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The 33-year-old Swiss star shone in his Premier League debut with Sunderland after a £17million move from Leverkusen, delivering leadership, six assists, and a goal. Reports from journalists like Luca Cerchione, Florian Plettenberg, and Fabrizio Romano confirm Chelsea's opening offer, a verbal personal terms agreement, and Xhaka's readiness to join Alonso in London. Sunderland stand to profit, while Chelsea view him as a steady midfield presence amid talk of Enzo Fernandez leaving; fans debate the wisdom of the age and fee.

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Xabi Alonso wants to reunite with Granit Xhaka, the midfielder who captained Sunderland to Europe last season. Chelsea have tabled a €30million bid at his request.

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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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Former Liverpool striker Robbie Fowler proposed Christian Pulisic as a transfer target for Liverpool FC. He highlighted Pulisic's age, Premier League experience, and versatility as a potential successor to Mohamed Salah.

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At Monday's WWE Raw, former NXT Champion Oba Femi declared his pursuit of the King of the Ring crown and a potential SummerSlam title shot against Cody Rhodes or Roman Reigns, drawing massive cheers and chants from a full house. Jey Uso interrupted with 'Yeet' energy, sparking a heated exchange where Femi warned, 'When you shoot, don’t miss. Because if you do, I’ll destroy you. And if you don’t, I’ll still destroy you.' Tuesday's SmackDown struggled with under 6,500 fans in the 20,000-capacity venue, empty sections, high ticket prices over £150, a UK heatwave, and competition from an advertised England soccer match screening.

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Oba Femi strode into London's O2 Arena like a king in waiting, owning the mic and sending the packed crowd into a frenzy with his bold King of the Ring vow.

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A fan threw a phone at UFC fighter Jon Jones during an IBA Bare Knuckle event. Jones caught the phone nonchalantly with his thumb and index finger. Videos of the incident spread widely on social media.

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The six-member group—Shotaro, Eunseok, Sungchan, Wonbin, Sohee, and Anton—performed on MBC's Show! Music Core episode 952, aired June 27, promoting their second mini-album *II* released June 15. Their title track 'Do Your Dance' has already won on Show Champion and Music Bank, but I.O.I took first place that day with 'Suddenly' for a double crown. BRIIZE fans celebrated the effort, sharing fancams of the soccer-themed show that blended K-pop shine with team spirit, as RIIZE heads to Inkigayo next.

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RIIZE hit the Music Core stage in vibrant soccer jerseys, channeling football energy into their high-energy 'Do Your Dance' performance. Fans couldn't get enough of the sporty flair from Anton in Manchester United red to Wonbin's Liverpool nod.

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Sterling joined Feyenoord on February 12, 2026, on a short-term deal after leaving Chelsea, but managed zero goals and one assist in eight appearances totaling 421 minutes. Fans grew frustrated, booing him during games like the April draw with PSV, despite his past haul of around 200 club goals in England and 20 in 82 caps for the national team. Van Persie, a club legend, called out the cynicism post-May 18 finale, saying 'know your place' and planning a private dinner with Sterling before his contract expires June 30.

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After Feyenoord's season finale, manager Robin van Persie fired up in defense of Raheem Sterling, telling critics to show respect for his stellar career amid a tough loan spell.

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The comment came hours before Norway faced France in a World Cup 2026 Group I decider, where both strikers had four goals from two games. Fans highlighted Haaland's consistent scoring across clubs like Molde, Salzburg, Dortmund, and Manchester City—358 goals in 437 games—plus 55 in 48 for Norway, often without elite support. France won 4-1 with Dembélé's hat trick after coach Ståle Solbakken rested Haaland; both teams advanced, fueling talks on consistency versus flair.

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A pundit's claim that Mbappé creates his own goals while Haaland needs service drew sharp pushback from fans armed with career stats.

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Brentford agreed €45m fixed plus €5m add-ons and a sell-on clause with FC Köln for the explosive winger, who scored 13 goals in 34 appearances this season. Talks broke down when El Mala's family, led by his mother-agent Sabrina, demanded his brother Malek's inclusion from Köln's second team. Now free to explore options, he's drawing interest from Chelsea, Dortmund, Nottingham Forest, Newcastle, and Manchester United, with Köln holding his contract until 2030.

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At 19, Said El Mala turned down Brentford's club-record offer, prioritizing family and bigger dreams after his breakout Bundesliga season.

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Burnley, relegated from the Premier League after parting with Scott Parker in April, have targeted Bellamy as their top choice to lead a Championship return. Reports show the club advancing talks with the Football Association of Wales over compensation, with Bellamy open to the move and betting odds listing him as the clear favorite. While Bellamy earned 1.50 points per game with Wales through high-pressing play, recent losses have divided fans; the FAW eyes backups like Steve Cooper amid ongoing negotiations.

