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Arsenal's captain Martin Ødegaard has dismissed rumors of a summer move to Manchester United or Bayern Munich, reaffirming his full commitment to Mikel Arteta's project as the team leads the Premier League by four points after 28 games. Despite injuries limiting him to four league starts this season, he marked his value with an assist in the 4-1 North London Derby win over Tottenham, tying Declan Rice for the team's assist lead. Teammates like Rice showed support online, and fans celebrated the unity as Arsenal chase their first title in 22 years.

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Martin Ødegaard beamed after his wedding last June, surrounded by Arsenal teammates like Saka and Trossard—now he's doubling down on his future with the Gunners.

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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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West Ham dominated with 20 shots and 3.15 xG but couldn't break down Bournemouth keeper Petrović, settling for a gritty 0-0 draw at London Stadium. The result keeps West Ham two points from safety after 27 games, while Bournemouth extended their unbeaten run to seven matches, climbing to ninth. Rayan, the Brazilian teen subbed on from Vasco da Gama last summer, earned Puskás-level praise for his dazzling run, with fans calling him 'absurdo' and the Premier League account hailing it as one of the season's best almost-goals.

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Nineteen-year-old Rayan Vitor Simplício Rocha grabbed the ball deep in his own half, danced past four defenders over 60 yards, and curled a rocket that just kissed the post.

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During Manchester United's gritty 1-1 draw at West Ham, Martínez's ice-cold composure in his own box—nutmegging Bowen under pressure—drew widespread praise and fueled comparisons to Arsenal's William Saliba. A podcast head-to-head favored Martínez for aggression, vision, and clutch play, while stats show Saliba's edge in minutes played, pass completion, and defensive duels amid Arsenal's league-best backline. Fans split along rivalry lines, with United supporters hailing his progressive passes and aerial wins despite his height, as Arsenal backers point to reliability and injury concerns.

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With West Ham pressing hard in stoppage time, Lisandro Martínez spotted danger, nutmegged Jarrod Bowen with a feint, and launched Manchester United's counter for a vital 1-1 draw.

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Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes shared an Instagram message stating 'brick by brick' following the team's Premier League matches against West Ham and Everton. In those games, Fernandes scored only 2 Fantasy Premier League points each. Fans responded with complaints about his low points and turnovers alongside support for his role in the team's rebuild.

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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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The 14-second clip from a routine traffic stop in Estes Park, Colorado, shows the elk casually interrupting the arrest amid flashing police lights. Posted widely since early February, it drew laughs with jokes about the elk helping the cops or staging a jailbreak. Locals noted elk often roam freely near Rocky Mountain National Park, making such encounters commonplace in the area.

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Two officers cuff a suspect on a foggy roadside when a bull elk strolls in, steps right over the guy, and trots off like it's no big deal.

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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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Atalanta overturned a 2-0 deficit with early goals from Gianluca Scamacca and Davide Zappacosta, Mario Pasalic's header for 3-1, and Lazar Samardzic's stoppage-time penalty after a VAR handball, winning 4-3 on aggregate at Gewiss Stadium. Dortmund grabbed a consolation from Karim Adeyemi but exited the Champions League for the first time since 2021/22. Fans piled on with memes calling them the 'Tottenham of Europe,' though Spurs fans fired back by highlighting their six straight wins over Dortmund, including a recent 2-0 victory, and their 2025 Europa League title.

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Dortmund held a comfy 2-0 lead from the first leg, but Atalanta flipped the script with a 4-1 thriller, leaving fans to roast BVB as Europe's new Tottenham.

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Barcelona held talks this week between sporting director Deco and Rashford's agent to turn the 28-year-old's loan from Manchester United into a permanent €30 million deal. Rashford, who leads Champions League scoring with five goals and three assists in eight games, impresses with his high pressing and work rate, earning full backing from coach Hansi Flick amid Raphinha's injury. Personal terms are agreed until 2030, but United insists on the full fee; Barcelona sees it as the smartest wing option, despite some election critics favoring youth.

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Marcus Rashford has found his spark in Barcelona, scoring 10 goals and adding 10 assists in 34 games. Now, after a key meeting, the club wants to lock him in for good.

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Posted by NuNew on TikTok, the video shows the duo waving, posing, and dancing cutely, captioned 'You’re so cute 🌹.' Fans reposted it widely, pushing hashtags like #หวานกว่าช็อกโกแลตก็ซีนุนิว—meaning 'Sweeter than chocolate is ZeeNuNew'—to the top of Thailand's trends. The stars of BL series Cutie Pie, Zee (33) and NuNew (23), also debuted as Skin Iconic ambassadors for THE KLINIQUE's Love Anniversary campaign. Their close bond and chemistry keep fans swooning with fanart, messages, and joyful reactions.

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Zee Pruk cradles a huge bouquet of red roses as he and NuNew goof around in matching pink hoodies against Bangkok's glittering skyline. Their playful 19-second clip hit right after midnight on February 15, melting hearts everywhere.

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The first magnitude 5.0 earthquake hit the West Chile Rise at 07:21 UTC, 1,700 kilometers west of Chile at a shallow 10-kilometer depth, in a tectonically active mid-ocean ridge. About 75 minutes later, a 4.5 quake struck 77 kilometers south of Coquimbo at 08:34 UTC, possibly felt in nearby towns like Ovalle and Coquimbo, home to over 160,000 people. No damage or injuries were reported, with agencies like USGS, EMSC, and Chile's CSN confirming the events as typical for the Nazca-South America subduction zone.

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Early Friday, a 5.0 quake rumbled deep in the remote South Pacific, followed by a 4.5 tremor felt near Chile's shore.

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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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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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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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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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Barcelona dominated relegation-threatened Levante 3-0 on Sunday, with goals from teenage midfielder Marc Bernal early on, de Jong in the 32nd minute, and Fermín López's late thunderbolt, reclaiming La Liga's top spot on 61 points. A pre-match stat pitting Bernal's efficiency—two goals in 198 minutes—against de Jong's 13-month blank slate divided fans, but de Jong quickly responded with a near-identical header assist from João Cancelo. Bernal, back strong from an ACL injury, impressed with his composure, while coach Hansi Flick praised him as a player for the future; the win ended a two-game skid and boosted the title chase.

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Eighteen-year-old Marc Bernal tapped in after just four minutes at Camp Nou, sparking chatter about his hot streak over teammate Frenkie de Jong's long drought.

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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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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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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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