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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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Kidnapped from the Nova music festival on October 7, 2023, Gilboa-Dalal described in a Channel 12 News interview how a captor dragged him from a shower, assaulted him despite protests invoking Islamic prohibitions, and silenced him with weapons. He emerged emaciated with potential permanent hearing loss from tunnels and homes, as one of the last living hostages freed in an October 13 exchange. His account is the second public testimony from a male survivor of sexual abuse, amid prior reports of systematic violence against hostages.

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Guy Gilboa-Dalal froze as his naked body was groped by a Hamas guard, who then pressed a knife to his neck and rifle to his head, threatening death if he spoke. The 25-year-old endured this assault after 738 days in Gaza captivity.

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In a Church Times interview following his recent West Bank visit, Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell described Israeli military actions in Gaza as deliberately indiscriminate and genocidal acts, while labeling the West Bank a regime of apartheid and ethnic cleansing through settler expansion. He emphasized that his criticism targets state policies, not Judaism or Jewish people, and supports Church divestment from occupation-enabling companies. Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis rebuked the remarks as irresponsible and morally inverted, planning a personal letter to Cottrell amid growing divides among UK faith leaders over the Gaza conflict now in its second year.

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After witnessing settler violence in the West Bank, Archbishop Stephen Cottrell has accused Israel of genocidal acts in Gaza and apartheid in the occupied territories.

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Two 18-year-old Palestinians from Hebron and Beit Omar rammed their vehicle into Israelis at the Gush Etzion junction south of Jerusalem on Tuesday, then stabbed victims, killing 71-year-old Aharon Cohen and wounding a man, a boy, and a woman. Israeli security forces killed both attackers on site. Cohen, a Kiryat Arba resident and father of six, was remembered by neighbors as a kind community pillar during his funeral that evening.

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A vehicle slammed into a crowd at Gush Etzion junction, followed by knives flashing in a deadly ambush that claimed an innocent life.

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The clip shows Jefferson joking about turning 45 while his crew acts 25, set to the hit track from Drake's May 2026 album *Iceman*. Fans see LeBron's repost as a nod back to Drake after he attended Kendrick Lamar's concert last year during their feud, with Drake's lyrics shading James' loyalty. 'Shabang' has climbed to No. 4 on the Hot 100, spawning a popular TikTok dance challenge that influencers and Drake himself have joined.

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LeBron James shared a fun Instagram Reel of ex-teammate Richard Jefferson lip-syncing to Drake's 'Shabang,' adding laughing emojis to the party vibe.

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Organizers announced over 18 protest locations across the Gaza Strip for demonstrations demanding dignity, better living conditions, and an end to Hamas rule. The Fatwa Committee declared participation a betrayal of Islam and collaboration with Israel, calling for protesters to be publicly denounced. Hamas accused organizers of collaborating with Israel and placed security forces on high alert amid rising tensions.

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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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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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Turki Alalshikh shared video on June 20 of the Breaking Bad star joining prayers amid ornate arches and chandeliers, likely in Morocco's Hassan II Mosque while shooting the Saudi-backed action thriller 7 Dogs with stars like Monica Bellucci and Salman Khan. Alalshikh praised Esposito's comfort with the Muslim crew from Salah company, calling it a positive encounter. Fans celebrated widely, though Esposito has not confirmed any conversion, and some skeptics question the timing given his past political comments.

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Giancarlo Esposito stands shoulder-to-shoulder with film crew members, reciting the Shahada in a grand mosque—a moment blending Hollywood stardom with quiet faith.

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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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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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Jake Riely, who quit his U.S. job for coastal Italy, shared the blunt take on June 23 after returning stateside, racking up 1.5 million views and thousands of replies. Europeans roasted the 'Europe isn't a country' slip and shared data like higher life expectancy (81.5 years vs. 79), lower infant mortality (3.3 vs. 5.6 per 1,000), and fewer homicides (1 vs. 5.7 per 100,000). Some Americans agreed on issues like weak AC and urban decay, but the exchange spotlighted transatlantic stereotypes from walkability to portion sizes.

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Jake Riely grinned at a European event, then posted home that Europe feels like a third world country—prompting Europeans to hit back with geography lessons and quality-of-life stats.

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Clarke’s Scotland finished third in Group C with three points from a 1-0 win over Haiti—John McGinn’s deflected strike their first World Cup victory since 1998—sandwiched between 1-0 and 3-0 defeats to Morocco and Brazil. Fans and pundits criticized his cautious tactics as embarrassing, piling pressure despite qualification sealed by a dramatic play-off over Denmark. The SFA hailed Clarke as their most successful coach with 35 wins in 81 matches, now starting a search for his successor ahead of Euro 2028 qualifiers.

