his security needs.

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