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The Premier League shared a 16-second clip of Sánchez's surging run and Özil's stunning volley that opened the scoring in Arsenal's dominant win over Antonio Conte's Chelsea at the Emirates. Sánchez scored first, Theo Walcott added a second, and Özil sealed it, ending Arsenal's winless streak against the Blues while Özil led the league in assists. Fans relive the duo's telepathic chemistry with excitement ahead of Saturday's February 28 derby, where Arteta's title-chasing Gunners face Chelsea again.

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Mesut Özil met Alexis Sánchez's lightning cross with a perfect volley, leaving Chelsea's defense in the dust during Arsenal's 3-0 rout on September 24, 2016.

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Kylian Mbappé sustained a knee injury that will sideline him for 10-14 days, causing him to miss Real Madrid's next two La Liga games against Getafe and Celta Vigo. He will not require surgery and is targeted to return for the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first leg against either Manchester City or Sporting CP.

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Nicolas Jackson is frustrated with his limited game time at Bayern Munich, having featured for just 99 minutes across 6 matches since the start of the year. Bayern Munich will not exercise the option to buy the Chelsea loanee. Jackson is set to return to Chelsea once his loan deal expires this summer.

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South Africa's Special Investigating Unit revealed on February 23, 2026, how four officials earning under R25,000 monthly amassed R16.3 million from over 2,000 fraudulent visas and permits, part of a R181 million corruption web. They approved applications without checks for bribes of R500 to R3,000, hiding funds via spouses' accounts, ghost SIM e-wallets, and small cash deposits that evaded bank flags. High-profile cases included fake permits for Prophet Shepherd Bushiri and Pastor Timothy Omotoso; Home Affairs has fired 20 staff and aims to revoke thousands of documents while pursuing recoveries.

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Low-paid government workers at Home Affairs turned visas into a lucrative side hustle, raking in millions through WhatsApp deals and sneaky bank transfers.

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Victor Osimhen stated 'Liverpool’u istiyorum,' indicating his interest in joining Liverpool FC. Social media discussions speculate on potential Premier League transfers involving him to clubs such as Everton, Arsenal, and Manchester City.

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On February 20, Ndukwu posted about Cape Verde's low rents, affordable food, top security, and easy flights abroad, contrasting it with Nigeria's 30% inflation and low $1,080 GDP per capita. Critics called it shameful for Africa's most populous nation to eye a tiny country of 530,000, with some Cape Verdeans warning it would strain local resources amid new visa hurdles for Nigerians. Defenders pointed out Cape Verde's own diaspora and higher $5,300 GDP per capita, turning the post into a raw debate on emigration pains and national pride.

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Travel creator Steven Ndukwu stood amid Cape Verde's stunning beaches, urging cash-strapped Nigerians to move for cheap living and safety—sparking a wave of heated pushback.

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Lady Gaga performed 'Abracadabra' at the Grammys 2026 wearing an archival Alexander McQueen 'Horn of Plenty' outfit. The performance included references to red stains and sparked widespread online discussion.

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Cristiano Ronaldo protested during a Saudi Pro League match, prompting accusations that officials are rigging games and awarding penalties to favor Al Nassr in the league title race. Discussions include criticisms of Sadio Mane's fouls and defenses of Al Nassr's strong performance. The debate draws comparisons to past rigging claims.

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During a UEFA Champions League knockout stage match against Chelsea, Lionel Messi nutmegged a Chelsea defender before chipping Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdés with his weaker foot. The goal is discussed by fans as an iconic display of skill.

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A popular X post by UTD_Ski presents a football scenario asking who to pass the ball to among numbered players, sparking discussions among Manchester United supporters on optimal choices such as passing between center backs to player 3, shooting like Bruno Fernandes or Matheus Cunha, or passing to player 2. Users reference players including Lionel Messi, Eden Hazard, and Bruno Fernandes in their hypothetical plays. The post has garnered significant engagement with varied tactical opinions.

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Lady Gaga performed 'Abracadabra' at the Grammys 2026 wearing an archival Alexander McQueen 'Horn of Plenty' outfit. The performance included references to red stains and sparked widespread online discussion.

