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Kidnapped from the Nova music festival on October 7, 2023, Gilboa-Dalal described in a Channel 12 News interview how a captor dragged him from a shower, assaulted him despite protests invoking Islamic prohibitions, and silenced him with weapons. He emerged emaciated with potential permanent hearing loss from tunnels and homes, as one of the last living hostages freed in an October 13 exchange. His account is the second public testimony from a male survivor of sexual abuse, amid prior reports of systematic violence against hostages.

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Guy Gilboa-Dalal froze as his naked body was groped by a Hamas guard, who then pressed a knife to his neck and rifle to his head, threatening death if he spoke. The 25-year-old endured this assault after 738 days in Gaza captivity.

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World Beşiktaş Fans Day, marked by flipping 19.03 to celebrate the 1903 founding, saw club accounts share nostalgic videos and matchday hype ahead of the Trendyol Süper Lig home game against Kasımpaşa. Fans posted dancing videos, eagle emojis, and tifo memories, filling the air with chants and flags. The Eagles struck first in the 11th minute through Oh Hyeon-gyu's fourth league goal, leading 1-0 by the 14th and fueling online cheers as Beşiktaş (14-7-5, 49 points) chased the top spot.

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Beşiktaş supporters turned March 19 into a sea of black-and-white joy, honoring their club's 1903 roots just before kickoff at Tüpraş Stadium.

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Bristol Rovers ground out a crucial 1-0 victory against struggling Shrewsbury Town on Tuesday night, with Leigh's goal easing their League Two drop worries. The Gas stayed patient through a goalless first half before breaking through late, holding off Shrewsbury's late push for their fifth home win in six. Manager Steve Evans has turned around their home form since December, lifting Rovers five points clear of danger with games in hand, while one fan noted safety now feels all but confirmed after 13 points from 18 available.

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In a tense scrappy battle at The Memorial Stadium, Tommy Leigh fired home in the 79th minute, sparking joy among Rovers fans desperate to escape relegation.

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Galatasaray winger Barış Alper Yılmaz covered 52 meters in 6.84 seconds to chase a ball during a match following a 120-minute UEFA Champions League game against Juventus. He is the Turkish player with the most goal contributions in the 2025/26 season.

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The outcry followed Beşiktaş's March 8 Süper Lig defeat at Tüpraş Stadium, where Victor Osimhen scored early and Galatasaray held on with 10 men after Leroy Sané's red card. Fans accused the Turkish Football Federation of hiding complete VAR footage and security camera recordings, prompting an official club request and a report to UEFA over alleged manipulation. TFF released some audio clips starting from the 60th minute but stayed silent on earlier moments, as protests grew near its headquarters amid a tight title race.

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After a tense 0-1 loss to Galatasaray, Beşiktaş supporters took to the streets and social media, waving banners that read 'Records Where TFF?' in Turkish.

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Rumors claimed the Galatasaray loanee planned to buy İstanbulspor, the Istanbul side sitting 16th in Turkey's second division, to scout Nigerian talent and feed it into European leagues. İstanbulspor president Ecmel Faik Sarıalioğlu told Milliyet no official word had come their way, while sources near Osimhen, Turkish insider PoojaMedia, and the player himself called it fake news. The buzz came as Osimhen recovers from arm surgery after getting hurt in Gala's 4-0 Champions League loss to Liverpool, sidelining him for 4-6 weeks amid his strong loan stint from Napoli.

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Victor Osimhen's name popped up in exciting takeover talk for a Turkish club, complete with dreams of a Nigeria-Turkey talent pipeline. But the president and those close to the striker quickly set the record straight.

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Everton beat Chelsea 3-0 with goals from Beto twice and Iliman Ndiaye, extending Chelsea's losing streak to four league games. Caicedo, on nine yellows and nicknamed 'Octopus' for his tackling reach, avoided a card that would have banned him from key home matches against Manchester City and United. A fan video montage of his tackles fueled arguments, with rival supporters countering by mocking his style and pointing to similar unpunished challenges like one on Liverpool's Curtis Jones. Chelsea fans praise his tenacity amid their top-four fight, while critics call him a card magnet.

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Chelsea's Moisés Caicedo stayed one yellow away from a suspension after a reckless lunge went unpunished in a 3-0 loss to Everton. Fans quickly turned it into a heated clash over Premier League referee calls.