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Steve Clarke ended his seven-year run Sunday, just hours after Scotland's early elimination from the 2026 World Cup. He had guided them to their first tournament in 28 years, but tough losses left fans frustrated.

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Mayo dominated Cork 0-23 to 0-18 in the All-Ireland quarter-final, with Beirne earning man of the match for 0-7 including two twos, joined by McDonald (0-4, one two) and Ryan O'Donoghue (0-8). The teams were level at halftime, but Mayo outscored Cork 0-14 to 0-9 after the break, thanks to sharp shooting and Jack Livingstone's key saves. It's Mayo's first semi-final since 2021; they now await a winner from Louth-Monaghan or Dublin-Galway.

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Darragh Beirne and Kobe McDonald stepped up big at Croke Park, nailing key two-pointers in a second-half surge that sent Mayo through.

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The post came Sunday as Everton finished 12th in the 2025-26 Premier League with 49 points, safe at their new Hill Dickinson Stadium, while Luton ended seventh in League One on 74 points, missing playoffs by one. Luton fans pointed to past wins at Goodison Park, like the 2-1 Premier League victory in September 2023 and FA Cup upset in January 2024, but Evertonians mocked Luton's drop from the Premier League's 26 points two seasons ago to struggling in the third tier. Everton boasts a record 72nd straight top-flight season since 1954, nine league titles overall, and no major trophies since the 1995 FA Cup, fueling the petty, passionate back-and-forth that one Blue summed up as 'boiling your piss makes being pointless all the more worthwhile.'

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A Luton Town fan account fired off a brutal jab at Everton, calling them a 'pointless PL club' after 30 trophy-less years—and Toffees supporters hit back with equal fury.

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On June 6 in eastern Idaho, authorities pulled over the 48-year-old Olympic gold medalist and found 4.1 grams of illegal psychedelic mushrooms plus paraphernalia in a dispensary bag. Miller posted $5,000 bond, pleaded not guilty, and awaits a pretrial hearing on July 29; he claims on Instagram the items were cannabis from a friend without his knowledge, though court records specify psilocybin. The six-time medalist, recently inducted into the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame Class of 2025, faces up to a year in jail if convicted, amid Idaho's strict laws on the Schedule I substance.

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Bode Miller, the most decorated U.S. male alpine skier ever, stood stone-faced in his mug shot after a traffic stop uncovered psilocybin mushrooms in his car.

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On Gary Lineker's podcast, Manchester United's Harry Maguire shared the tough moment two weeks ago when Tuchel called omitted players, including him, via group FaceTime and explained sticking with his core four center-backs from qualifiers. Maguire, with 70 caps at 33, said he performed well in March camp and finished his club season strong, but called the exclusion hard to swallow while insisting he still has plenty to offer England. Meanwhile, Tino Livramento's calf injury opened the door for Trevoh Chalobah's late call-up from standby, shifting squad roles as England preps for their opener against Croatia.

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Harry Maguire picked up a FaceTime from Thomas Tuchel, only to hear his World Cup dreams shatter in front of the whole group. He didn't hide his disappointment, telling the England boss straight up that he felt he deserved a spot.

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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 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 Republican National Committee's research arm shared the video days before the June 23 Democratic primary for New York's 7th Congressional District, labeling her agenda radical and drawing conservative mockery. Valdez, a 36-year-old union organizer and DSA member backed by Bernie Sanders and the UAW, leads polls at 23% over rivals like Antonio Reynoso, with $1.3 million in small-donor fundraising. Her supporters see the attention as free advertising in the tight race to replace retiring Rep. Nydia Velázquez, highlighting tensions between bold socialism and pragmatic progressivism in the deep-blue district.

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A clip of New York Assemblymember Claire Valdez chanting for Palestinian freedom and abolishing ICE at a DSA event caught national attention. She responded with a simple hand-raise: 'I’m ready.'

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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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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 inaugural Daisy Chain Fields festival, set for August 29, 2026, at Irvine's Great Park in California, features headliner Olivia Rodrigo alongside Chappell Roan, Mitski, Doechii, KATSEYE, Bikini Kill, Garbage, The Breeders, Die Spitz, and special guests like Stevie Nicks, Sarah McLachlan, and Karen O. All artists perform for free, with 100% of net proceeds going to women- and girls-focused nonprofits. Presale on June 24 started at 10 a.m. PT for passcode holders, with general admission at $250 and GA+ at $350; everything sold out in 30 minutes to an hour, prompting waitlist sign-ups at daisychainfields.com while fans shared emotional highs and lows online.