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On February 20, farmers from Ghana's Western North Region rallied at COCOBOD in Accra against a mid-season price drop from GH¢3,625 to GH¢2,587 per 64kg bag, triggered by global cocoa prices falling over 70% to around $3,200 per tonne. Placards highlighted broken promises of GH¢6,000 or GH¢7,000, while COCOBOD assured ongoing payments of over GH¢1.09 billion in arrears. The Ghana Catholic Bishops' Conference demanded using surpluses to protect farmers, as government leaders cited massive debt and market woes, and opposition accused betrayal of election pledges amid cocoa's role in 30% of export earnings.

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Elderly farmers, including an 84-year-old, traveled over 11 hours to COCOBOD headquarters, vowing to camp out until they meet the CEO over slashed earnings.

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Shehu Dikko met with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to discuss the AFCON verdict escalated to FIFA and sports contribution to Nigeria's GDP, and presented a special Super Eagles jersey in appreciation of the president's support for sports development. President Tinubu approved the constitution of the board for Nigeria's anti-doping agency.

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Ivory Coast, producing 40% of the world's cocoa, set its 2025/26 farmgate price at 2,800 CFA francs per kilogram in October, but global futures have crashed to around $3,500 per ton. Exporters offer just 1,500-1,800 CFA francs—deals banned by regulators—leaving cooperatives like Sekou Dagnogo's owing farmers money in places like Duekoue. Farmer Frederic Kouassi Kouassi in Remikro says some take low offers out of desperation, while the Coffee and Cocoa Council buys back stocks to prevent waste; neighboring Ghana cut prices 28% to align with markets and boost sales.

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In Ivory Coast, warehouses are stacked to the ceiling with cocoa beans that risk spoiling, as exporters balk at the government's fixed price for farmers.

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Photos captured Afrobeats star Davido in his silk cap and tracksuit alongside Fola in dreads and a grey hoodie, fueling fan excitement for a possible track. Fans predict a hit or even Grammy contender, linking it to Davido's 2026 album plans and Fola's quick rise since 2022 with EPs like What a Feeling. This follows their December 2025 studio session and Fola's recent collab with Wizkid, plus a new track Paparazzi with Davido protégé Shoday—no confirmation yet from the artists.

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Davido and rising Lagos singer Fola shared big grins amid friends at a buzzing nightclub, drinks in hand under dark lights.

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On March 15, 2025, around 2:30 a.m. on South Padre Island, Homeland Security Investigations agents assisting local police after a crash ordered Martinez to stop his car. DHS says he accelerated, striking one agent, prompting another to fire shots through the window that killed him; the family disputes this, citing videos that suggest he was trying to comply. Newly released records reveal DHS did not publicly link its agents to the shooting for eight months, drawing criticism from Texas lawmakers demanding footage and a probe. Texas Rangers continue investigating, with a grand jury review pending.

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Ruben Ray Martinez, just 23 and celebrating with his best friend, drove into a chaotic traffic scene and never made it home alive. His mother remembers him as a humble warehouse worker with no record of violence.

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Crystal Palace beat bottom-of-the-table Wolves 1-0 at Selhurst Park, thanks to Guessand's 90th-minute strike after Wolves midfielder Ladislav Krejčí received a second yellow for kicking the ball away to delay restart. Wolves had dominated early, missing a first-half penalty saved by Dean Henderson, but the red card around the 61st minute forced them into desperate defense. The narrow victory marked Palace's first home win since November, easing pressure on manager Oliver Glasner, while Wolves boss Rob Edwards called the decision a costly blow. Fans fiercely debated the referee's call, with Wolves supporters citing inconsistent rulings elsewhere.

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With Wolves down to 10 men after a controversial red card, Crystal Palace fans held their breath through nine minutes of stoppage time—until Evann Guessand fired home the winner at the near post.

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Manchester United fans highlighted clips of André Onana's goalkeeping errors over two years, such as conceding straightforward shots. They contrasted these with a routine save by América de Cali's Walter Benítez on a shot directly at Racing Club's goalkeeper Gabriel Lammens.

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The 21-year-old Argentina winger joined Chelsea from Manchester United for £40 million on August 30, 2025, after reportedly threatening to sit out if not sold. This season, he's averaged just 56 minutes per Premier League game, with one goal and three assists in 16 outings, including zero minutes in Chelsea's last two matches under boss Liam Rosenior. Meanwhile, United thrive under new coach Michael Carrick, unbeaten in five league games and pushing for fourth place, as fans highlight Garnacho's bench role as a lesson in football's twists.

