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South African radio host George Mnguni shared his frustration on Friday: wearing football jerseys invites chats from fans about players he doesn't know, spotlighting his early '90s Arsenal away kit. Arsenal supporters fired back with roasts and pop quiz ideas, while Mnguni trolled by spelling Fàbregas right and joking he's never watched a match—the jerseys are just cool. Fans chimed in with similar stories from Man City debates to PSL grilling, all amid Arsenal's Premier League lead and an upcoming Chelsea clash.

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George Mnguni rocked a vintage Arsenal kit for the style, then tweeted about dodging soccer fans' random player quizzes—like who Cesc Fàbregas is.

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Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo made an exceptional defense-splitting pass to Pedro Neto, contributing to Joao Pedro's opening goal against Brighton. The sequence started with a progressive pass from Santos to Caicedo, who then found Neto leading to the finish.

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Imisioluwa Eniola Ayanwale, the 24-year-old BBNaija Season 10 winner from Oyo State, joined Soft Canada as brand ambassador. The platform provides immigration tips like Express Entry, study permits, and job advice for newcomers, especially Africans. After taking home N150 million in October 2025, Imisi—who designs fashion and acts—teased easier paths to Canada, turning past troll jokes about visa hunts into triumphant reality as supporters cheer her international rise.

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Imisi stood out in a crisp white outfit next to Canada's maple leaf, announcing her new role with pure excitement. Fans poured in with 🇨🇦 emojis, celebrating her big step forward.

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Journalist Ben Jacobs revealed on The United Stand podcast that club officials held internal talks about the 53-year-old Spaniard, whose contract runs until the 2026 World Cup. This follows Ruben Amorim's sacking in January, with interim boss Michael Carrick unbeaten in the Premier League so far and earning Manager of the Month. Other names on the list include Julian Nagelsmann and Roberto De Zerbi, though fans heavily oppose Martínez, citing his Everton and Belgium records, while showing more enthusiasm for Nagelsmann.

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Manchester United's board has quietly discussed Portugal coach Roberto Martínez as a potential summer hire, stirring surprise amid their ongoing search.

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Score90's February graphic places Real Madrid's Mbappé first with his 23 La Liga goals and UCL scoring lead, Barcelona's 18-year-old Lamine Yamal second on 10 goals and 9 assists, Bayern's Harry Kane third with 28 Bundesliga goals, Arsenal's Rice fourth for anchoring their 61-point Premier League lead, and Manchester City's Haaland fifth despite 22 Premier League strikes. Fans blast Rice's spot as absurd for a defensive midfielder and lament Haaland's drop, while Real supporters question Yamal and others note omissions like Vinícius Júnior. Other lists vary—Goal puts Kane top, bookies favor Mbappé—but the debate highlights how individual stats clash with team success this deep into the 2025-26 season.

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Kylian Mbappé sits atop Score90's latest Ballon d'Or power rankings, but Declan Rice at fourth ahead of Erling Haaland's goal tally has fans firing back hard.

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ARTMS announced the Abstract Limited Edition Objekt, a blockchain-based NFT series launching November 20 through 23 via the Cosmo webstore, allowing fans to collect digital photocards and earn tokens for polls and events. The initiative follows Modhaus's migration to Abstract Chain, touted as enhancing the K-pop experience with low-fee blockchain features. However, the fandom Ourii has launched widespread backlash under #Ourii_Against_Abstract_Chain, criticizing the move as a betrayal that prioritizes cryptocurrency over music and artistic focus, amid ongoing agency controversies.

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ARTMS's new digital collectible drop on Abstract Chain has ignited fan fury, with thousands protesting the shift toward crypto in K-pop fandom.

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At the STōK Cae Ras, Wrexham overcame a 3-2 deficit against Ipswich Town with goals from George Thomason, Callum Doyle, and Nathan Broadhead, securing a 5-3 win watched by 10,610 fans. All eight goals came from different scorers, including Kieffer Moore's early opener and Josh Windass's header, in a match full of end-to-end action. Lewis O'Brien starred with two assists to earn player of the match, boosting Wrexham to sixth place on 51 points while manager Phil Parkinson praised the team's commitment. The victory marks Wrexham's first home league win of 2026, just a week after knocking Ipswich out of the FA Cup.

