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On June 16, Cutral Có in Argentina's Patagonia unveiled a 26-meter, 70-ton statue of Messi in his Albiceleste kit, sculpted over 18 months by Aldo Beroisa to capture his 2022 World Cup celebration. Positioned along National Route 22, it has boosted tourism as fans flock to the site during the 2026 tournament co-hosted by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. While locals call it a proud landmark for their humble captain, online reactions mock the awkward pose and likeness, comparing it to past flawed tributes like India's now-removed version.

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In a quiet Patagonian oil town, locals planted an 85-foot steel giant of Lionel Messi kneeling triumphantly with the World Cup trophy—now drawing selfies, tourists, and endless memes.

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The Bayern Munich striker scored twice on June 17 in Dallas, matching Lineker's 10 England World Cup goals and becoming the second after David Beckham to score at three tournaments. His 66 goals in 2025-26 fueled Bayern's Bundesliga title, pulling him ahead of Michael Olise (13%), Kylian Mbappe, Lamine Yamal and Ousmane Dembele (9% each). The Ballon d'Or, due in October, weighs club success and World Cup impact—Kane leads but needs a deep England run to clinch it as group stages continue.

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Harry Kane buried a retaken penalty and powered home a header in England's 4-2 win over Croatia, tying Gary Lineker's World Cup goal record and surging to 38% favorite on Kalshi markets.

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Thousands of England supporters in the New York area for matches at MetLife Stadium have flocked to Hoboken's Green Rock bar for its famous $1 beer happy hour from 5 to 10 p.m. Bealo shared photos on X of the buzzing dive bar, contrasting it with Manhattan's $10 pints, and locals quickly embraced the invasion with tips and nostalgia for the spot's bar scene. New Jersey's government account and Barstool Sports joined in, celebrating the cross-Atlantic cheers as fans unwind before knockout games.

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Bealo, a Leeds United fan in New York for the World Cup, lined up pints at Green Rock and couldn't believe his eyes: $1 drafts amid England scarves and soccer cheers.

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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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Sky Sports asked if Luka Modric tops midfielders from his generation, drawing sharp divides among fans. Supporters point to his 2018 Ballon d'Or win, six Champions Leagues with Real Madrid, and Croatia's deep World Cup runs, while critics champion Xavi, Iniesta, Pirlo, Kroos, and De Bruyne for their peaks and trophies. Now at AC Milan until June 2026 after leaving Madrid in 2025, the veteran ranks fourth among World Cup central midfielders per recent stats, as he eyes a potential swansong in the tournament against England, Ghana, and Panama.

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At 40, Luka Modric still commands the midfield, prompting fans to argue if he's the greatest of his era ahead of Croatia's World Cup opener.

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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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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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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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In June 2016, severe flooding from the Brazos River hit Rosharon, Texas, with up to 27 inches of water damaging homes. Randy Wagner bought a 400-foot AquaDam for $8,300, unrolled it around his property with two friends, and filled it using a garden hose over several hours. The heavy tubes diverted the flood successfully, saving his house from $150,000 in repairs and earning praise from skeptical neighbors. The reusable design offers a quick, sandbag-free option for flood-prone areas.

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Randy Wagner watched floodwaters rise around his Texas home in 2016, but his DIY barrier of giant water-filled tubes kept everything bone dry while neighbors flooded.

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The performance from Gaga's ARTPOP era showed her in sparkling silver, promoting the duet that hit No. 13 on the Billboard Hot 100. At the time, Kelly's past allegations were public, yet Gaga defended the collaboration, bonding over shared media scrutiny. In 2019, after a docuseries highlighted his abuses, she apologized for her judgment clouded by personal trauma, removed the song from streaming, and only a remix with Christina Aguilera remains. Opinions now split, with some praising her accountability and others questioning if it was enough, especially after Kelly's 2021 and 2022 convictions.

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A 2013 clip of Lady Gaga dancing alongside R. Kelly on Jimmy Kimmel Live has people revisiting her bold choice and its fallout years later.

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SuperM debuted in October 2019 as SM Entertainment's star-packed U.S. push, featuring talents like Taemin from SHINee, Baekhyun and Kai from EXO, and members from NCT 127 and WayV. They topped the Billboard 200 and sold out Madison Square Garden, but critics saw it as a cash grab that stalled by 2021 amid solo careers and label exits. Now, with BTS back from military service and promoting in the U.S., fans are memeing SuperM's faded hype—quipping about 'Jopping,' the logo, and old SM founder scandals—while multi-fandom voices fondly recall the group's strong vocals and high-energy tracks.

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A 2019 SuperM debut poster returned like an old rival, prompting BTS fans to laugh at its bold 'Avengers of K-pop' promises that never fully landed.

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Over 1,000 Nigerians registered for voluntary return from South Africa following May attacks and harassment, with Operation Dudula groups demanding undocumented foreigners leave by June 30 or face consequences. A first flight brought 268 home to Lagos on June 11, but a second planned for June 15 was canceled due to documentation and screening issues, leaving many without food or shelter and relying on church aid. Officials like Foreign Affairs Minister Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu assure all registered will return by the deadline, while protesters and NUSA leaders demand urgent action to prevent a humanitarian crisis. Online views divide between criticism of government handling and claims of personal responsibility.

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Hundreds of Nigerians slept on Pretoria streets, frustrated after their evacuation flights fell through amid rising xenophobic threats.

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