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Eight months after pushing for a Chelsea move, Alejandro Garnacho finds himself benched and fans back at United gleefully point to the value of patience.

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Rexha released the unretouched visual for her single 'I Like You Better Than Me' on February 13, the lead track from her upcoming visual album Dirty Blonde, due June 12 via Empire. The song hit over 117,000 Spotify streams on its first full day and explores self-doubt and acceptance. On The Jennifer Hudson Show, she danced in, shared her classical training and indie journey, then delivered a flawless opera performance that wowed host Jennifer Hudson and the crowd. Fans praised her versatility across pop, EDM, rock, hyperpop, and now opera roots.

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Bebe Rexha stood raw in front of a bathroom mirror, no filters, no edits—just her real self grappling with insecurities. Then she belted opera on national TV, leaving everyone stunned.

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A screenshot of a chat filled with 'astagfirullah' and 'this again?' from endless plays of LNGSHOT's 'Never Let Go' drew over 9,000 likes and fans naming the sultry B-side from the group's January 13 debut EP *SHOT CALLERS*. The four members – Ohyul, Ryul, Woojin, and Louis – released it under Jay Park's MORE VISION label, with the track nearing 17 million streams and topping personal playlists, even as another song hit 123 plays in February. Fans share triple-digit counts and chorus sing-alongs, fueling the EP's 100 million total streams and Billboard's K-Pop Rookie of the Month nod for February.

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A friend's shocked chat reaction to endless Spotify repeats captured the exact moment a K-pop track hooked everyone hard.

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South Africa's Bafana Bafana will train at Universidad del Fútbol in Pachuca, Mexico, and stay at the five-star Camino Real hotel, chosen for its elite facilities and central location ahead of Group A matches against Mexico, South Korea, and a UEFA playoff winner. The site at over 2,400 meters mimics Johannesburg's Highveld conditions, with easy 90-minute access to Mexico City. While SAFA highlights the football advantages, some fans voiced safety concerns over cartel activity in the region, though officials assure robust security for World Cup visitors.

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Coach Hugo Broos lit up in a video, praising Pachuca's world-class pitches and 24-hour gym as the perfect spot for Bafana Bafana's high-altitude training.

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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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Damian Lillard won the 2026 State Farm 3-Point Contest at All-Star Saturday Night in Los Angeles, scoring 29 points in the final to beat Devin Booker (27) and Kon Knueppel (17), joining Larry Bird and Jason Kapono as the only three-time winners. Curry, a two-time champ who sat out the event, stole the show with his epic long-range swish from above the Intuit Dome. He then promised to enter next year with Lillard, Klay Thompson, and Kevin Durant for a dream-team showdown.

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From the broadcast booth, Steph Curry launched a 100-foot 3-pointer that swished perfectly as Damian Lillard claimed his third contest crown. The crowd roared while broadcasters shouted, 'Greatness, baby!'

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Under new manager Gary Caldwell, just two days into his second stint, Wigan beat Luton Town 1-0 thanks to Taylor's 72nd-minute goal against his former club. The gritty performance lifted Wigan out of the relegation zone after sitting rock-bottom, with Caldwell praising the supporters' backing as the start of a turnaround. Luton, in special green kits for their 140th anniversary, managed only one shot on target despite possession and slumped to a third straight away loss.

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Joe Taylor chipped the keeper with cool precision, sending the DW Stadium into raptures as Wigan finally broke their eight-game winless streak.

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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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Damian Lillard won the 2026 State Farm 3-Point Contest at All-Star Saturday Night in Los Angeles, scoring 29 points in the final to beat Devin Booker (27) and Kon Knueppel (17), joining Larry Bird and Jason Kapono as the only three-time winners. Curry, a two-time champ who sat out the event, stole the show with his epic long-range swish from above the Intuit Dome. He then promised to enter next year with Lillard, Klay Thompson, and Kevin Durant for a dream-team showdown.

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From the broadcast booth, Steph Curry launched a 100-foot 3-pointer that swished perfectly as Damian Lillard claimed his third contest crown. The crowd roared while broadcasters shouted, 'Greatness, baby!'

