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On November 18, X user Vivid Prowess posted a query to non-Israeli, non-Jewish followers asking their personal reasons for supporting Israel, paired with an Israeli flag image. The post garnered over 300,000 views, nearly 7,000 likes, and 3,600 replies by Thursday, featuring endorsements from figures like Brianna Wu citing strategic defense against radical ideologies and emotional ties to Jewish humanity. Responses highlighted shared values, democracy, biblical faith, historical duty, and personal stories, alongside sharp critiques amid polarized views on ongoing conflicts.

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What drives non-Israelis and non-Jews to back Israel? Vivid Prowess's viral X question exploded with 300,000 views and thousands of raw replies.

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After negotiations in Geneva ended without agreement on Thursday, Trump told reporters Friday he's not thrilled and left open the possibility of strikes, though no decision is final. Vice President J.D. Vance ruled out a prolonged conflict. Hosts like Sulaiman Ahmed and Rashad drew thousands to X Spaces titled around 'War with Iran,' where listeners shared anti-war sentiments, polls on shifting sympathies, and worries over oil spikes and retaliation from Tehran. The discussions blend geopolitics with hot-button issues, reflecting public unease as more talks loom and U.S. forces stay positioned in the Middle East.

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President Trump's frustration over stalled Iran nuclear talks has people gathering in live X audio rooms, voicing fears of escalation and calls for peace.

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The £60 million signing from Brighton, who's scored 14 goals in 36 games this season, ditched his usual braids for a curly 'do that fans compared to Willian reborn. One supporter clarified it's just his hair out of braids, while others joked it signals a brace against Arsenal like his last loose-hair outing. Chelsea's official posts amplified the buzz with gym snaps and training clips featuring stars like Noni Madueke and Cole Palmer, building fire for the Emirates showdown after Arsenal's recent 1-0 Cup win.

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Chelsea's Joao Pedro turned heads at training with his hair freed from braids into a massive afro, drawing memes and fan hype for Sunday's Arsenal clash.

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Benfica suspended five members and revoked their season tickets after an internal probe into racist behavior at the February 17 first-leg tie against Real Madrid at Estadio da Luz. The club called the actions incompatible with its values, launching ongoing proceedings that could mean permanent bans, amid context pointing to abuse toward Vinícius Júnior. Real Madrid fans criticized the statement's vagueness on the target, while Benfica supporters praised the decisive response; this follows a match pause over a separate racial slur allegation against Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni, who faces a UEFA ban upheld on appeal.

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Videos showed Benfica fans making monkey gestures at Vinícius Júnior as he celebrated during the tense Champions League playoff. The club acted fast with suspensions, but not without drawing sharp criticism.

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Delap, signed from Ipswich for £30 million last summer and given the No.9 shirt, has struggled in 2025/26 with injuries limiting him to 28 appearances and three goals. Fans and rivals piled on the club's belated wish with comments like 'outrageous,' while Everton supporters teased a potential swoop. Some Chelsea backers defend his potential as a target man needing more service, as transfer interest brews from Everton, Newcastle, and Manchester United.

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Chelsea FC remembered striker Liam Delap's 23rd birthday with a post at 8:45pm on February 8 – just hours before the day ended, prompting fans to flood replies with jokes and mockery.

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Indiana men's basketball named longtime Pacers executive Ryan Carr as its new Executive Director of Basketball, reporting to coach Darian DeVries. A 1996 IU graduate, Carr began as an undergrad manager for Knight, then rose through Pacers ranks to Senior Vice President of Player Personnel, scouting hits like Paul George and Myles Turner while helping craft the 2024-25 Eastern Conference champions. The hire brings proven scouting, draft expertise, and deep Indiana roots to tackle roster building, transfers, and NIL in the modern college game. Insiders like ESPN's Pete Thamel and former coach Tom Crean praised Carr's evaluation skills and character.

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Ryan Carr, who started as a student manager under Bob Knight, returns to his alma mater after 23 years building NBA contenders with the Pacers.