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Fans hit refresh buttons frantically as Olivia Rodrigo's all-women festival tickets vanished in minutes, leaving a trail of joyful confirmations and heartbroken tears.

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Sri Lanka posted 303 for seven, powered by Pathum Nissanka's 79 and captain Kusal Mendis' aggressive 72 in a 100-run stand, before bowling out West Indies for 262. Shai Hope made 56 and Justin Greaves 45, but Dushmantha Chameera's four for 67 and Maheesh Theekshana's two for 26 sealed the win. Mendis took player of the match honors, boosting Sri Lanka's World Cup qualification push while West Indies vow a comeback in the series continuing June 6 and 8.

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Kusal Mendis led from the front with a blazing 72, smashing four fours and four sixes to set up Sri Lanka's strong total on a turning pitch at Sabina Park.

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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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Commander Yvonne Gray, Lieutenant Commander Matthew Gajzago, and Lieutenant Thomas Beamish face court martial for negligence after a Court of Inquiry blamed human errors—like leaving the ship in autopilot mode—for the grounding during a hydrographic survey southwest of Tafitoala village on Upolu Island. The $103 million vessel was lost at a $77 million write-off, plus $6 million in Samoan compensation for environmental damage from a diesel spill. The inquiry exposed training shortfalls and risk planning gaps, sparking policy reviews, while online comments wrongly tied the incident to diversity without evidence from the report.

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At 6:13 p.m. in October 2024, HMNZS Manawanui struck a known reef off Samoa, capsized, and sank—yet all 75 aboard escaped safely thanks to Commander Yvonne Gray's quick abandon-ship call.

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The Youth Regeneration Summit at UNISA's Sunnyside campus wraps up today, marking the 50th anniversary of the Soweto protests where Black schoolchildren rose against apartheid's Afrikaans instruction policy, sparking nationwide change. Organized by UNISA's NSRC, the Abdou Samb Foundation, and partners, the event features keynote speeches like Ambassador Abdou Samb's call to view Africa's youth as its 'seventh region,' alongside voices urging economic ownership and innovation. Attendees mix commemoration with commitments for youth-led futures in policy, business, and development during South Africa's Youth Month.

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Hundreds of young people and elders gathered in Pretoria, filling the auditorium in suits, traditional blankets, and vibrant colors to remember the 1976 Soweto Uprising.

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Ferland Mendy underwent successful surgery for an injury to the rectus femoris of his right leg, supervised by Real Madrid's Medical Services. The surgery was performed in France by the doctor who treated Kylian Mbappé’s knee. Recovery starts soon with an expected 4-5 month lay-off.

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Fans from Germany, Scotland, Japan, and beyond are flooding U.S. cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19. Between matches in Houston, Dallas, and Los Angeles, they're posting viral videos of Texas wonders like massive Buc-ee's gas stations with brisket and spotless bathrooms, and overflowing H-E-B grocery stores that feel like museums to some. Free soda refills, air-conditioned everything, and Tex-Mex delights have them hooked, turning culture shocks into joyful discoveries that highlight simple American conveniences.

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A German fan steps into Buc-ee's and yells, 'DUDE LMAO THIS IS A GAS STATION'—capturing the wide-eyed wonder of thousands discovering America's everyday surprises.

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In the rubber game at Globe Life Field, the Texas Rangers rallied from a 5-3 deficit in the ninth to stun the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-5. Jake Burger powered the comeback with four RBI, including a three-run homer earlier and key hits to tie it, before Jansen's clutch knock off Juan Morillo sealed Texas's first walk-off win of 2026. The wild inning saw both teams score three runs each, with Rangers social media lighting up SpongeBob memes for the emotional swings. Texas now holds a 2-1 series win and hits the road at 21-22.

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Danny Jansen, fresh off catching 199 pitches, ripped a game-ending single into the left-field corner, sending 26,049 fans into a frenzy as Jake Burger raced home with the winning run.

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The winger, fresh from Orlando Pirates in January, set up Iqraam Rayners in Sundowns' victory on March 1, pulling them level with Pirates atop the Betway Premiership on goal difference after 18 games. Coach Miguel Cardoso praised Saleng's versatility and injury recovery, hinting at flexible roles ahead. Saleng's quick impact has fueled banter between rival fans, with Pirates supporters calling out past Sundowns doubts while Sundowns fans shrug it off as typical rivalry talk. Videos of his celebrations spread widely, adding spice ahead of future clashes.

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Monnapule Saleng stepped off the bench in his Mamelodi Sundowns debut and slotted a perfect assist, helping seal a 3-1 win over Sekhukhune United.

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