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Lucas Paquetá revealed in an interview that he frequently talks with Vinicius Junior and urged him to join Flamengo, saying 'I'm here, now all that's missing is you. Come, because we have to fulfill what we promised.' Paquetá expressed certainty that Vinicius will return to Flamengo at the right moment. He also addressed Vinicius's recent incident against Benfica, calling it sad and affirming full support from himself, the Flamengo team, and staff, emphasizing Vinicius as the victim.

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The £60 million signing from Brighton, who's scored 14 goals in 36 games this season, ditched his usual braids for a curly 'do that fans compared to Willian reborn. One supporter clarified it's just his hair out of braids, while others joked it signals a brace against Arsenal like his last loose-hair outing. Chelsea's official posts amplified the buzz with gym snaps and training clips featuring stars like Noni Madueke and Cole Palmer, building fire for the Emirates showdown after Arsenal's recent 1-0 Cup win.

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Chelsea's Joao Pedro turned heads at training with his hair freed from braids into a massive afro, drawing memes and fan hype for Sunday's Arsenal clash.

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Portrayed by Wilbert Ross, Larkin—also called Arkin or Kino—wins hearts as a multi-talented artist pining for childhood best friend Avianna 'Via' Diaz, played by Bea Binene. The Viva One series, adapted from Gwy Saludes' Wattpad story, traces their path from high school at Valeria High to chasing fame. Wilbert shared stylish photos of his character, sparking fan tributes like edits of his longing gazes, a custom birthday cake from the 'Valeria High Squad,' and Studio Viva's praise for turning emotions into melodies. Fans call him the 'yearner of all yearners' and Via's best friend, love, and music.

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Larkin Olivier Sanchez, the devoted singer from Philippine series Golden Scenery of Tomorrow, turns a year older today, drawing waves of fan affection for his heartfelt love story.

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Meebits Fútbol Group 1 collectibles revealed 60 GLB 3D avatars representing the national teams of Mexico, Canada, Argentina, Brazil, Netherlands, and Japan. The avatars were made publicly available for use in games, vibecode projects, and playable on OthersideMeta. Community members shared their pulls, traded via Discord, and participated in a 1 PM EST event on OthersideMeta with livestreams and giveaways.

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Since his January 2025 confirmation as Secretary of State, Rubio has taken on extra roles like acting national security advisor in May 2025 and acting archivist until early February 2026, inspiring memes of him in outfits from astronaut suits to fast-food uniforms. The latest wave dresses him as a Supreme Court justice, peaking over the February 20-21 weekend with thousands of likes and shares. These jokes tie into chatter comparing Rubio's foreign policy experience to Vice President JD Vance, though no official Supreme Court plans exist amid recent court rulings on Trump tariffs.

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Marco Rubio's stone-faced expression in a photoshopped judicial robe captures his real overload of duties, from diplomat to acting national security advisor.

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In Friday's WWE SmackDown from Dallas, a wild 10-man tag saw MFT champions—Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa, Talla Tonga, and JC Mateo—defeat Carmelo Hayes, Dragunov, Matt Cardona, Apollo Crews, and Shinsuke Nakamura. Loa's stone-faced tanking of Dragunov's strikes became the night's funniest highlight, sparking fan memes and laughs worldwide. Amid the frenzy, Hayes nailed a live promo securing his Elimination Chamber spot, Crews pushed for a U.S. Title shot, and qualifiers like Cody Rhodes advanced, building hype for more MFT dominance.

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Ilja Dragunov unleashed his signature chops, the ones that once shredded Gunther's chest. Tonga Loa just stood there, unflinching, turning the powerhouse moment into pure comedy.

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A standout stats comparison shows Yamal with 46 goals and 51 assists in fewer minutes than Palmer's 59 goals and 33 assists, shining in per-90 metrics like elite dribbling. He's racked up Euro 2024 honors as top assister and Young Player, two La Ligas, Golden Boy 2024, and Ballon d'Or runner-up status, plus 16 senior goals for Spain. This season alone, he's notched 12 goals and 15 assists, completing 98 dribbles against top defenses, fueling excitement for Barcelona's next clash.

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At just 18, Barcelona's Lamine Yamal has fans buzzing over career numbers that top Chelsea's Cole Palmer and even young Cristiano Ronaldo.

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Multiple Chelsea supporters expressed diminishing enthusiasm for watching matches and engaging with the club, attributing it to the exit of manager Enzo Maresca and the policies of ownership group BlueCo. Fans cited reduced viewership of recent games and apathy toward results, with references to the post-Roman Abramovich era.

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Boca Juniors started their Copa Argentina run with a solid 2-0 win over Gimnasia y Esgrima de Chivilcoy in the round of 64, played Tuesday at Estadio Padre Ernesto Martearena. New signing Adam Bareiro, 28, scored both goals—a sharp finish in the 41st minute and a towering header at the 57th—on his debut after joining from rivals River Plate. He called it a 'dream debut,' dedicating the strikes to icon Juan Román Riquelme amid roaring cheers from La 12 fans, as Boca advances to face the winner of Sarmiento de Junín vs. Tristán Suárez.

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On a electric night in Salta, Paraguayan striker Adam Bareiro stepped up for Boca Juniors and delivered twice, silencing any doubts with pure joy.