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Atalanta overturned Borussia Dortmund's advantage with a 4-1 second-leg victory for a 4-3 aggregate win, advancing to face the Arsenal-Bayern Munich winner in the round of 16. Gianluca Scamacca opened the scoring early, Davide Zappacosta leveled before halftime, Mario Pasalic headed them ahead, and Lazar Samardzic sealed it with a 90+8th-minute penalty after Ramy Bensebaini's red card. Dortmund captain Emre Can blamed individual mistakes, while fans mocked them as the 'Tottenham of Germany' for the choke. Atalanta now dreams big; Dortmund shifts focus to the Bundesliga.

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Dortmund held a 2-0 lead from the first leg, but Atalanta turned Gewiss Stadium into a cauldron of chaos, scoring four times including a stoppage-time penalty after a red card.

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Multiple Chelsea supporters expressed diminishing enthusiasm for watching matches and engaging with the club, attributing it to the exit of manager Enzo Maresca and the policies of ownership group BlueCo. Fans cited reduced viewership of recent games and apathy toward results, with references to the post-Roman Abramovich era.

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Boca Juniors started their Copa Argentina run with a solid 2-0 win over Gimnasia y Esgrima de Chivilcoy in the round of 64, played Tuesday at Estadio Padre Ernesto Martearena. New signing Adam Bareiro, 28, scored both goals—a sharp finish in the 41st minute and a towering header at the 57th—on his debut after joining from rivals River Plate. He called it a 'dream debut,' dedicating the strikes to icon Juan Román Riquelme amid roaring cheers from La 12 fans, as Boca advances to face the winner of Sarmiento de Junín vs. Tristán Suárez.

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On a electric night in Salta, Paraguayan striker Adam Bareiro stepped up for Boca Juniors and delivered twice, silencing any doubts with pure joy.

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Troy Deeney stated on CBS Sports Golazo that no Chelsea fan would pick Pedro Neto or Garnacho ahead of PSG's attackers, emphasizing they are not on the same level. The discussion with Charlie Davies and Geoff Shreeves compared lineups for an upcoming Chelsea vs. PSG match.

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The three-year-old video shows Mayweather reportedly dropping $7 million on luxury goods, needing escorts to navigate crowds, and it's recirculating just before his September 19, 2026, rematch with Manny Pacquiao at Las Vegas' Sphere on Netflix. Posters question if the splurge hints at cashflow issues for the 49-year-old, whose net worth estimates range from $400 million to $600 million amid past lawsuits and spending rumors, while others defend it as typical brand flexing. Reactions poke fun at the bag count or link it to his return from retirement, though some call it an outdated clip from pandemic times.

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Floyd Mayweather struts out of a Gucci store in South Africa, arms full of bags and security in tow, in a clip from his 2023 Motherland Tour that's now resurfacing with plenty of jabs.

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The 23-year-old winger, signed from Chelsea for £48.5 million last summer, faced a fan petition with over 4,000 signatures urging the club to scrap the deal. After modest early returns of two goals in 17 Premier League games, his Champions League form exploded with three goals in four matches, adding pace and threat alongside Bukayo Saka. Fans now hail his fit in Mikel Arteta's system as Arsenal top the Premier League by seven points, though rivals mock bold claims putting him ahead of legends like Riyad Mahrez.

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Noni Madueke slotted home Arsenal's opener against Wigan just 11 minutes in, his third goal in six games capping a stunning turnaround from early fan backlash.

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Fans of the South African telenovela InimbaMzansi debate the dysfunctional marriage of characters Hlathi and Zoleka. Discussions highlight Hlathi's selfishness, abuse, pressure on Zoleka to have children soon after childbirth, family interference, Hlathi's controlling nature, and Zoleka's anxiety. Viewers mention Thumeka as Hlathi's alternative partner for family expansion and question Zoleka's happiness and compatibility with Hlathi.

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