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Halloween, the asymmetrical 1v4 stealth horror game developed by IllFonic, will feature its first hands-on playable demo at PAX East 2026 in Boston. The demo includes the Haddonfield Heights map with the abandoned Myers house, allowing players to control Michael Myers or survivors. A panel will include Malek Akkad, Ryan Freimann, IllFonic’s Jared Gerritzen and Jordan Mathewson, with John Carpenter joining virtually, followed by a Guinness World Records attempt for the largest gathering of people dressed as Michael Myers.

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Arsenal's captain Martin Ødegaard has dismissed rumors of a summer move to Manchester United or Bayern Munich, reaffirming his full commitment to Mikel Arteta's project as the team leads the Premier League by four points after 28 games. Despite injuries limiting him to four league starts this season, he marked his value with an assist in the 4-1 North London Derby win over Tottenham, tying Declan Rice for the team's assist lead. Teammates like Rice showed support online, and fans celebrated the unity as Arsenal chase their first title in 22 years.

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Martin Ødegaard beamed after his wedding last June, surrounded by Arsenal teammates like Saka and Trossard—now he's doubling down on his future with the Gunners.

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Volker Struth, who manages Wirtz's commercial deals, told BILD he urged Xabi Alonso and Florentino Pérez last summer to sign the £116 million playmaker from Leverkusen for Madrid. The push fell through due to squad and budget issues, and Wirtz's father, his official agent, guided the record-breaking move to Liverpool in June 2025 on a five-year deal. Now 22, Wirtz has four Premier League goals this season and is settling in, with no signs of unrest despite Struth's lingering wishes.

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Liverpool fans cringed this week as Florian Wirtz's marketing advisor revealed his dream of seeing the star in Real Madrid's white kit instead of Anfield red.

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Chelsea, seeded after topping their league-phase group, will face either Newcastle or PSG in the Champions League last-16. PSG advanced Tuesday with a 2-2 draw against 10-man Monaco, winning 5-4 on aggregate thanks to goals from Marquinhos and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia after Monaco's early strike. Newcastle already progressed, setting up the intriguing English-French matchup possibility. The two-legged ties kick off March 4/5, with the Nyon draw at 11 a.m. Friday.

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Chelsea fans hold their breath for Friday's draw, torn between a Premier League showdown with Newcastle or revenge against PSG.

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta substituted Jurrien Timber with William Mosquera during a match. William Mosquera provided an assist for Gyokeres' first goal and impressed with his energy, passing, and defensive impact. Discussions noted Jurrien Timber's fatigue from heavy usage since his injury return.

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A widely shared post claimed President Boko said Botswana is tired of foreign deals on its minerals and demanded buyers come home, rejecting a Trump invitation. No official statements, posts from Boko's account, or news reports confirm the invite or quote, which appears fabricated with editing artifacts. The story tapped into real frustrations over Botswana's diamond trade amid slumping sales and U.S. tariffs, earning praise for Boko's image as an assertive leader after his 2024 election win. Skeptics quickly pointed out the hoax, stressing Africa needs facts as much as strong leadership.

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A striking image of Botswana's President Duma Gideon Boko holding a massive diamond next to Donald Trump fueled hopes of bold resource sovereignty. But the quote refusing a White House invite never happened.

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West Ham dominated with 20 shots and 3.15 xG but couldn't break down Bournemouth keeper Petrović, settling for a gritty 0-0 draw at London Stadium. The result keeps West Ham two points from safety after 27 games, while Bournemouth extended their unbeaten run to seven matches, climbing to ninth. Rayan, the Brazilian teen subbed on from Vasco da Gama last summer, earned Puskás-level praise for his dazzling run, with fans calling him 'absurdo' and the Premier League account hailing it as one of the season's best almost-goals.

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Nineteen-year-old Rayan Vitor Simplício Rocha grabbed the ball deep in his own half, danced past four defenders over 60 yards, and curled a rocket that just kissed the post.

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Posts on X, led by historian Michael Beschloss, highlighted a side-by-side comparison of John Roberts' appearance at his nomination versus recently at Donald Trump's State of the Union address, noting significant aging. Users discussed his distressed expression in relation to Supreme Court decisions on presidential immunity and ballot eligibility.

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Forest sit 17th with 27 points from 26 games in the 2025-26 season, facing a potential summer clearout if relegated. United have joined interest in England international Gibbs-White, a versatile attacker on £150,000 a week with a release clause until 2028, while also targeting midfielder Anderson—who City and Chelsea watch as a possible Bernardo Silva successor. United's pursuit hinges on offloading high earners like Casemiro, Sancho, and Rashford under a new wage structure, with Champions League qualification key to funding moves. Fans see Gibbs-White as a potential Bruno Fernandes heir, though City supporters remain skeptical.

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Nottingham Forest cling to Premier League survival, just four points above the drop. That precarious spot has big clubs like Manchester United and City eyeing their stars Morgan Gibbs-White and Elliot Anderson.

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In a tense Premier League match Sunday, Trossard faced heavy fan backlash for his ineffective play, leading Arteta to sub him off at the 76th minute alongside the strong-performing Eberechi Eze for Martinelli and captain Martin Odegaard. Eze, Arsenal's £67.5 million signing from Palace last August, impressed before exiting, sparking debates over starting him ahead of Odegaard in midfield for the upcoming Chelsea clash at the Emirates on March 1. Sitting top with 58 points from 27 games, two ahead of Manchester City, Arsenal's rotation choices now loom large in the title race.