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Trailing 3-2 just after halftime, Wrexham refused to quit and fired off three quick goals to send the packed stadium into raptures.

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On the Mohr Stories podcast on Feb. 24, Dyson accused Lamar of reducing Black identity to Compton origins, comparing the track's 'not like us' hook to divisive rhetoric and noting Drake's Black heritage tied to figures like Aretha Franklin's babysitter. Fans split sharply, with some seeing attacks on Lamar—a dark-skinned Compton native who dominated 2024 with the track, swept 2026 Grammys including for 'Luther,' and headlined Super Bowl LIX—as rooted in colorism and media bias against his success. Others back Dyson, arguing Lamar first weaponized identity by labeling Drake a culture outsider, keeping debates alive on authenticity, skin tone, and hip-hop's cultural lines.

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Scholar Michael Eric Dyson called out Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us' for drawing lines around Blackness that left out Drake's deep family roots in Memphis and beyond.

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In a BBC Sport Africa interview, former United forwards coach McCarthy said Osimhen topped their 2023 summer striker list after his 26-goal Serie A season with Napoli. Club chiefs scratched him off due to the risk of missing him for Africa Cup of Nations mid-season, fearing the team would suffer without their main striker. United signed Rasmus Hojlund for £72m instead, while fans now call it a blunder, noting other African players like Andre Onana and Bryan Mbeumo miss games for AFCON too. McCarthy praised Osimhen's grit for Old Trafford pressure and called for better AFCON scheduling.

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Benni McCarthy pushed hard for Victor Osimhen at Manchester United, but one big worry stopped the £100m deal cold.

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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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Manchester United fans are debating starting Matheus Cunha, Benjamin Sesko, and Bryan Mbeumo in the front three over Amad Diallo following a draw against West Ham. Critics highlight Diallo's lack of efficiency in scoring and creating chances, including a late-game pass to Sesko instead of shooting, while supporters note his 2 goals and 2 assists in 15 Premier League games under manager Ruben Amorim. The discussion references Mbeumo's recent assist and Sesko and Mbeumo's four goal contributions each in their last five appearances.

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In a tense Premier League match Sunday, Trossard faced heavy fan backlash for his ineffective play, leading Arteta to sub him off at the 76th minute alongside the strong-performing Eberechi Eze for Martinelli and captain Martin Odegaard. Eze, Arsenal's £67.5 million signing from Palace last August, impressed before exiting, sparking debates over starting him ahead of Odegaard in midfield for the upcoming Chelsea clash at the Emirates on March 1. Sitting top with 58 points from 27 games, two ahead of Manchester City, Arsenal's rotation choices now loom large in the title race.

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With Arsenal trailing 1-3 against Crystal Palace, fans grew restless as Leandro Trossard struggled on the pitch, shouting 'How is he still playing?' before Mikel Arteta made the big switch.

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Real Madrid's goalkeeper cheekily forecasted a seventh straight knockout matchup with Manchester City, echoing assistant coach Alvaro Arbeloa's quip about facing them 'just like the last 7 years.' Midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni preferred Sporting CP for the easier trip, but history looms large after epic clashes from quarters to semis. The draw happens Friday at 12:00 CET in Nyon, Switzerland, with first legs March 10/11 and returns March 17/18, pitting powerhouses like Arsenal, Liverpool, PSG, and Bayern against fresh challengers.

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Thibaut Courtois grinned post-match and predicted the inevitable: Real Madrid drawing Manchester City in Friday's Champions League knockout draw. It's a rivalry that's defined six of the last seven seasons.

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Barcelona posted a photo of Rashford training sharply, captioned 'We know you want to see Rashy in training. 😊,' fueling excitement over turning his January loan from Manchester United into a permanent €30 million summer deal. Reliable reports from Fabrizio Romano confirm Barca's long-term interest and progress on personal terms, though United refuses any discount on the buy option while Barca pushes to negotiate due to budget constraints. Rashford, thriving in Spain at 28, is open to a wage cut to stay, as United fans debate cashing in on their academy star after his form struggles back home.

