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Manchester United supporters express divided opinions on whether to root for Chelsea against Arsenal to hinder Arsenal's Premier League title chances. Many prefer Chelsea to win or a draw to prevent Arsenal from gaining points, while others remain neutral or favor Arsenal. Discussions compare hatred levels toward Manchester United's rivals including Barcelona and Arsenal.

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Barcelona held talks this week between sporting director Deco and Rashford's agent to turn the 28-year-old's loan from Manchester United into a permanent €30 million deal. Rashford, who leads Champions League scoring with five goals and three assists in eight games, impresses with his high pressing and work rate, earning full backing from coach Hansi Flick amid Raphinha's injury. Personal terms are agreed until 2030, but United insists on the full fee; Barcelona sees it as the smartest wing option, despite some election critics favoring youth.

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Marcus Rashford has found his spark in Barcelona, scoring 10 goals and adding 10 assists in 34 games. Now, after a key meeting, the club wants to lock him in for good.

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Bitcoin Rachy posted the query on X early Wednesday, prompting users to highlight Bitcoin's decentralized nodes, open-source code, public ledger, and 21 million supply cap as key distinctions from Ponzi schemes. Contributors contrasted it with fiat currencies' inflation since 1971 and noted regulators target actual Bitcoin scams, not the asset itself. As Bitcoin hit $90,000 amid post-election gains, the thread exposed divides between maximalists and skeptics invoking greater fool theory.

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A financial advisor turned to X after a client branded Bitcoin a Ponzi scheme—sparking over 400 replies packed with sharp rebuttals.

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The 24-year-old Dutch center-back, signed for £40 million from Wolfsburg in 2023, stands out for his pace and composure despite Tottenham's woes—sitting 16th with 29 points from 26 games, winless in domestic play this year. Manchester United lead the chase for him as a backline upgrade, with Liverpool eyeing a successor to Virgil van Dijk and Real Madrid monitoring closely. Reports say he's expected to leave in summer 2025, contract talks frozen until season's end, as Spurs fear a firesale if relegated.

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Tottenham's speedy defender Micky van de Ven has caught the eye of Europe's elite clubs, just as his team battles to stay in the Premier League. Fans are buzzing over whether he'll jump ship this summer.

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The 23-year-old Belgian starred with a fingertip save on Michael Keane's rocket, earning praise from interim boss Michael Carrick for bringing calm to the defense. Substitute Benjamin Sesko scored the winner in the 71st minute, marking Carrick's fifth win in six games and lifting United to fourth on 48 points from 27 matches—just three behind Aston Villa. Lammens, United's first Belgian keeper since joining last August, voiced the squad's bold aim to reel in Arsenal, City, and Villa with 11 games left, sparking fan excitement about their building momentum.

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After securing a gritty 1-0 win at Everton, young goalkeeper Senne Lammens looked straight into the camera and declared United's intent to chase the leaders above them.

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Barcelona held talks this week between sporting director Deco and Rashford's agent to turn the 28-year-old's loan from Manchester United into a permanent €30 million deal. Rashford, who leads Champions League scoring with five goals and three assists in eight games, impresses with his high pressing and work rate, earning full backing from coach Hansi Flick amid Raphinha's injury. Personal terms are agreed until 2030, but United insists on the full fee; Barcelona sees it as the smartest wing option, despite some election critics favoring youth.

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Marcus Rashford has found his spark in Barcelona, scoring 10 goals and adding 10 assists in 34 games. Now, after a key meeting, the club wants to lock him in for good.

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The TyCSports reporter states the €70 million deal is nearly done, with Alvarez leaving Atletico Madrid for Camp Nou to chase more titles alongside talents like Lamine Yamal. At just 25, the World Cup winner views Barcelona as Robert Lewandowski's successor, a notion backed by Barca's Pau Cubarsi who called him world-class after facing him. Arsenal showed interest but lost out, though no clubs have confirmed and Atletico recently offered a contract extension.

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Hugo Balassone went on air with a bold prediction: Julian Alvarez will suit up for Barcelona next season after the 2026 World Cup.

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Olympiacos improved to 18-9 and stayed in second place with a gritty 92-86 home win over Crvena Zvezda, who fell to 16-12 despite strong efforts from Jordan Nwora's 21 points. Vezenkov led with 23 points and 8 rebounds, sinking the game-sealing three assisted by Thomas Walkup, while Evan Fournier added 18 off the bench and Dorsey scored 17. The game stayed tight through three quarters, with Olympiacos pulling ahead 20-18 in the fourth behind sharp 40% three-point shooting and 23 team assists. Djokovic, a die-hard Zvezda fan, hugged players after the whistle in front of 12,633 fans at Peace and Friendship Stadium.

