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Sky Sports News labeled Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice as the best player in the Premier League this season. The claim sparked widespread debate and mockery on X. Users highlighted Rice creating 21 big chances across competitions while comparing him unfavorably to players like Kevin De Bruyne and Mohamed Salah.

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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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The Arsenal winger is the only Premier League player this season with 40-plus take-ons and 40-plus chances created, hitting exactly 46 in each despite just five goals and three assists in 24 games. In Sunday's 4-1 North London Derby win over Spurs, Saka led with 22 duels won, 21 final-third passes, and 18 box touches, though he missed three one-on-ones and saw a near-assist denied by deflection. Fans note multiple chalked-off assists from deflections or own goals elsewhere, praising his underlying impact as Arsenal top the table five points clear of Manchester City ahead of a Chelsea clash.

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Bukayo Saka diced up Tottenham's defense, topping every key stat on the right flank while creating chaos for Arsenal's attackers.

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The discussion highlights eye-watering costs like Pogba's €105m world-record return in 2016, Sancho's €85m for 12 goals in 82 games, and Antony's €95m for similar low output. Fans split on Pogba's inconsistency and injuries versus his flair in a tough side, while polls now pit Sancho against error-prone keeper Andre Onana. Amid past flops and United's €692m net spend topping Europe from 2021-25 with no title since 2013, recent signings like Bryan Mbeumo and Senne Lammens are delivering strong results in 2025/26.

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A graphic comparing massive fees for Pogba, Sancho, Antony, and others has fans reliving the pain of underwhelming returns at Old Trafford.

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The claim from @indykaila News says Liverpool are in talks with Olise's representatives and set to trigger a release clause after personal terms, while targeting versatile 19-year-old Diomande as a right-wing prospect. Olise dazzles in the Bundesliga as a potential Mohamed Salah successor, but Bayern deny any release clause exists. Supporters dream of a Bundesliga raid amid Arne Slot's rebuild, though @indikaila's mixed track record and Liverpool's tough 2026 season call for caution—no official word from the clubs yet.

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Liverpool fans lit up after a late-night rumor claimed the club is chasing Bayern's Michael Olise and RB Leipzig's Yan Diomande in a summer double deal.

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On the Vancouver set of Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 3, filming The Titan's Curse since August 2025, Scobell thanked everyone with the treat and a note saying he's excited to work each day because of them. The gesture captures the family's close vibe, as fans call it the sweetest thing and praise his kindness. Amid buzz for Percabeth moments like the tense nose-to-nose argument and winter solstice jacket scene, the timing hints production is wrapping soon for a late 2026 Disney+ release.

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Walker Scobell, the 17-year-old Percy Jackson star, rolled up a coffee truck for his cast and crew, complete with a handwritten note straight from the heart.

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The BBNaija Season 9 stars, known for their DJ energy and matching outfits, wore high-neck, long-sleeved red sequined dresses that drew praise for confidence from fans but criticism as tacky and unflattering from others. Influencer FIFI called their looks the worst among celebrities, leading to debates over body shaming, decency, and cultural modesty in Nigeria's fashion scene. While some defended their pride in their figures, even supporters admitted the outfits missed the mark this time. Neither sister has responded publicly yet.

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Twin sisters Wanni and Handi stepped out in sparkling red bodycon dresses at a dinner event, sparking sharp opinions on their bold style choice.

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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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Kavanagh was stood down by PGMOL after missing Tammy Abraham's offside goal, waving off a potential red card for Lucas Digne, and oddly awarding a free-kick outside the box for a handball inside it during Newcastle's 3-1 victory on February 14. Newcastle's Eddie Howe called them honest mistakes in a fast game, while Villa's Unai Emery and pundit Alan Shearer were far harsher. He returns for Manchester United's key top-four clash with relegation-threatened Crystal Palace on Sunday, assisted by Dan Cook and Ian Hussin, with Tony Harrington on VAR—prompting grumbles from United fans recalling his past red card to Bruno Fernandes.

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Chris Kavanagh steps back into the Premier League spotlight at Old Trafford, just two weeks after a string of glaring mistakes in Newcastle's FA Cup win over Villa left managers fuming.

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Leicester raced to a 3-0 lead with goals from Divine Mukasa, Patson Daka, and Abdul Fatawu, but Southampton mounted an epic second-half rally. Ross Stewart pulled one back on 61 minutes, Jack Stephens headed in on 82, Ryan Manning leveled three minutes later, and Charles sealed the winner deep in stoppage time. The victory boosts Southampton's playoff hopes while deepening Leicester's slump, now winless in six amid a points deduction. Commentator Adam Blackmore called it one of the best games in his 30-year career.

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Down 3-0 at halftime, Southampton refused to quit. Shea Charles' 96th-minute rocket sent the away fans into absolute pandemonium at King Power Stadium.

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During Donald Trump's State of the Union address, the camera cut to U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar when he referenced Somali pirates. The reaction shot prompted widespread memes and online discussions highlighting her visible response.

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Samuel Chukwueze stated in an interview that he does not like Calvin Bassey, likes Alex Iwobi, and that Bassey stresses him and gave him sickness, adding 'there’s love in sharing.' The comments about the Nigerian trio at Fulham prompted widespread laughter and reactions on social media.

