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The leadership change came Sunday after 86-year-old Ali Khamenei died in U.S.-Israeli strikes on Tehran on February 28, the first day of Operation Epic Fury, a U.S.-led campaign targeting Iranian missile sites and IRGC facilities. That same day, a strike near the Shajareh Tayyebeh girls' school in Minab killed 165 to 181 people, mostly girls aged 7 to 12, with new video showing a U.S. Tomahawk missile hitting a nearby IRGC compound. U.S. officials probe the incident amid accusations of war crimes, while Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi vowed defiance and American reactions range from calls for resistance to criticism of the war's toll.

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As U.S. strikes pounded Iranian targets, the Assembly of Experts gathered in emergency session to name Mojtaba Khamenei—son of the slain Ayatollah Ali Khamenei—as the nation's new top leader.

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Jay Roebuck, a Drake supporter, engages in a face-to-face debate with five Kendrick Lamar fans who question Drake's cultural authenticity and accuse him of appropriating Black culture through accents, styles, and music. The discussion covers Drake's contributions to hip-hop, his support for other artists, and comparisons to Kendrick Lamar, including Super Bowl performance potential. The video of the debate, shared by @jaybucks107 and @chatnigga101, garners significant praise from Drake fans.

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The DX legend, who rejoined WWE in 2022 as a key producer and co-lead writer, left after an unhappy performance review cut his influence. Fans online celebrated with clips mocking his booking decisions, like calling everything 'horrible and the shits' in a WWE Unreal segment, while some defended him as a nice guy unsuited for creative. Meanwhile, Alexandra Williams stepped up as Raw's new Vice President and lead writer ahead of its Netflix shift, sparking hope for fresh directions as WrestleMania 42 season begins.

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Brian 'Road Dogg' James walked into WWE headquarters on March 5 and handed in his resignation, frustrated by shrinking responsibilities on SmackDown.

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In November 2025, former Spurs and United striker Teddy Sheringham praised Tottenham center-backs Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero as matching Arsenal's William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhães, plus Liverpool's Van Dijk and Konate. Fast-forward to March 2026: Arsenal top the Premier League with 67 points from 30 games and 20 clean sheets, while Tottenham sit 16th on 29 points from 28 matches after losses like a 4-1 derby thrashing by Arsenal. Fans mock the comparison, pointing to Romero's absences and Van de Ven's passing limits, though Spurs supporters note the duo's rare goal tallies from defense amid a leaky team conceding 1.45 goals per game together.

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Teddy Sheringham once placed Tottenham's Romero and Van de Ven alongside Arsenal's Saliba and Gabriel. Now, with Spurs fighting relegation, Gunners fans are having a field day revisiting that bold call.

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Viktor Gyokeres, playing for Arsenal, has scored 15 goals in all competitions despite heavy criticism and fewer minutes than rivals Benjamin Sesko, Joao Pedro, Hugo Ekitike, and Alexander Isak, sparking heated discussions on X. Comparisons highlight his 10 Premier League goals with 0 assists at 174 minutes per goal against Sesko's 7 goals and 1 assist at 162 minutes per goal, alongside disputes over Joao Pedro's 17 non-penalty goals and Isak's performances.

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Hansi Flick's team flew straight from Bilbao to Tyneside after Saturday's game, checking into a hotel and training at St. James' Park to stay sharp for Tuesday's Round of 16 first leg against Newcastle United. The squad features stars like Pedri, Gavi, Lewandowski, Lamine Yamal, and on-loan Marcus Rashford, with Marc Bernal recovered from stomach issues and ready to go. Light moments on the flight, like Lamine Yamal's playful hug with teammate Dodi Láráñaga, showed the strong team bond as they gear up for kickoff at 9 p.m. CET.

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Fresh off a La Liga match in Bilbao, Barcelona's players stepped off the plane in Newcastle, trading one pitch for another in their packed Champions League chase.