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Fans point to Kol's past games against Galatasaray, like the December 1, 2025, Fenerbahçe draw and a prior Beşiktaş 1-1 where he issued seven yellows to GS players but only one to the hosts. Memes and clips highlight disputed calls, from ignored handballs to uneven fouls, while critics note his lack of a full TFF pro contract and FIFA badge. The campaign, now Turkey's top trend, calls for TFF to scrap his appointment and even demands the federation chief's resignation, with the league leaders hoping to extend their edge in the title race.

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Galatasaray supporters lit up social media with #YasinKoluİstemiyoruz, furious over reports that referee Yasin Kol might officiate their crucial March 7 derby against Beşiktaş at Vodafone Park.

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For the week of March 11-17, Adba.tv data showed Demir leading with 18,400 original social media mentions, far ahead of Ulaş Tuna Astepe's 16,100 and Mert Yazıcıoğlu's 15,600. His edge stems from buzz around upcoming series 'Bize Bi'Şey Olmaz' with Miray Daner on Disney+ starting March 25 and 'Delikanlı' on Show TV, building on his 'Yalı Çapkını' fame. Supporters shared photos, edits, and royal nicknames like 'the king,' while fans of others like Barış Baktaş celebrated their stars too, highlighting Turkish TV's passionate fandom.

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Fans lit up the internet with cheers as Mert Ramazan Demir claimed the top spot for most talked-about male actor last week.

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Posts on X criticize Trita Parsi's argument that the UAE's normalization with Israel via the Abraham Accords made it a target for Iran. Critics note that non-signatories Qatar and Oman, which maintained relations with Iran, faced Iranian attacks anyway. Gregg Carlstrom from The Economist highlights Qatar's non-participation and good ties with Iran, as well as Oman's mediation efforts, yet both were targeted amid U.S. military presence in the region.

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Fresh off a unanimous decision win over Joaquin Buckley, welterweight contender Kamaru Usman challenged Conor McGregor to a superfight next year, prioritizing the massive payday over title pursuits at 170 or 185 pounds. McGregor, sidelined since his 2021 shin injury against Dustin Poirier, has teased a summer return but named no opponent amid ongoing negotiations. Their bad blood stems from McGregor's past mockery of Usman's name, setting up a clash of wrestling dominance against knockout power that fans are already debating.

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Kamaru Usman dropped a simple post on March 13: 'Usman X Mcgregor 2026 👀.' It quickly drew over 11,000 likes and reignited their long-simmering rivalry.

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Beşiktaş tied the score at 1-1 through Hyeongyu Oh before taking a 2-1 lead with a clinical finish from Orkun Kökçü assisted by Oh against İBFK.

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João Fonseca and Marcelo Melo rallied from a first-set loss to beat Constantin Frantzen and Robin Haase 4-6, 6-3, 10-8 in the Rio Open doubles final at Jockey Club Brasileiro. Fonseca, a singles title winner in Buenos Aires last year, became the first teenager to claim an ATP 500 doubles trophy since Roger Federer in 2001, while Melo secured his second Rio title. Fonseca choked up promising to win the singles here one day; Melo honored his late father who passed in 2025 amid roaring home fans.

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A 19-year-old Rio native and 42-year-old doubles legend hugged it out under Brazilian flags, tears flowing after their championship point kissed the line on home clay.

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Born February 11, 1996, in Fray Bentos, Uruguay, the tenacious midfielder rose from local youth ranks to Arsenal stardom in 2018 for £25 million, where he sealed a famous 4-2 derby win over Spurs. Galatasaray shared a festive graphic wishing him 'İyi ki doğdun,' while Arsenal posted a throwback celebration photo with 'Happy birthday, Lucas 🥳.' Fans from both clubs and beyond relived his tattoos honoring family and roots, his Super Lig triumphs, and joked about his pie-famous hometown.

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Lucas Torreira ripped off his shirt and sprinted to the fans after his iconic goal in the 2018 North London Derby – a moment Gooners still cherish on his 30th birthday today.

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The 53-year-old sharpshooter teamed with Mustafa İnan to win the men's 10m air pistol pairs at the European Shooting Champions League finals, beating Germany in a tight finish. His no-gear, unflappable vibe—seen before at the Paris 2024 Olympics where he earned Turkey's first shooting medal—drew fan cheers calling him a 'retired hitman' and 'final boss.' Over two decades, Dikeç has collected multiple world and European golds, proving raw skill beats fancy equipment.

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Yusuf Dikeç stood calm as ever, hand in pocket, glasses on, T-shirt casual—nailing shots to clinch gold for Turkey in Istanbul.

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