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At its Money Rails event in Buenos Aires on November 18 during Ethereum Devcon, Polygon announced partnerships with Mastercard and Revolut to enable mainstream cross-border payments. Revolut integrated Polygon for USDC, USDT, and POL transactions with zero fees for UK and EEA users, processing over $690 million in volume since December 2024. Mastercard selected Polygon as the default chain for its Crypto Credential system, allowing username-based transfers to self-custody wallets.

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Polygon just unlocked zero-fee stablecoin remittances for Revolut's 65 million users—gas covered, instant transfers worldwide.

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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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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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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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Friends of Big Bear Valley, which started the 24/7 livestream in 2015, warns that the Moon Camp project—50 luxury homes and a marina less than a mile away—could disrupt the eagles with noise, traffic, and habitat loss. The group launched a $10 million fundraiser to buy the 62-acre site for permanent conservation, raising about $285,000 so far toward a late July deadline. Late advocate Sandy Steers urged action with her words 'We don't have much time,' fueling both online eagle puns and fan support to save the pair's lakeside haven.

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Beloved bald eagles Jackie and Shadow have captivated millions through their Big Bear nest cam, but a nearby luxury development now endangers their home and foraging grounds.

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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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Fans call out what they see as double standards: Rodrygo's gesture is class, but Osimhen's friendships with Nigerian creators draw flak from Premier League hopefuls like Chelsea supporters. Chelsea signed alternatives Liam Delap and João Pedro, who delivered UCL goals and Club World Cup success, while Osimhen shines at Galatasaray with a recent Juventus dagger and doubled market value. Banter flies with roasts and defenses, as loyalties stay fierce amid Osimhen's ongoing transfer buzz.

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Real Madrid's Rodrygo treated Brazilian streamer Tota to a Bernabéu visit and signed shirt, earning pure praise. Nigerian fans spot a twist when Victor Osimhen hangs with vloggers Lerry and Smallie.

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In their Group D finale at Suez Canal Authority Stadium in Egypt, Chiefs fell 2-1 to Zamalek, with Juan Bezerra and Abdallah El Said scoring before Glody Lilepo's late reply. The defeat dropped Chiefs to third on 10 points behind Zamalek's 11 and Al Masry's 10, ending their continental campaign despite topping the group earlier. Coach Bruce Bvuma's gritty squad couldn't overcome away struggles, mirroring early exits in domestic cups, as fans voiced frustration over the coaching and collapse.

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Kaizer Chiefs needed just a draw to advance, but Zamalek struck twice in the second half at Ismailia, leaving the South African side stunned and out of the quarterfinals.

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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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On February 21, Orlando Pirates fell 4-5 on penalties to second-division Casric Stars in the Nedbank Cup last-32 at Orlando Stadium, despite dominating possession in a 0-0 draw. Namibian left-back Deon Hotto, 34, lit up the match with a masterful elastico—faking a step-over, dragging the ball behind his standing foot, and bursting past his marker—captured in a clip that drew over 22,000 likes. Fans called him a magician, joked about FIFA updates, and praised the PSL's flair, giving Pirates supporters a highlight amid the heartbreak as the team shifts back to league defense.

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Even in defeat, Orlando Pirates' Deon Hotto turned the left flank into his playground with a slick elastico that left a defender dizzy and fans worldwide cheering.

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The Limpopo club sits last in the Betway Premiership with 11 points from 15 games, three points from safety but with two matches in hand. Maduka's contract ended by mutual consent following defeats to Orlando Pirates and Upington City; he leaves with three wins in 16 outings. Freese, who won cups with Platinum Stars and recently worked at Wydad AC, steps in immediately ahead of Friday's clash with Golden Arrows. Fresh off promotion and a knockout title, Magesi hopes Freese's experience sparks a turnaround.

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Rock-bottom Magesi FC needed a change fast, parting with coach John Maduka after a string of losses and turning to 69-year-old tactician Allan Freese for survival.

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Fans of the South African telenovela InimbaMzansi debate the dysfunctional marriage of characters Hlathi and Zoleka. Discussions highlight Hlathi's selfishness, abuse, pressure on Zoleka to have children soon after childbirth, family interference, Hlathi's controlling nature, and Zoleka's anxiety. Viewers mention Thumeka as Hlathi's alternative partner for family expansion and question Zoleka's happiness and compatibility with Hlathi.

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Houston Dynamo beat Chicago Fire 2-1 in the 2026 MLS opener at Shell Energy Stadium, with Brazilian forward Guilherme Santos scoring the equalizer in the 67th minute from Jack McGlynn's pass and the winner in the 76th off an Ezequiel Ponce rebound. Chicago struck first through Hugo Cuypers in the 31st, but 20-year-old South African center back Mbekazi Mbokazi, on debut from Orlando Pirates, raced back for two stunning clearances early in the second half that had everyone talking. Despite the loss—the Fire's 17th straight winless opening day—Mbokazi's heroics and fellow South African Puso Dithejane's late debut minutes brought pride from fans back home, including politician Gayton McKenzie.

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Guilherme Santos announced his MLS arrival with two sharp finishes, but Chicago's young defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi stole the show with two breathtaking goal-line clearances.

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