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Brentford and Bournemouth battled to a tense 0-0 Premier League draw at Vitality Stadium, marked by physical play but few clear chances. After the whistle, former Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson clashed with Bournemouth coaches Shaun Cooper and Tommy Elphick during handshakes, drawing players from both sides to separate them. Henderson, subbed off after 62 minutes, called the result fair, while Bournemouth's Andoni Iraola played peacemaker—no punches landed, and the FA has not commented. The point keeps Brentford unbeaten against Bournemouth in the league.

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Handshakes turned to shoves at full time, with Jordan Henderson needing four teammates to hold him back from Bournemouth coaches.

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The Denver Nuggets outlasted the Lakers 120-113 at Ball Arena on Thursday, powered by Nikola Jokić's 23rd triple-double of 28 points, 12 rebounds, and 13 assists, plus Jamal Murray's 28 points. Lakers stars Luka Dončić tallied 27 points and 11 rebounds while LeBron James added 16 points and broke Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's career field goals record, but bench wing Jake LaRavia struggled with 1-for-6 shooting including 0-for-3 on open threes and a team-worst minus-16 in 10 minutes. Fans hammered LaRavia online for his cold streak, with some calling him the worst wide-open shooter in the NBA, as the loss dropped Los Angeles to 37-25 and sixth in the tight Western Conference race.

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Jake LaRavia's airball corner jumper left even Luka Dončić burying his face in his hands on the sideline—a moment that captured the Lakers' frustration in a hard-fought loss.

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Barcelona supporters are divided over whether to pay €30 million to permanently sign Marcus Rashford, who is on loan from Manchester United. Rashford has recorded 10 goals and 8 assists in La Liga plus 8 in the Champions League. Discussions note Manchester United covering part of his salary and suggestions to return him if Barcelona cannot afford the fee.

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Spurs sit 16th with 29 points from 29 matches in the 2025/26 Premier League season, winless in 2026 under interim boss Igor Tudor, who has lost all three league games in charge. Key fixtures against Nottingham Forest, Brighton, Wolves, Leeds, and Everton could decide their fate, as rivals face tough opponents too. Relegation would cut revenue by over £250 million yearly, trigger wage cuts, and spark a squad exodus of stars like Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven, with fans bracing for a Championship nightmare.

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Tottenham Hotspur's players are calling on each other to fight, but an 11-game winless streak has them just one point above the drop zone after a crushing home loss to Crystal Palace.

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Amorim took charge on November 11, 2024, after Ten Hag's dismissal, but United finished 15th last season with just 42 points—their worst Premier League placing. This season, after 17 matches, they sit seventh, three or four points off fourth-placed Chelsea, with Amorim at 1.20 points per game amid injuries and squad issues. Fans debate fiercely if sacking Ten Hag was wrong, as some see attacking gains and green shoots, while others fixate on the 48-point swing and demand results ahead of Boxing Day at Newcastle.

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Manchester United supporters are poring over a tough stat: Rúben Amorim's 14 Premier League wins in his first 44 games fall far short of Erik ten Hag's 30 over the same span.

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Luton came from behind to beat Northampton 2-1 in the Vertu Trophy semi-final at Kenilworth Road, with Nahki Wells equalizing on 53 minutes and Liam Walsh scoring the winner eight minutes from time. The 33-year-old former Arsenal midfielder, appointed October 13, 2025, guided the League One side—10th with 47 points from 34 games—to his first senior final against Stockport County on April 12. Wilshere called it a proud moment for his building squad, while Arsenal fans praised the Wenger coaching legacy shining through his rapid success.

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Jack Wilshere's Luton Town trailed early but turned it around with grit, earning a Wembley final just five months into his first senior job.

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Barcelona supporters are divided over whether to pay €30 million to permanently sign Marcus Rashford, who is on loan from Manchester United. Rashford has recorded 10 goals and 8 assists in La Liga plus 8 in the Champions League. Discussions note Manchester United covering part of his salary and suggestions to return him if Barcelona cannot afford the fee.

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The 24-year-old Dutch center-back, signed for £45 million in 2023, has impressed with his pace and versatility despite Spurs sitting 16th with 29 points from 28 games and no wins in 2026. Manchester United are reportedly interested but face a £125 million price tag that's drawn skepticism, while Barcelona and Real Madrid are also watching closely. His contract runs to 2029, but a Spurs drop could slash his value, prompting fans to debate cashing in or holding onto a captaincy contender.