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Craig Bellamy, who thrived as assistant at Burnley before taking the Wales job, now faces a potential homecoming as the Clarets chase promotion back to the Premier League.

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Liverpool FC placed Diogo Jota at No. 57 in their fan-voted top 100 greatest players series, drawing from over 1.4 million votes, stats, and expert input. The Portuguese forward scored 65 goals in 182 games since joining in 2020, including a Champions League hat-trick and key strikes in the 2024-25 Premier League win, plus trophies like two League Cups and an FA Cup. Jota died at 28 in a July 2025 car crash near Zamora, Spain, prompting the club to retire his No. 20 shirt forever across all teams. The ongoing countdown mixes modern stars with legends, keeping fans hooked as it nears No. 1.

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Diogo Jota's smile lit up Anfield, but his No. 57 spot in Liverpool's all-time rankings hits differently after his tragic loss.

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On the anniversary of Nunez joining from Benfica in 2022, Liverpool shared a grinning photo of him in training gear, sparking joy and double-takes among supporters still missing his chaotic energy from 40 goals in 143 games. After his 2025 sale to Al-Hilal for £46m and a quiet stint there as a free agent, reports link him to a possible Anfield comeback under new boss Andoni Iraola, who faced Nunez's firepower before. While some fans call it a closed chapter, others dream of his passion and work rate reigniting the attack as the transfer window nears.

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Four years after Darwin Nunez's £64m arrival, Liverpool's training snap had fans blinking twice—some even thought he'd re-signed on the spot.

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Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev defeated Julius Walker by knockout with his first punch just 8 seconds into Round 1 at UFC Baku. The finish marks the 7th fastest knockout in UFC history and the second fastest in UFC light heavyweight history. Yakhyaev earned a $100K bonus for the performance.

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The Knicks beat the Spurs 4-1 in the Finals, with Jalen Brunson earning MVP honors after averaging 32.6 points per game, including 45 in the clincher. As the East's No. 3 seed, they swept the 76ers and Cavaliers while ousting the Hawks, relying on Brunson's scoring, Karl-Anthony Towns in the paint, Mikal Bridges' defense, and Josh Hart's energy to top Victor Wembanyama's squad. The city threw a ticker-tape parade down the Canyon of Heroes, with Brunson's wife noting it forever changes views of the 6-foot-2 champion.

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Jalen Brunson hoisted the Larry O'Brien Trophy, silencing years of doubt as New York celebrated its first NBA title since 1973.

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The Manchester City winger left the U.S. squad briefly to be with wife Shireen in London for the arrival of their son Praise on Monday, returning to Seattle Tuesday ahead of Belgium's key Group G match against New Zealand on Saturday. He missed no games—his earlier absence was due to illness—and had said weeks before he'd prioritize family even over a quarterfinal. While most fans and teammate Youri Tielemans praised the choice, French presenter France Pierron criticized it harshly before apologizing amid backlash. Belgium needs Doku's speed to advance from third place after draws with Egypt and Iran.

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Jérémy Doku rushed home for his son's birth, then flew back to the World Cup camp, where teammates greeted him with hugs and cheers for his 'most important assist.'

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The 2024 Ballon d'Or winner, who signed his current terms in 2022 running to 2027, saw City propose fresh terms around May, but negotiations paused over finances and length while he focuses on Spain's World Cup—where they drew their opener this month. Rodri's immense value shines through 298 appearances, the 2023 Champions League final winner's goal, and anchoring Pep Guardiola's midfield despite last year's ACL injury. Fans divide between urging him to sign quickly like teammates Gvardiol and Doku, and demanding City meet his terms since they need him more, amid Real Madrid whispers that club insiders dismiss as external noise.

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Rodri turned 30 today, still without a new deal from Manchester City months after their offer landed on the table. As Spain kicks off their World Cup campaign, the star midfielder keeps contract talks on hold.

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Miles Killebrew, a two-time Pro Bowler and 2023 All-Pro special teamer formerly with the Pittsburgh Steelers, signed a one-year contract worth approximately $1.8 million with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He reunites with special teams coordinator Danny Smith from their Pittsburgh days. Killebrew, who suffered a torn ACL last year, brings elite special teams expertise including four career punt blocks and significant safety depth.

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Stanbic Black Pirates won their fourth Uganda Rugby Premiership title—and first successful defense—with a thrilling 30-29 grand final victory over Toyota Buffaloes. Pirates led 25-13 at halftime on tries from Nathan Bwambale (two), Alex Aturinda, and Kidega, before fly-half Yasin Waiswa's 19 points fueled Buffaloes' near-comeback to 30-29. The team dedicated the win to late flanker Sydney Gongodyo, posting 'It's for Sydney' post-match amid celebrations of three straight finals.

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Captain Frank Kidega's try helped Pirates build a big halftime lead, but Buffaloes' second-half charge had the packed Kings Park Arena on edge until the final whistle.