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Marseille have agreed in principle with 48-year-old Habib Beye to become their new head coach, just days after Roberto De Zerbi's mutual departure following a 5-0 loss to PSG. Beye, sacked by Rennes last week after a poor run including a 3-0 Coupe de France defeat to Marseille, skippered OM from 2003 to 2007 during a successful era and brings coaching experience from Le Havre, Red Star, and Rennes. The timing positions him for a potential debut in Friday's Ligue 1 match against Brest, with supporters excited about his passionate homecoming to lift the mid-table side.

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Habib Beye, who lifted trophies as Marseille's captain two decades ago, could soon return to the dugout. Fans are already pulling out their vintage jerseys to welcome him home.

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Dutch club Feyenoord relocated their training to their base in Tubize, Belgium, approximately 137km from Rotterdam, to allow new signing Raheem Sterling to gel with his teammates as quickly as possible. Coach Robin van Persie confirmed the decision.

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Lion City Sailors, the reigning Singapore Premier League champions, announced the appointment of 52-year-old Spanish coach Jesús Casas as their new Head Coach on a contract until the end of the 2027/28 season. Casas previously served as Head Coach of the Iraq National Team from 2022 to 2025, winning the 2023 Arabian Gulf Cup, and was an assistant coach for the Spain National Team and Watford. His first match is scheduled against Albirex Niigata (S) at Jurong East Stadium.

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The 34-year-old Santos star struck in the 25th minute against Vasco da Gama in Brazil's Serie A, finishing a pass from Moisés to put his team 1-0 up before mimicking Vinicius's dance from the night before in the Champions League. Fans hailed the move as a tribute bridging fan debates between the two Brazilian stars, with some calling it solidarity against racism. Though Vasco equalized before halftime, Neymar's celebration grabbed headlines amid his fitness build-up at his boyhood club.

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Neymar Jr coolly slotted home his first goal of 2026, then dashed to the corner flag for Vinicius Jr's signature shimmy—hushing rivals and lighting up the Vila Belmiro crowd.

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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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Fredrikstad FK secured highly-rated center-back Chris Irénée Ntamack Pondy, born in 2008, after hijacking a verbal deal Brentford had lined up in January. The left-footed talent from Cameroon's Dauphine Academy has U17 national team caps and drew interest from Germany and Italy too. Norwegian media like TV2 confirmed the move, noting he could train with the squad right away, giving the Eliteserien club a major scouting win in Africa.

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A 17-year-old Cameroonian star with Premier League dreams suddenly heads to Norway instead. Fredrikstad FK pulled off the surprise steal of the transfer window.

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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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Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, wrapped up a two-day visit to Somalia on February 23-24, requested by the UK Foreign Office to spotlight protecting women and girls from conflict-related sexual violence. She met President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, praised Somalia's new Women, Peace and Security plan, and visited survivors, soldiers' families in Lower Shabelle, local women's groups, and a UK-funded hospital program aiding 130,000 survivors since 2024 with care and support. The trip strengthened UK-Somalia ties on security and welfare, drawing broad praise for her advocacy despite minor online critiques.

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In Mogadishu, the Duchess of Edinburgh sat with survivors of al-Shabaab violence, listening to their stories of rape and assault amid ongoing threats.

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Teko Modise recently questioned if 21-year-old Mofokeng shines only against weaker teams like Magesi FC, prompting Pirates fans to counter with clips of his cup final winner against Sundowns, goals versus Chiefs, and CAF Champions League standouts against Al Ahly. Supporters highlight Mofokeng's trophies—including three MTN8 titles and two Nedbank Cups—outpacing Modise's early Pirates years. The debate escalated as rivals compared him to ex-Bafana winger Simphiwe Tshabalala, whose rare second-tier call-up to the 2006 AFCON drew cheers from Chiefs and Sundowns fans, though critics dismissed the matchup in today's stronger PSL.

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Young Orlando Pirates star Relebohile Mofokeng faces questions from legend Teko Modise about his big-game grit, igniting a passionate fan showdown over past and present talents.

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Lamontville Golden Arrows beat Stellenbosch FC 1-0 in the last-16 clash on Saturday, with van Rooi side-footing home the winner after a scramble. Fury erupted when referee Michael Mosemeng waved away Stellenbosch's penalty claim after a shot struck Arrows defender Ayanda Jiyane's hand at point-blank range, drawing sharp criticism from journalists like Mazola Molefe and Robert Marawa, though iDiski Times argued it wasn't deliberate. Stellenbosch finished with 10 men after Thabo Moloisane's second yellow but couldn't break through, leaving coach Gavin Hunt fuming while Arrows' Manqoba Mngqithi hailed his team's grit for a first trophy chance since 2009.

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Angelo van Rooi's 66th-minute strike sent Golden Arrows into the Nedbank Cup quarter-finals, but a hotly debated non-call on a handball stole the spotlight at King Zwelithini Stadium.

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During a Bazozwa Boombox segment, Big Brother played a recording of Ashay referring to Liema Pantsi as lazy in a conversation with Mmeli and Ilano, revealing it to all housemates. Liema Pantsi, who considered Ashay her best friend, expressed hurt but chose to act mad without fully confronting him.

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