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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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FC Bayern's English account shared a graphic stating 'It’s not even close,' highlighting Jamal Musiala's superior statistics compared to Premier League midfielders like Wisdom Ameyu Mike.

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The October 30, 2025, footage shows Carignan, the first woman leading the Canadian Armed Forces since 2024, expressing deep regret on behalf of the forces to members and veterans harmed by discrimination. Posted again on February 20, 2026, it prompted critics to question her emotional display and combat experience, despite her 35-year career including commands in Afghanistan, Bosnia, and peacekeeping missions. Replies linked the clip to broader concerns over recruitment shortfalls, equipment issues, and debates on leadership fitness amid cultural reforms.

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In a formal Ottawa ceremony, General Jennie Carignan teared up while apologizing for racism in Canada's military, a moment now resurfacing amid sharp online mockery.

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The 27-year-old Thai actress stars on Hashtag Legend magazine's March 2026 Hong Kong edition, celebrating its 10th anniversary with two covers—one for Hong Kong and one for Thailand—featuring Maje Paris' Spring/Summer 2026 looks like crisp white blouses and textured skirts. In the fun clip, she greets fans in English and Thai, asks for support, and waves goodbye with charm. It's her fourth time on the cover, following features in November and December 2024 and September 2025, as pre-orders open via Line OA amid fan excitement worldwide.

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Freen Sarocha Chankimha beams in a playful promo video, flipping through her elegant covers and blowing a kiss to fans everywhere.

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Some Black users expressed discomfort with Black people rooting for Argentina in the World Cup due to Lionel Messi's influence despite Argentina's history of racism. Defenders highlighted hypocrisy in supporting nations like Portugal, France, and England with their own problematic pasts. The discussion escalated into Messi vs. Ronaldo debates and dismissals of racism claims as excuses for hating Messi.

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Vinny and Lewis shared their first on-screen kiss in an Emmerdale episode as they gave in to their romantic feelings. The scene marked a significant step in their storyline.

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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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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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The emotional video, resurfaced on Monday, exploded after a U.S. influencer's complaints about unfriendly South Africans during her visit. Nigerians, Ghanaians, and others responded with shock, dark humor, and jabs at perceived hypocrisy toward Western visitors. Some South Africans defended her grief over her son's alleged death from drugs sold by a foreigner, while critics rejected excusing broad hatred against fellow Africans. The clip highlights South Africa's tensions over immigration, crime, and economic woes amid calls for Pan-African unity.

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Tears streaming down her face, a South African woman poured out her raw hatred for foreigners from her community, using slurs like 'kwerekwere' aimed at Black African immigrants.

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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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PeriklesGREAT posted an image of an unidentified object on X. Users identified it as a blackjack, sap, or Texan sap, describing it as a traditional non-lethal police weapon often lead-weighted for subduing suspects or self-defense. Some users provided humorous or incorrect guesses such as can opener, shoehorn, or hose nozzle.

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Neymar Jr scored twice to give Santos a vital 2-1 victory over Vasco da Gama in Brasileirão round four at Vila Belmiro, his first goals of 2026 after returning from injury. He celebrated the opener with Vini Jr's dance, explaining it honored the Real Madrid star's defiance against racist abuse in Portugal. Tensions flared with Vasco's Thiago Mendes, whom Neymar called out post-match, while the win pulls Santos clear of the drop zone and reignites World Cup talk.

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Neymar sprinted to the corner flag after his opener, hit the shush, and broke into Vinícius Júnior's iconic dance—a heartfelt nod to his compatriot amid racism battles.

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Real Madrid beat Benfica 2-1 on Tuesday, advancing 3-1 on aggregate to the Champions League round of 16. Rafa Silva scored first for Benfica, but Aurélien Tchouaméni equalized with a Federico Valverde assist, and Vinícius Júnior grabbed the winner in the 80th minute, also set up by Valverde. Courtois shone brightest with four key saves, including an outstanding stop on Richard Ríos, prompting fans to hail him as the world's top goalkeeper and debate his place among all-time greats like Neuer and Čech. His elite record includes two UCL titles, UCL final MVP in 2022, and 11 clean sheets in La Liga this season.

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Thibaut Courtois stood tall in the Bernabéu net, turning away point-blank shots as Benfica pressed hard early on. His saves kept Real Madrid in the fight until they clinched a 2-1 win.

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Jorge Rivas, a legal immigrant from El Salvador and owner of Sammy's Mexican Grill in Catalina near Tucson, Arizona, provides free meals to ICE agents and law enforcement as a gesture of gratitude for their service. The policy has been in place for about five years and gained viral attention after Rivas appeared on Newsmax and other outlets.

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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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