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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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Atalanta overturned Borussia Dortmund's advantage with a 4-1 second-leg victory for a 4-3 aggregate win, advancing to face the Arsenal-Bayern Munich winner in the round of 16. Gianluca Scamacca opened the scoring early, Davide Zappacosta leveled before halftime, Mario Pasalic headed them ahead, and Lazar Samardzic sealed it with a 90+8th-minute penalty after Ramy Bensebaini's red card. Dortmund captain Emre Can blamed individual mistakes, while fans mocked them as the 'Tottenham of Germany' for the choke. Atalanta now dreams big; Dortmund shifts focus to the Bundesliga.

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Dortmund held a 2-0 lead from the first leg, but Atalanta turned Gewiss Stadium into a cauldron of chaos, scoring four times including a stoppage-time penalty after a red card.

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The three-year-old video shows Mayweather reportedly dropping $7 million on luxury goods, needing escorts to navigate crowds, and it's recirculating just before his September 19, 2026, rematch with Manny Pacquiao at Las Vegas' Sphere on Netflix. Posters question if the splurge hints at cashflow issues for the 49-year-old, whose net worth estimates range from $400 million to $600 million amid past lawsuits and spending rumors, while others defend it as typical brand flexing. Reactions poke fun at the bag count or link it to his return from retirement, though some call it an outdated clip from pandemic times.

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Floyd Mayweather struts out of a Gucci store in South Africa, arms full of bags and security in tow, in a clip from his 2023 Motherland Tour that's now resurfacing with plenty of jabs.

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Known as 'L'Imperatore' during his peak at Inter Milan from 2004 to 2006, Adriano scored 74 goals in 177 appearances, helping win four Serie A titles, two Coppa Italia trophies, and three Supercoppa Italiana honors. Legends like Zlatan Ibrahimović, who called him 'a different animal nobody could stop,' Paolo Maldini, and Ronaldo Nazário praised his raw power and skill, with Javier Zanetti comparing him to a mix of Ronaldo and Zlatan. His career faced heartbreak after his father's 2004 death and injuries like a 2011 ruptured Achilles, leading to a quiet end, yet clubs like Inter and Flamengo honor him on his birthday, and he recently reunited with Roberto Baggio at San Siro.

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From terrorizing defenses with his thunderous left foot to battling personal demons, Adriano's journey captures football's highs and lows. Today, at 44, fans everywhere share memories of the Brazilian striker's explosive prime.

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The Chelsea loanee joined Bayern on a €15 million season-long deal on September 1, 2025, with a €65-80 million buy option requiring 40 games in Bundesliga and Champions League. He managed only seven starts in 22 appearances, overshadowed by Kane's 43 goals this season. Bayern confirmed they won't activate the clause, sending the frustrated 24-year-old Senegalese forward back to Stamford Bridge after he refused a January recall.

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Nicolas Jackson chased his dream move to Bayern Munich, but Harry Kane's dominance left him on the bench, playing just 99 minutes since January.

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The leaders launched the Kazungula Bridge Authority to jointly manage the 923-meter bridge opened in 2021, which links Zambia and Botswana while boosting North-South Corridor trade. Boko announced 24-hour border operations and smart ID crossings, with truck traffic doubling to 400 daily and goals for over 1,000. Hichilema pushed for rail additions to ease roads and deliver citizen benefits, aligning with regional trade goals.

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Presidents Hichilema and Boko stood together in Kasane, marking a new era for the Zambezi River bridge that once waited on ferries but now carries 400 trucks a day.

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Hosi N’Wamitwa, who died on February 9, 2026, at age 85, made history in 2008 when South Africa’s Constitutional Court allowed her installation as leader, overturning male-only traditions to align with the Constitution. President Cyril Ramaphosa praised her as a humble pioneer for gender equality during the funeral in Nwamitwa village, joined by Deputy President Paul Mashatile, EFF leader Julius Malema, and others. Her legacy as educator, ANC MP, and advocate for rural women’s rights continues to inspire calls for equality across communities.

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In a rare moment of unity, political rivals gathered in Limpopo to celebrate Hosi Dr Phylia Tinyiko Lwandlamuni N’Wamitwa II, the first woman to lead the VaTsonga people after a landmark court battle.

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In the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics men's hockey final, Matt Boldy scored the winner off assists from Matthews and Quinn Hughes, giving USA its first gold since 1980. A viral post claimed Matthews trashed Canada's leadership and stars like Trudeau and Drake in a pre-overtime huddle, but no evidence backs it up—post-game talks focused on team unity, and the account shared no source. Fans split between loving the trash talk and calling it fake, especially Leafs supporters wary of backlash for their Toronto star.

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Team USA's Auston Matthews lifted the gold medal after a 2-1 overtime upset over Canada, but a supposed locker room rant stole the spotlight online.

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The Last 32 tie started Saturday with Arrows' Lungelo Nguse scoring from the spot before storms forced abandonment, but they resumed Sunday and dominated. Angelo van Rooi volleyed in the opener at 24 minutes, Junior Dion added a second nine minutes later, and Ayabulela Maxwele sealed a 3-0 win with a team-goal stunner in the 79th. Siyanda Ndlovu earned man-of-the-match for his midfield control, ending Arrows' league winless streak and advancing them amid fan cheers like 'Orbit getting cooked.'

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After lightning stole Saturday's show, Golden Arrows picked up right where they left off with a clinical display that sent fans into a frenzy at King Zwelithini Stadium.

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