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Marcus Rashford looks right at home in Barcelona's Blaugrana kit, knee brace on, flying through training drills. The club's cheeky post has fans dreaming of a forever stay in Catalonia.

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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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The Dor Brothers posted their 15-minute cyberpunk film on February 25, boasting visuals to rival $300 million blockbusters using tools like Seedance 2.0. Logan Paul voiced his character after an AI draft, with one team member handling visuals and editing, another refining sound. Views hit nearly 3 million, drawing praise from AI fans and celebs like Hideo Kojima for its speed, while skeptics slammed the sound, plot, and hype as overhyped demo-reel fare.

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Logan Paul steps into a neon-drenched dystopia as a rogue hero, battling cyber thugs in rainy alleys packed with explosive chases and glowing bikes—all crafted by a Berlin AI team in under a week.

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Ahead of the February 19 expulsion vote pitting Anita Williams against Carlos Lozano, Cristina Piaget, Gloria González, and Sandra Barrios, anti-Anita fans launched #TormentaAnitaFuera on X. They screenshot grids of 20 to 400-plus 'voto recibido' images from their galleries before deleting them, symbolizing a purge to rally votes for her exit after weeks of clashes like her dust-up with Cristina. Pro-Anita supporters counter with maxed-out votes and tags like #GHDúoGala7, while others call for a fair final amid real-time percentage updates and alleged resets.

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Tonight's Gala 7 on Telecinco turned into a fan frenzy as opponents of Anita Williams mass-delete hundreds of her past vote confirmation screenshots from their phones.

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Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reports that the 24-year-old Dutch striker, who joined United for €42 million in July 2024, has logged just 493 Premier League minutes this season with 2 goals and 1 assist, mostly as a substitute. Juventus leads the interest for a summer move, after both they and Roma pursued him in January—though Roma shifted to Donyell Malen. United's push for Champions League spots under interim boss Michael Carrick, along with a permanent manager choice, will shape Zirkzee's future amid fans debating his untapped potential.

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Joshua Zirkzee lit up Serie A with 11 goals for Bologna last season, but bench time at Manchester United has him eyeing a way back home.

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SEVENTEEN main vocalist Dokyeom released 'Because I've Never Learned How to Lose' today at 6 p.m. KST as the fifth OST for the hit Naver Webtoon 'Return of the Mount Hua Sect,' boasting a 9.88 rating and over 1 million followers. The high-energy pop-rock track pairs his soaring vocals with a stunning music video featuring misty mountains and sword clashes from Studio LICO. Fans lit up with praise, calling it a heavenly bop that captures the story's unyielding spirit, while Dokyeom urged everyone on Weverse to stream it often.

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Dokyeom steps into the booth, headphones on, unleashing raw power for a webtoon epic about a reincarnated swordsman who refuses to lose.

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A viral post by @UTDTrey claimed that Manchester United defender Harry Maguire is better than Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk, sparking widespread discussion among fans of both clubs. Supporters highlighted Maguire's recent strong performances and resilience despite past criticism, while opponents dismissed the claim. The debate contrasted Maguire's current form with Van Dijk's established status as a top defender.

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The Instagram video from @clump.qc showed a woman resembling Ghislaine Maxwell near a Pikachu balloon, with a man who looked like her brother Ian calling her name. It spread quickly amid Epstein document releases, leading some to claim she escaped her 20-year sentence at Federal Prison Camp Bryan in Texas. The creator later admitted it was satirical AI content, adding a label after sharing DMs urging viewers to use common sense, though skeptics online still question the debunking.

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A bundled-up woman turns away from a stranger calling 'Ghislaine' in a snowy Quebec street—sparking wild theories of an escape. Turns out, it was all AI-generated satire.

