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Manchester United supporters express divided opinions on whether to root for Chelsea against Arsenal to hinder Arsenal's Premier League title chances. Many prefer Chelsea to win or a draw to prevent Arsenal from gaining points, while others remain neutral or favor Arsenal. Discussions compare hatred levels toward Manchester United's rivals including Barcelona and Arsenal.

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Idris Junior Zekeri, a University of Benin alumnus known for his oratory skills, confronted Nigerian comedian Seyi Law during a public discussion for defending the Tinubu administration amid widespread insecurity. Zekeri highlighted kidnappings and attacks by Fulani herdsmen in areas like Akure North. The confrontation left Seyi Law speechless.

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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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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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The emotional video, resurfaced on Monday, exploded after a U.S. influencer's complaints about unfriendly South Africans during her visit. Nigerians, Ghanaians, and others responded with shock, dark humor, and jabs at perceived hypocrisy toward Western visitors. Some South Africans defended her grief over her son's alleged death from drugs sold by a foreigner, while critics rejected excusing broad hatred against fellow Africans. The clip highlights South Africa's tensions over immigration, crime, and economic woes amid calls for Pan-African unity.

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Tears streaming down her face, a South African woman poured out her raw hatred for foreigners from her community, using slurs like 'kwerekwere' aimed at Black African immigrants.

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Borussia Dortmund value dynamic midfielder Felix Nmecha at €70 million and could sell the 25-year-old German international this summer, despite his contract running to 2028. The former Manchester City academy product, who joined from Wolfsburg for €30 million in 2023, has shone with two goals and three assists in 22 Bundesliga games, drawing interest from Manchester United, Chelsea, Manchester City, and Tottenham. While sporting director Sebastian Kehl eyes an extension, fans see Nmecha as their best player and hardest to replace, even as the club sticks to its develop-and-sell model.

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Felix Nmecha has been tearing up the Bundesliga pitch for Dortmund, sprinting over 220 kilometers this season alone. Now, with Premier League clubs circling, the Yellow Wall faces a tough call on their midfield star.

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Yamaguchi took over in 1980 as the third-generation designer, creating thousands of outfits and bold collaborations from sumo wrestlers to Balenciaga and Overwatch that built Hello Kitty into a billions-strong global icon. Sanrio announced the change in its March Ichigo Shimbun magazine, with successor Aya—who's worked alongside her for years—fully taking over in 2026. At 70, Yamaguchi will advise the team, leaving behind a character Sanrio calls a little girl from London's suburbs, not a cat.

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After 46 years shaping Hello Kitty's endless wardrobe, Yuko Yamaguchi is passing the bow to a new generation designer.

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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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At the Armed Forces Day event in Thohoyandou, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced extra budget for the SANDF to address funding gaps and authorized troop deployments to support police against crime, illegal mining, and gangs in areas like Nyanga and Gauteng. He highlighted the 109th anniversary of the SS Mendi tragedy, where 616 black South African soldiers perished with dignity in 1917, and stressed adapting to threats like drones and AI while planning a phased exit from Congo peacekeeping. The event featured parades, Denel industry updates on missiles and UAVs, and calls for youth to join, though some questioned the R175 million cost amid veteran needs.

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Thousands gathered in Limpopo to honor soldiers who sang and danced as their ship sank a century ago, a poignant reminder of quiet courage amid today's security pledges.

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