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The Belgian midfielder told Het Nieuwsblad that Antonio Conte's defensive 5-4-1 setup clashed with his style, limiting Napoli to low-scoring games where their top scorer, Rasmus Hojlund, hit just 12 league goals. Despite injuries restricting him to 18 appearances and five goals, De Bruyne assisted the winner in their final-day 1-0 victory over Udinese that secured second place and Champions League spot. With Conte gone and reports linking defensive coach Massimiliano Allegri to the job, De Bruyne plans contract talks, stressing that fun, attacking football now matters most to him.

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Kevin De Bruyne opened up about his tough first season in Italy, missing the attacking flair he loves after joining Napoli from Manchester City.

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Miles Killebrew, a two-time Pro Bowler and 2023 All-Pro special teamer formerly with the Pittsburgh Steelers, signed a one-year contract worth approximately $1.8 million with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He reunites with special teams coordinator Danny Smith from their Pittsburgh days. Killebrew, who suffered a torn ACL last year, brings elite special teams expertise including four career punt blocks and significant safety depth.

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The spat started when a user mocked boys pretending to be girls, prompting Coach Olu (@olisaemekaG) to flip it: 'Are you saying women are foolish?' She called the trends silly, leading to the punchline where he agreed all men are rapists. Shared by Alabi late Tuesday, the screenshots racked up 68,000 views by Wednesday, with replies roasting the 'sacrifice' like 'Bro put his gender in danger just to win' and calls for an award. It's classic online absurdity, turning gender generalization debates into comedy gold.

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One guy torched his own gender with a deadpan 'Yes' to win an online argument—and X couldn't stop laughing.

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In a 2024 interview republished on Chelsea's site, Caicedo shared how watching videos of Makélélé and Kanté inspired his career, and how thrilled he was to get his first Chelsea shirt—even without Kanté's name. He also recreated a special family photo from his youth wearing Chelsea gear, this time at Cobham with his mum. Fans praise his loyalty after his new deal until 2033 and £115 million move from Brighton, calling him a 'proper Chel' and even suggesting the armband.

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As a kid in Ecuador, Moisés Caicedo begged for a Chelsea shirt and idolized N’Golo Kanté and Claude Makélélé. Now a Blues midfielder, he recreated a childhood photo with his mum at the training base.

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Born June 22, 1958, in Michigan, Campbell rose to fame as chainsaw-swinging Ash Williams in the Evil Dead trilogy, blending gore, slapstick, and lines like 'Groovy.' Fans and FANGORIA magazine flooded his post with love, sharing collages of his iconic looks and challenging each other to name non-Ash roles from Bubba Ho-Tep to Burn Notice. Even after a March cancer diagnosis, he's touring screenings like Ernie & Emma at Detroit's Redford Theatre, with co-stars praising his sharp wit. At 68, the horror legend keeps grooving with cameos in Spider-Man and Doctor Strange.

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Bruce Campbell stepped onstage in a flashy floral jacket, grinning at fans as he hit 68 and captioned it 'Still Shemping!'—a cheeky nod to his B-movie stand-in roots.

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The 30-year-old Al-Ahli striker, who scored 42 goals last season in Saudi Arabia, made England's 26-man squad as Harry Kane's backup despite earlier doubts over his training intensity. Toney boasts a 92% penalty conversion rate—better than Kane's 89%—but insists he offers hold-up play, aerial strength, and set-piece threat too. With England top of the group after a 4-2 win over Croatia and 0-0 draw with Ghana, Toney eyes rotation against Panama on June 27, ready to help however needed.

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Ivan Toney has warmed the bench through England's opening Group L matches, but after heart-to-heart talks with manager Thomas Tuchel, he's eager to show his full game.

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The three-year-old filly, trained in Ireland and ridden by Mickael Barzalona, quickened clear in the 30-runner handicap to beat Symbol of Majesty by two lengths. Joseph called it beyond his dreams after earlier wins with Kizlyar, Limestone, King of Cloughan, and Enceladus, while Aidan hit 100 career Royal Ascot victories with Scandinavia’s Gold Cup. Day 4 also saw Libertango upset in the Albany Stakes, Venetian Sun hold on in the Commonwealth Cup, and Aidan’s Precise and Causeway take the Coronation and King Edward VII Stakes.

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Green Carrera surged up the rail to clinch the Sandringham Stakes, giving Joseph O’Brien his fifth win and tying his father Aidan’s tally at Royal Ascot.

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In a resurfaced clip, IPL founder Lalit Modi describes how he brought Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan into the 2008 franchise auction for Kolkata Knight Riders. Khan balked at the hefty upfront fee, but Modi arranged for Nokia to wire $5 million that same day as a jersey sponsorship, enabling Khan's consortium to secure KKR for $75.09 million. Nokia sponsored KKR from 2008 to 2014, and the team has since won three IPL titles with a valuation over $1.3 billion.