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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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An X post claimed Rodri only played when Partey tired or got injured during their single season together at Atletico, but stats show Rodri logged more minutes: 2,742 in La Liga versus Partey's 2,064, often pairing in midfield. Rodri broke out with a 91% pass rate, leading to his €70m City move, four straight Premier League titles, Euro 2024, and 2024 Ballon d'Or. Partey later joined Arsenal then Villarreal in 2025 amid injuries, while facing ongoing rape and assault charges—he pleaded not guilty, with court dates in March and November 2026. City and Arsenal fans traded stats, trophies, and pointed reminders in the back-and-forth.

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A throwback photo of Thomas Partey and Rodri in Atletico Madrid kits sparked fans revisiting their 2018/19 overlap, with claims one 'owned' the other on the pitch.

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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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Supporters call for swapping struggling attackers like Gabriel Martinelli, Leandro Trossard, Gabriel Jesus, and Kai Havertz with Aston Villa's versatile Morgan Rogers on the left and Atletico Madrid's clinical Julian Alvarez up top. Rogers, 23, dazzles with dribbling and fits Mikel Arteta's system, while the 25-year-old World Cup winner Alvarez brings elite finishing from his 19 goals last season. Fans debate the sales fiercely, with polls splitting on depth risks, as Arteta eyes striker upgrades amid the title charge.

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Arsenal tops the Premier League with a five-point lead, but fans grow restless after back-to-back goalless draws spotlight weak finishing.

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Undefeated knockout artist Ernesto 'Tito' Mercado (18-0, 17 KOs) and slick southpaw Frank Martin (19-1, 13 KOs) squared up face-to-face at Friday's weigh-ins in Las Vegas, ahead of Martin's fight tonight against Nahir Albright on the Mario Barrios-Ryan Garcia undercard. Mercado had been calling out names at 140 pounds, and Martin confronted him head-on, with videos capturing the heated exchange and both fighters expressing interest in a future clash. Accounts differ slightly on who approached first, but fans praised Martin's no-nonsense approach while noting Mercado's devastating power. No contracts are signed yet, but a strong showing by Martin tonight could make this matchup a reality.

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Frank Martin stared down Tito Mercado amid the flashing cameras, responding to weeks of trash talk with a direct challenge: 'I'm 100% down to fight you next.' The tension outside the ring felt as charged as any bout.

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Manchester United sacked Ruben Amorim in early January after a poor run, turning to Michael Carrick who has guided them unbeaten in six matches, including wins over Manchester City, Arsenal, and a gritty 1-0 at Everton on February 23 where sub Benjamin Sesko scored. Dalot starred with perfect tackles, four touches in the box, and strong ratings, building on one goal and three assists this season under Carrick's tactics. Fans praise his fitness and boldness but debate if he's a long-term right-back solution amid competition from Noussair Mazraoui.

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Diogo Dalot owned the right flank at Goodison Park, blocking shots and driving forward like a man possessed, even as he nodded to United's wild spirit in a post-match chat with his wife.

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Amorim took charge on November 11, 2024, after Ten Hag's dismissal, but United finished 15th last season with just 42 points—their worst Premier League placing. This season, after 17 matches, they sit seventh, three or four points off fourth-placed Chelsea, with Amorim at 1.20 points per game amid injuries and squad issues. Fans debate fiercely if sacking Ten Hag was wrong, as some see attacking gains and green shoots, while others fixate on the 48-point swing and demand results ahead of Boxing Day at Newcastle.

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Manchester United supporters are poring over a tough stat: Rúben Amorim's 14 Premier League wins in his first 44 games fall far short of Erik ten Hag's 30 over the same span.

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This week's Umndeni: Somnala episode on Moja Love TV showed King Somnala, his nine wives, and around 24 children sharing family bonds and new beginnings. Diary sessions revealed open reflections, while group fun under the stars highlighted their harmonious values—though subtle tensions surfaced, like older wives targeting the latest addition. Fans marveled at the family scale, praised the wives' beauty, defended polygamy, or flagged Somnala's 'king' style and rudeness, drawn to the raw glimpse into this unique life.

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The wives gathered for casual chats, outdoor meals, and games where the winner earned a night with King Somnala. It was a warm moment of tips and laughter for the newest mom in their large polygamous home.

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