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David Raya spilled a routine cross, leading to a deflection and Tom Edozie's equalizer in a mix-up with Gabriel Magalhaes and Riccardo Calafiori. Still top with 58 points from 27 games, five ahead of Manchester City, Arsenal have now dropped points in three of their last five league matches after leading. Fans highlighted a compilation of 24 low-xG goals conceded since last season, questioning Raya's shot-stopping despite his league-leading 13 clean sheets and Arsenal's stingiest defense. Supporters split on his 6-foot frame versus taller keepers, while others call the goals unlucky flukes.

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Arsenal cruised to a 2-0 lead at struggling Wolves, only for a late goalkeeper blunder to hand them a frustrating 2-2 draw on February 18.

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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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During Manchester United's gritty 1-1 draw at West Ham, Martínez's ice-cold composure in his own box—nutmegging Bowen under pressure—drew widespread praise and fueled comparisons to Arsenal's William Saliba. A podcast head-to-head favored Martínez for aggression, vision, and clutch play, while stats show Saliba's edge in minutes played, pass completion, and defensive duels amid Arsenal's league-best backline. Fans split along rivalry lines, with United supporters hailing his progressive passes and aerial wins despite his height, as Arsenal backers point to reliability and injury concerns.

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With West Ham pressing hard in stoppage time, Lisandro Martínez spotted danger, nutmegged Jarrod Bowen with a feint, and launched Manchester United's counter for a vital 1-1 draw.

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The 28-year-old joined from Atalanta for €35 million in January and quickly delivered: a goal and assist against Real Betis and Barcelona, a strike in the wild 3-3 first-leg draw with Club Brugge, and a diving header versus Espanyol. Fans celebrated with memes of a fake Lookman statue outside the stadium, while Nigerians cheered his form since his Europa League hat-trick. Simeone benched him despite the hot streak, citing defensive needs; at the 39th minute, it's 1-1 on the night with the aggregate tied 4-4, and a win means facing Tottenham or Liverpool next.

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Ademola Lookman arrived at Atlético Madrid with a bang, scoring four goals and assisting two in just six games. Yet on this Champions League knockout night, the Nigerian sits on the bench as his team fights to advance.

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Deportivo Alavés and Girona FC shared a thrilling 2-2 draw in La Liga Matchday 25 at Estadio de Mendizorroza on Monday night. Boyé scored twice for the hosts, opening the scoring in the 5th minute and nodding in Víctor Parada's cross late to secure a point and lift Alavés three points clear of relegation. Girona fought back through Vladyslav Vanat and Viktor Tsygankov but couldn't hold their 2-1 lead, as their defense struggled with crosses. The result leaves Alavés 14th with breathing room, while Girona remain 11th and frustrated mid-table.

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With the clock ticking down in the 89th minute, Lucas Boyé leaped high to head home and spark wild celebrations at Mendizorroza. It was the dramatic equalizer Alavés desperately needed.

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Social media posts highlight Vinícius Júnior's UEFA Champions League statistics since joining Real Madrid in 2018, including 32 goals, 30 assists, 2 titles with goals in both finals, and 14 goals in knockout stages, surpassing Neymar's 13 knockout goals as the most by a Brazilian. Users compare their overall European stats at 359 games each: Vinícius with 119 goals and 84 assists versus Neymar's 223 goals and 129 assists. The conversation emphasizes Vinícius's knockout prowess and big-game performances amid ongoing achievements.

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Dutch club Feyenoord relocated their training to their base in Tubize, Belgium, approximately 137km from Rotterdam, to allow new signing Raheem Sterling to gel with his teammates as quickly as possible. Coach Robin van Persie confirmed the decision.

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Shiweda died on February 7 after months of fighting injuries from the October 17, 2025, assault at her Ondangwa home, linked to her opposition to bail for suspects in a high-profile case. Her national honour funeral drew top officials like Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare and Chief Justice Peter Shivute, who praised her integrity and vowed the legal system will not be silenced. Police Inspector-General Joseph Shikongo called the attack barbaric, announced a task force to protect prosecutors, and promised justice as six suspects face murder charges.

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Thousands gathered in Onambango village to bid farewell to Justine Ndapandula Shiweda, the 42-year-old prosecutor gunned down and attacked with acid for standing firm in court.

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