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Shah Rukh Khan, a football fan who knew little about cricket, hesitated over a $5 million down payment. Lalit Modi sealed the deal with a clever Nokia sponsorship twist.

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Puma-sponsored teams like Czechia, Morocco, Egypt, and Paraguay have seen their lightweight ULTRAWEAVE Thermoadapt jerseys rip during tackles in early 2026 World Cup games across North America. The fabric, meant for breathability and speed with 4-way stretch and moisture-wicking, has shredded in clashes, while no Nike or Adidas kits faced similar issues. Fans call it a 'kitastrophe,' resurfacing old jabs like Xherdan Shaqiri's 2016 quip about Puma, as the 11 Puma-outfitted teams face growing scrutiny in the group stages.

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Czech midfielder Pavel Šulc jogged off the pitch mid-half, his white Puma shirt in tatters after a simple tussle. Moments like these have turned Puma kits into the tournament's unexpected stars.

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A German visitor posted about enjoying a beautiful sunset in Berlin, Ohio, an Amish and Mennonite tourist town. The post prompted accusations of it being a sundown town due to its predominantly white rural population. Users debated the term's meaning and contrasted Berlin's appeal with complaints about Atlanta's crime, traffic, and lifestyle challenges.

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The Cavaliers and Raptors head to a decisive Game 7 tied 3-3 in their first-round series, following Toronto's 112-110 overtime win in Game 6 on May 1, sealed by RJ Barrett's buzzer-beating 3-pointer. Mitchell, averaging 25 points on 43.7% shooting, has shone early but struggled in key moments lately, prompting fans to revisit the 2022 trade that brought him to Cleveland in exchange for Lauri Markkanen, Collin Sexton, and picks—while also lamenting the recent swap of homegrown Darius Garland for James Harden. Many now call to build around Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen, with voices noting Garland's upward trajectory before his exit and Harden's steady but unspectacular 21 points and 6.7 assists per game.

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With Game 7 looming Saturday night in Cleveland, Donovan Mitchell faces growing fan frustration after another uneven playoff stretch.

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Fresh off defending their Betway Premiership title, the Buccaneers have now signed four players from Siwelele FC this window: midfielder Bohlale Ngwato, attacker Ghampani Lungu, left-back Neo Rapoo, and Baliti. The pacey defender, who made 41 senior appearances since his 2023/24 debut including 14 Premiership games last term, was also on Kaizer Chiefs' radar last season. This youth-focused strategy builds depth at left-back as veteran Deon Hotto nears retirement, with Pirates fans excited about the talent pipeline despite rival grumbles over the raid on the mid-table side.

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Orlando Pirates just pulled off another smart move, grabbing 24-year-old left-back Aphiwe Baliti and loaning him right back to Siwelele FC for the 2026/27 season.

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South African football fans are debating whether to grant citizenship to foreign-born players of South African descent, such as Abo Leon and Allende, to strengthen the national team Bafana Bafana by adopting Morocco's strategy of recruiting players born abroad. The discussion focuses on whether these players have genuine ties to South Africa compared to those with ancestral links, as in Morocco and Nigeria, and concerns about sidelining locally born talent alongside past failures in recruiting top talents and domestic talent development issues.

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Vinicius dazzled against Morocco and Haiti, helping Brazil top Group C with four points after his stunning equalizer and playmaking masterclass under coach Carlo Ancelotti. This hot streak has reignited arguments over whether his flair and trophies—like the 2024 FIFA Best award—put him ahead of Mbappe, who scored twice for France in a 3-1 win over Senegal to become their all-time leading men's scorer. Fans point to last season's tensions at Madrid, where Mbappe's arrival overlapped their roles on the left wing amid a trophyless campaign, but many call for harmony, noting both stars are thriving at the World Cup.

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Vinicius Jr lit up the pitch with a goal and two assists in Brazil's 3-0 rout of Haiti, earning man-of-the-match for the second straight game. Now Real Madrid fans are fiercely debating if he's overtaken teammate Kylian Mbappe.

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In a radio interview, Broos praised Lorch's recent form at Wydad Casablanca but questioned fitting him into the near-final squad, citing his past inconsistencies. Zwane, the 36-year-old Sundowns captain hampered by injuries like an ACL tear, draws sharp criticism from fans who call him overrated and a liability, while some value his experience. Supporters of younger talents like Oswin Appollis push back, as Broos sticks to performers from the qualifiers that secured Bafana's spot with a 3-0 win over Rwanda in October 2025.

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Weeks before South Africa's first World Cup in 16 years, coach Hugo Broos sparked heated talk by defending his squad choices on radio. Fans are split on aging star Themba Zwane and snubbed winger Thembinkosi Lorch.

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