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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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Borussia Dortmund secured a 2-0 win over Atalanta in the UEFA Champions League knockout play-offs first leg on February 17, with Guirassy scoring early and Maximilian Beier heading in before halftime. Guirassy, who leads UCL goal contributions with 24 since last season, earned Man of the Match. Across Europe, Galatasaray stunned Juventus 5-2 thanks to Victor Osimhen's pressing, Bodo/Glimt beat Inter Milan 3-1 in a fairy-tale run, and Newcastle thrashed Qarabag 6-1, while favorites like Real Madrid and PSG advanced narrowly. Second legs next week promise more knockout drama.

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Signal Iduna Park erupted just three minutes in as Serhou Guirassy tapped home after Atalanta's defensive slip-up, setting the tone for Dortmund's strong night.

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Paparazzi photos from her recent yacht getaway showed the 33-year-old star's curves, drawing cruel comments like 'the wall is undefeated' and 'saggy' from critics comparing her to slimmer days around 2016. Fans defended her real body, linking it to her lupus struggles and body positivity work with Rare Beauty, while calling out the hypocrisy in fan rivalries involving Hailey Bieber and Demi Lovato supporters. Gomez shared a serene trip glimpse on Instagram without addressing the noise, echoing past scrutiny from 2015 that led her to therapy—she's since embraced her changes with throwback posts saying she'll never look the same again.

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Selena Gomez relaxed on a Los Cabos beach in a pink swimsuit, chatting poolside with friends like Nina Dobrev amid palm trees and waves.

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The hip-hop podcaster, a big Drake fan, posted a photo of himself with the limited-time 'Afters Meal'—a McDouble or Junior Chicken, fries or poutine, and blue raspberry Nite Sprite in black-and-gold OVO packaging—that launched in Canada on February 17. Social media buzzed with speculation he flew from the U.S. to snag it, fueled by his Instagram story rating the poutine 10/10 amid wrappers with German slogans. While some mocked the premium price for a basic order and called out his fandom, others enjoyed the hype around the celebrity collab.

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DJ Akademiks grinned wide next to Drake's new OVO-branded McDonald's combo, sparking endless online ribbing about his trek to Canada.

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Liverpool dominated Brighton 3-0 in the FA Cup fifth round on Saturday, with goals from Curtis Jones, Dominik Szoboszlai, and Mohamed Salah from the spot. Arne Slot rotated four players into a strong lineup featuring Jones at right-back and Gakpo up front, silencing pre-match grumbles over benching young star Rio Ngumoha despite his academy promise. Brighton couldn't break through the Reds' defense led by Van Dijk and Konate, as Liverpool controlled possession and advanced comfortably amid a packed schedule across four competitions.

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Curtis Jones nodded home just before halftime, setting the tone as Anfield roared. Szoboszlai's curling beauty and Salah's cool penalty soon followed in a clinical display.

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The rumor from @topskillsportuk said Klopp would replace Álvaro Arbeloa and sell Camavinga, Rodrygo, and Bellingham for €250 million to sign Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai again. Fans pushed back hard, pointing to Klopp's past chase for Bellingham and labeling it fake news from an unreliable source. Klopp dismissed Madrid links last month as he settles into his Red Bull role, while Arbeloa leads top-of-the-table Madrid into key matches.

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A wild X post imagined Jürgen Klopp taking over Real Madrid and shipping out Jude Bellingham to fund Liverpool reunions. Fans quickly called it out as nonsense.

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Armed bandits delivered the threat to leaders in Kebbi State's Ngaski area about a week ago, citing a past deadly raid when demands were ignored. Panic spread as some residents escaped to safer spots, while officials deployed security forces with air surveillance and vowed no compromises. The extortion fits attacks by Lakurawa militants, who just last week killed over 30 in nearby villages during cattle rustling.

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A letter arrived in Utouno village warning of death unless residents pay 100 million naira. Families fled, others pray through sleepless Ramadan nights.

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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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On February 8, 2026, at Levi's Stadium, Bad Bunny headlined with Lady Gaga and hits celebrating Latino heritage, topping Kendrick Lamar's 2025 viewership. Ma$e criticized it on 'It Is What It Is' with Cam'ron, longing for Michael Jackson and Prince eras while saying Chris Brown is overdue despite controversies. Fans split, with some like Boosie Badazz backing Brown and others citing his 2009 Rihanna assault as a barrier; Brown himself posted a subtle claim to the stage.

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Bad Bunny's high-energy Super Bowl halftime set drew a record 135 million viewers, but Ma$e called it a mere 4 out of 10 on his podcast.

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Laois edged out Kerry in a tight Allianz National Hurling League Division 2 match, finishing with a score of 1-18 (21 points) to Kerry's 1-17 (20 points). The game saw Kerry reduced to 13 players late on, contributing to their narrow loss. Laois' victory positions them at the top of the division.

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At a tightly secured party meeting in Salem on Friday, Vijay fired up supporters against Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and the DMK, mocking their vote-buying tactics with offers of 2,000 to 5,000 rupees while positioning TVK as a clean alternative eyeing the 2026 elections. He highlighted the party's rapid growth to over 30% vote share in two years and rejected alliances with major blocs. Tragedy marred the event when a 37-year-old migrant worker from Maharashtra died of a suspected heart attack in the heat, echoing a deadly 2025 stampede at another Vijay rally.

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Amid roaring cheers, actor-turned-leader Vijay told 5,000 ticket holders to pocket rivals' cash offers—then whistle their votes to his TVK party.

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Idris Junior Zekeri, a University of Benin alumnus known for his oratory skills, confronted Nigerian comedian Seyi Law during a public discussion for defending the Tinubu administration amid widespread insecurity. Zekeri highlighted kidnappings and attacks by Fulani herdsmen in areas like Akure North. The confrontation left Seyi Law speechless.

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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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