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With Novak Djokovic cheering from the stands, Olympiacos held firm in a nail-biter, clinching victory on Sasha Vezenkov's dagger three in the final minute.

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On February 19 in New Westminster, British Columbia, leadership candidate Avi Lewis pitched 'public options' like a low-cost warehouse grocer, SaskTel-style telecom, and postal banking through Canada Post, drawing from Canada's past Post Office Savings Bank and international examples. The idea drew praise from supporters for its pragmatism but sharp criticism from conservatives like Brian Lilley and even former NDP leader Tom Mulcair, who called government-run groceries mind-boggling. Lewis compared it to Tommy Douglas's Medicare push, as the party chooses a new leader after its 2025 election collapse, with voting starting March 9.

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During the NDP's final English debate, Avi Lewis called for government-run alternatives in groceries, telecom, and banking to fight price gouging and ease affordability woes.

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Bukayo Saka opened the scoring early with a header from Martinelli's lay-off, and Piero Hincapie made it 2-0 soon after halftime, but Hugo Bueno pulled one back and debutant Tom Edozie leveled in the 90+4th minute via Riccardo Calafiori's own goal. Martinelli assisted the opener and had chances, yet drew ire for heavy touches, poor passes, and no further impact, with fans calling his play stagnant and lacking killer instinct. The draw cuts Arsenal's lead over Manchester City to five points ahead of the North London derby, as Declan Rice showed his fury by ripping off his shirt at full time.

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Arsenal raced to a 2-0 lead at Molineux, only for a second-half meltdown to hand Wolves a dramatic equalizer in stoppage time. Fans turned their frustration squarely on Gabriel Martinelli's shaky display.

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The TikTok video roasts Lewis-Skelly for the February 2, 2025, moment when he scored his first Premier League goal in the Emirates rout, bossing Haaland all game with an 8.3 Sofascore rating. Arsenal supporters push back hard, highlighting his strong showings against Real Madrid and recent versatility under Mikel Arteta, while debating rival Nico O'Reilly's England call-up. The clash spotlights two promising English prospects vying for Thomas Tuchel's 2026 World Cup spots at left-back or midfield.

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Over a year later, a cheeky clip of 18-year-old Myles Lewis-Skelly mimicking Erling Haaland's seated celebration during Arsenal's 5-1 thrashing of Manchester City has fans fired up again.

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Mbalula had said Zimbabweans in low-skilled jobs like kitchens were often doctors more educated than locals, amid talks on immigration and crime. Political analyst Prince Mashele debunked it on DJ Sbu's podcast, pointing to South Africa's top universities in rankings and higher tertiary attainment rates of 12% versus Zimbabwe's lags. While some defend Zimbabwe's strong basic education, many on X mock the idea, noting leaders like Mugabe studied in South Africa and highlighting strains from mass migration amid economic tensions.

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A 2017 remark by ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula resurfaced, sparking heated exchanges over whether Zimbabweans working South African kitchens are truly more educated doctors.

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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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Thai stars Perth Tanapon Sukumpantanasan and Santa Pongsapak Udompoch joined virtual sensations DOMIIA for OPPO Thailand's Reno15 Series 5G launch on February 9, unboxing the phones in a whimsical living room pop-up and demoing the 50MP ultra-wide selfie camera. They struck Gen Z poses like peace signs and cheek pinches, with Perth cracking jokes and Santa picking sweet selfies that had fans swooning over their brotherly banter. The live stream on Facebook and TikTok racked up thousands of likes, blending the duo's GMMTV fandom with the phone's AI-powered portrait features for a fun, hangout vibe.

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Perth leaned in dramatically with a green drink, flashing a grin at Santa amid giant plush mascots—pure playful chemistry in leather jackets and crisp shirts.

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Supporters of Senzo Mchunu, suspended by President Cyril Ramaphosa on July 13, 2025, over claims of sabotaging probes into KwaZulu-Natal political assassinations, held a vigil themed 'Truth Will Prevail.' Organizers reported strong turnout despite threats to artists, while Mchunu approved the event but did not attend, describing it as a noble church gesture. Church leaders urged him to pray harder as investigations continue without final findings against him, highlighting South Africa's divided views on his tenure.

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In Mbombela, churchgoers gathered for 12 hours of song and prayer, standing by their leader amid serious accusations. Gospel stars like Babo Ngcobo and Ayanda Ntanzi filled the civic centre with calls for truth.

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