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Micky van de Ven has turned down a new five-year deal at struggling Tottenham, leaving his future wide open amid their relegation battle.

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With Casemiro's contract expiring this summer and his form dipping, United are planning a major midfield overhaul, budgeting over €200 million for up to three elite signings. Top targets include Newcastle's Guimarães, Sandro Tonali, and Nottingham Forest's Elliot Anderson, with informal contacts already made to the players' entourages. Guimarães stands out as Casemiro's personal pick, though Newcastle will demand a hefty fee after his release clause lapsed. Fans dream of a Guimarães-Mainoo partnership to fuel a title push under Michael Carrick.

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Casemiro himself backs fellow Brazilian Bruno Guimarães to step into his shoes at Manchester United, anchoring the midfield next to young star Kobbie Mainoo.

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The Manchester City winger quoted 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 on Instagram, comparing athletic training to spiritual discipline and self-control. Posted as City trail Arsenal by five points with eight games left, it drew praise from fans calling him a future legend and playful jabs about his one Premier League goal this season. Doku, known for past scripture shares, set the message to Maverick City Music, sparking shares from City accounts and banter between supporters.

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Jeremy Doku paused the title chase to post a Bible verse urging fans to run purposefully for the ultimate prize, not just football trophies.

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Subbed in at the 61st minute with San Jose leading 1-0, the 29-year-old German star linked up with Ousseni Bouda in the 78th for the second goal, following Preston Judd's earlier header from a corner. Goalkeeper Daniel made four saves for his first shutout, while Atlanta managed only three shots on target in a tough night. The win gives coach Bruce Arena's Earthquakes six points from two games, topping the Western Conference after Werner's quick impact since joining from RB Leipzig.

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Timo Werner stepped off the bench for the San Jose Earthquakes and needed just 18 minutes to deliver a perfect assist, sealing a clean-sheet victory at a roaring PayPal Park.

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Master chocolatier Jen Lindsey-Clark spent 1,254 hours building the five-meter-long sculpture, which uses chocolate from over 16,900 two-finger KitKat bars. It marks KitKat's new role as the Official Chocolate Bar of Formula 1 ahead of the 2026 season, with limited-edition mini cars already on shelves in places like the UK and Australia. Billy Monger praised its uniqueness, noting even top drivers need a proper break. The car will tour the UK over the next couple of weeks, nodding to a 1998 chocolate F1 replica while promising more fan activations worldwide.

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Picture a 350kg chocolate Formula 1 car gleaming in Silverstone's pit lane, hand-crafted with every aerodynamic detail just right. Former racer Billy Monger unveiled it, swapping his helmet for a KitKat one.

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Sundowns, second with 35 points from 16 games, need a win over fifth-placed AmaZulu (30 points from 17) to leapfrog leaders Pirates and tighten their title hold. The Brazilians fielded stars like captain Ronwen Williams, Teboho Mokoena, and young Siyabonga Ntsabeleng up front, while AmaZulu set up in a 3-4-3 at home. Twenty minutes in, it's 0-0 after even early exchanges, with Sundowns unbeaten in seven straight against Usuthu including five clean-sheet wins.

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Under the lights at Moses Mabhida Stadium, Mamelodi Sundowns lined up like a Bafana Bafana dream team, ready to snatch the top spot from Orlando Pirates.

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The banter war erupted over player legacies like Phumudzo Manenzhe's modest goals at Pirates and Themba Zwane's impressive 74-96 club goals for Sundowns. Pirates lead the Betway Premiership with 44 points from 19 games, but Sundowns trail closely at 42 after their 2-1 derby win on February 18. Fans traded jabs on stats and memes, with Sundowns reveling in the stats smackdown amid the tight title race.

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A hilarious TV pundit clip tore into Pirates fans' wild claims, leaving Sundowns supporters cheering their savage comeback in the online feud.

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