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With Arsenal trailing 1-3 against Crystal Palace, fans grew restless as Leandro Trossard struggled on the pitch, shouting 'How is he still playing?' before Mikel Arteta made the big switch.

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Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo made an exceptional defense-splitting pass to Pedro Neto, contributing to Joao Pedro's opening goal against Brighton. The sequence started with a progressive pass from Santos to Caicedo, who then found Neto leading to the finish.

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Newcastle United crushed Qarabag 6-1 away and 3-2 at home for a 9-3 aggregate win, advancing to the Champions League round of 16 for the first time. The 24-year-old Gordon's four-goal haul—his fastest hat-trick by an Englishman in UCL history—lifted his tally to 10, placing him behind only Kylian Mbappé's 13 and ahead of Harry Kane and Erling Haaland. Fans split on whether playoff goals from teams finishing 9th-24th in the league phase should count toward the top scorer award, with some calling it unfair to direct qualifiers like Arsenal or Liverpool, while others defend them as official matches earned through competition.

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Anthony Gordon stunned with four goals before halftime in Newcastle's romp over Qarabag, rocketing him to second on the UCL top scorers' list. But fans quickly questioned if those playoff strikes should even count.

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AS Monaco stunned PSG by racing to a 2-0 lead through Folarin Balogun's brace in 18 minutes, but a red card to Wout Faes and Doué's introduction flipped the script. The young sub scored twice, including the winner at 67 minutes, as Achraf Hakimi equalized before halftime to secure a 3-2 victory in the first leg at Stade Louis II. Doué earned Man of the Match honors, giving PSG a vital away advantage despite Ousmane Dembélé's worrying injury exit.

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Down 2-0 early with a missed penalty and Dembélé injured, PSG looked doomed—until 19-year-old Désiré Doué stepped up and changed everything.

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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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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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U.S. Senator Chris Murphy engaged in a public discussion challenging author Carl's claims about white culture being erased. The exchange went viral on X, sparking debates about white identity, culture, and nationalism.

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The 25-year-old Nigerian striker, on loan at Werder Bremen from Bayer Leverkusen, underwent cartilage repair surgery in early January and is now grinding through intensive rehab at Leverkusen's facilities. He's sharing selfies from Biodex sessions to rebuild quad strength, light drills over hurdles, and gym work, all while joking about his routine of rehab, sleep, and gaming streams. Fans and the club are rallying behind him with messages like 'C’mon fighter' and 'Admin trusts the comeback,' as he eyes a mid-May return at the earliest. His resilience shines through past knee troubles, fueling hope for his role in Leverkusen's title push and Nigeria's internationals.

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Just over five weeks after knee surgery, Victor Boniface is back on the pitch, balancing on high-tech machines and jogging straights under cloudy skies at BayArena.

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The family was blindfolded, handcuffed, and held for about nine hours during the pre-dawn raid, local reports state. They allege beatings, death threats, and property damage, though videos confirm the detention but not assaults. Released without charges, the incident reflects ongoing clashes in Nabi Saleh, known for weekly protests against a nearby settlement and the prominence of the activist Tamimi family.

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Before dawn on December 7, armed soldiers entered Bilal al-Tamimi's home in the West Bank village of Nabi Saleh. Videos show his wife Manal and son Samer seated calmly amid potted plants as troops took control.

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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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Osasuna upset La Liga leaders Real Madrid 2-1 on Saturday, with Ante Budimir scoring from the spot in the 38th minute, Vinícius Júnior equalizing in the 73rd, and veteran Raúl García clinching it deep in stoppage time. Trent Alexander-Arnold, subbed on at right-back for Madrid, faced heavy online mockery for passively jogging alongside García during the decisive goal, earning a 4/10 rating and memes like 'RB Ward Prowse.' While some blamed teammates Raúl Asencio's lunge and Dani Ceballos' backpass, the viral moment overshadowed Madrid's snapped 18-game unbeaten run as Barcelona closes in two points back.

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Raúl García danced past defenders and rifled in a 90th-minute rocket at El Sadar, handing Real Madrid a shocking defeat—but a clip of Trent Alexander-Arnold jogging beside him stole the online spotlight.

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The Disney Junior track dropped on February 13 in the 'Minnie's Bow-Toons: Pet Hotel' episode, racking up 1.8 million TikTok views and inspiring over 1,300 user videos with pet dances and edits. Fans compare its echoey vocals and quick rhythm to modern pop hits, joking 'Like was PinkPantheress in the studio' or calling it 'Ditto NewJeans in a different font.' Songwriters Rachel Ruderman, Alex Geringas, and Mike Himelstein made it for preschoolers, but adults stream it too, with one gushing 'Minnie is so adorable im acc tearing up.'

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Minnie Mouse sings to her cat Figaro in a pastel pet hotel, crooning lyrics like 'so furry, so cuddly and sweet dear' over a bubbly beat that echoes PinkPantheress and NewJeans.

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England-born, Zimbabwean-raised 17-year-old Teshaun Tarumbidzwa Murisa, son of former player Stewart Murisa, has signed his first professional contract with Arsenal FC after over a decade in the club's academy. The contract formalizes his progression through Arsenal's Hale End academy.

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