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Social media users are debating Harry Maguire's selection for England's World Cup squad, highlighting his recent strong performances for Manchester United where he played full 90 minutes in five of their last six league wins, along with his 64 caps and reliability in major tournaments. Many advocate for Maguire to start alongside Marc Guehi, viewing Ezri Konsa as a bench option. Discussions note concerns over other defenders like Levi Colwill, John Stones, and Jarrad Branthwaite due to injuries or lack of minutes.

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Social media posts analyze remaining Premier League schedules for Aston Villa (3rd, 51 points), Manchester United (4th, 48 points), Chelsea (5th, 45 points), and Liverpool (6th, 45 points) in the race for Champions League qualification. Discussions highlight Manchester United's favorable run without European or cup distractions compared to rivals facing midweek European competitions and FA Cup matches. Users debate expected points, toughest opponents like Newcastle and Aston Villa, and potential outcomes for top-four finishes.

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Manchester United supporters are debating potential points from their next three Premier League fixtures: home against Crystal Palace, away at Newcastle United, and home against Aston Villa. Predictions range from 6 to 9 points, with many viewing the Newcastle away game as the toughest. The discussions follow a recent win over Everton, positioning Manchester United three points ahead of Chelsea and Liverpool and behind Aston Villa in the race for third place.

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Joachim 'G6' Chivayo, 33, from Zimbabwe, and Ayanda Brian Gungwa, 20, from South Africa, were arrested on November 26, 2024, in Brakpan with six unwrought gold bars valued at R15 million and a Mercedes-Benz SUV. Granted R20,000 bail each with orders to stay in Gauteng and report weekly, neither appeared in court, prompting arrest warrants on March 11, 2025. Chivayo is the brother of Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo; unconfirmed reports place him in Zimbabwe, while the Hawks seek information on both amid concerns over illegal gold trade from artisanal mines.

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Two suspects caught with gold bars worth millions slipped their low bail and vanished, leaving South African authorities pleading for public tips to bring them back.

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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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After Israel recognized Somaliland's independence in December 2025, the self-declared republic invited Greece to establish a presence at Berbera, near a strait handling 12 percent of world trade disrupted by Houthi attacks since late 2023. The port, partly run by Dubai's DP World, has grown with rising container volumes, and analysts see potential for Greece's massive merchant fleet to help secure shipping lanes against threats from Houthis and others. While Turkey and Somalia oppose the moves, Greek commentators welcome practical ties in ports and security, though Athens has not yet responded officially.

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Somaliland's leaders reached out to Greece, calling it a 'maritime titan' to partner at the strategic Berbera port right by the busy Bab el-Mandeb Strait.

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A post praising Alice in Chains' 1992 album Dirt as a masterpiece while blaming it for spawning post-grunge copycats like Staind and Godsmack kicked off the buzz. Soon after, the full 75-minute Unplugged performance from April 10, 1996, at Brooklyn Academy of Music spread widely, drawing fans who call it the gold standard. Taped during Staley's heroin struggles and one of his last shows before 2002, it highlights the band's unmatched authenticity that imitators could never match. Dirt blended metal riffs with Staley's wail, and the Unplugged album peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard 200.

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Layne Staley's fragile voice cracks through 'Nutshell' in that 1996 Unplugged taping, capturing the raw ache of a band on the edge.

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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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Absa Group named Sitoyo Lopokoiyit, former managing director of M-Pesa Africa, as chief executive for its Personal and Private Banking division. During his tenure since 2021, he expanded M-Pesa to serve over 60 million monthly customers and launched innovations like the Super App and Fuliza overdraft service. The appointment, part of a broader executive reshuffle, aims to strengthen Absa's customer-focused solutions amid rising fintech competition, with Group CEO Kenny Fihla praising it for enhancing organizational resilience.

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Sitoyo Lopokoiyit, the driving force behind M-Pesa's massive growth across Africa, is bringing his fintech expertise to Absa's executive team starting April 1.

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