David Mouriquand
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Erling Haaland’s 2016 rap song turns into viral World Cup hit
Before he was spearheading Norway to their first-ever World Cup quarterfinal, MVP-contender Erling Haaland dabbled in rap. A song from 2016 has resurfaced and exploded online, racking up millions of views and leading fans to say: “This should be played at the stadium if Norway wins against England.”
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Who is Count Binface - the alien warrior of British politics?
In a week when the race to become Britain’s next prime minister is effectively a one-horse race, there seems to be more suspense in another contest pitting Brexit champion Nigel Farage against a comedian going viral online. Is this a joke too far for Brits and their famous sense of humour?
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'The Trump Curse': Is Donald Trump a bad omen for sports teams?
Following the elimination of the US at the World Cup, social media went into a frenzy with claims of a “Trump curse”. There seems to be prior form, as fans are citing other losses linked to Trump’s team endorsements or even his presence at games.
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July 4 photo goes viral – described as ‘defining image’ of America
The Fourth of July, marking the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, left behind a disturbing photograph depicting a young Black woman in a Washington Metro carriage, surrounded by masked white supremacists. Many have called for the Reuters photo to receive the Pulitzer Prize.
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'The Trump Card': Viral reactions to FIFA’s US red card reversal
If you get a red card at the World Cup, you miss the next game... Unless Donald Trump steps in. The world has reacted to the controversial move by FIFA to lift the ban given to the US team's star striker, following a call by Trump to Gianni Infantino.
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