Khano Smith
@khanosmiff
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General Manager | Head Coach @rhodeislandfc M.S. Sport Management | USSF Pro License | UEFA B 🇧🇲➡️🇺🇸 Mimi👸🏽&Kairo🐶 📧scouting @rhodeislandfc .com
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@r_hill3
You don’t know to explain yourself Rach. As a black man who has coached you I know your character and will always support you! One of my favorite people/players I have ever coached. Anyone who has a problem with you, direct them to me! ❤️ Always
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I am so excited to join
@RhodeIslandFC
as the club’s first Head Coach and General Manager. I can't wait to build and lead a team ready to compete at the highest level of soccer from day one.
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐦 ⚓️
Welcome to Rhode Island FC, Head Coach and General Manager
@khanosmiff
!
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Today is my last day with
@bhmlegion
. Plenty of high and lows. Grateful for the experience and for those who played a part. Let go out on a high!
#hammerdown
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Cannot wait to meet everyone, and yes please send restaurant recs!!!
🗣️ A message from the gaffer!
Say hello to
@khanosmiff
, Rhode Island (and maybe drop a restaurant rec for him in the comments 👇)!
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Can't wait to bring this team to Bermuda and combine two things that mean a lot to me. My friends and family will get to see our team play, personally a nice moment for me.
Let Pack the Carpet Bermuda!
@BermudaFA
🇧🇲⚽️😎🫶🏾
🇧🇲 Bermuda Football Association hosts Rhode Island FC for pre-season training camp.
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Big day today for our club. A lot of people put in a lot of work for us to get here! More to come welcome
@KokeVegas
💛💙⚓️!
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@sprattyK
Our staff is coming together nicely :)
Please welcome Assistant Coach and Director of 🧤 Goalkeeping, Karl Spratt to the RIFC technical staff!
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We building 💙💛⚓️
✍️ New player signing! Welcome to Rhode Island FC, Conor McGlynn! ⚓
#WickedGoodSoccer
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Another one 🟠🔵⚓️⚽️
🆕✍️ Albert Dikwa 'Chico' is coming to Rhode Island.
⭐ 2023
@USLChampionship
Player of the Year
⭐ Reigning Golden Boot Winner
⭐ 2️⃣0️⃣ Goals in 2023
Dikwa's signing will be finalized pending league/federation approval.
📰
#WickedGoodSigning
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Haters will say 🇵🇹 only won 1 game in regulation
@UEFAEURO
, just keep in mind the never lost a game period....
#Euro2016Final
#Ronaldo
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We Growing! 💙💛⚓️⚽️
✍️ Former San Diego Loyal Center Back, Grant Stoneman has signed on to represent Rhode Island FC!
Stoneman’s signing will be finalized pending league and federation approval.
#WickedGoodSigning
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⚓️💛📝
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Thank you to the orlpride
@orlandocitysc
family for 3 wonderful years. Orlando will always hold a special place in my 💜. Really excited for this new challenge…
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Another one. 🔵🟡⚓️⚽️
@RhodeIslandFC
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So proud of this kid. He put his head down, worked hard and trusted himself. Such a student of the game and one hell of a young man. Keep kicking them doors down my son ❤️🤍💙
“To play for the badge means everything and I’m excited to show what I can do.” - Matthew Corcoran
Matthew Corcoran has been called up to represent the United States at the 2023 FIFA Under-17 World Cup.
Congrats, Matthew!
🔗Read more here!
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Fortunate to be part of this process with
@NateDMiller
Unique bond between us being the only two
@USLChampionship
coaches on the course this year. Our clubs will be better off for it
@bhmlegion
@SanDiegoLoyal
. San Diego y’all have a good one. 👊🏾
𝐀𝐧 𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭.
Congratulations to our Head Coach
@NateDMiller
for completing his USSF Pro License, joining a group of fewer than 75 coaches in North America.
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@GrantWahl
Great coverage of the Women’s World Cup Grant. Make sure you support these players in the
@NWSL
not only when it’s the popular thing to do every four years. These players are on show every year domestically, look forward to you coverage of the
@NWSL
moving forward!
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We getting closer 🚄💨
⚓📅 Introducing the 2024
#RhodeIslandFC
@uslchampionship
schedule.
Join us as we kick off our inaugural season!
Season Tickets available now!
#WickedGoodSoccer
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This place is just lovely. Can’t wait to see it full of Rhode Islanders! ⚓️💛
With the
@USLChampionship
kicking off today, we are officially 1️⃣ year out from the start of our historic Inaugural Season. ⚓️
Join the club and don't miss a moment – place your season ticket deposit today!
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🟡🔵⚓️ We moving!
Check out the first episode of Khano's Korner! Coach talks about all things happening on the technical side of the club.
Sign up for the RIFC Newsletter to watch the full episode ➡️
#RIFC
#RhodeIslandFC
#WickedGoodSoccer
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We move 💙💛⚓️
Taking the opportunity to imprint his vision for this club.
@khanosmiff
is ready for the job at hand. ⚓️
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Can’t wait to go on other journey with you again
@MFparkhurst
👊🏾
Welcome Coach! It is an honor to have my former teammate leading
@RhodeIslandFC
to success from day one. No one is better equipped to build a winning culture for our club and our state. 🔥
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@GrantWahl
cheers must have done something right if I haven't played in MLS for 6 years and you are still talking about me 😉
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Another one 🟡🔵⚓️⚽️
✍️ Gabriel Alves will officially be wearing the Amber and Blue!
@ga_alcides
Alves joins us from fellow
@USLChampionship
side, Birmingham Legion, where he was an integral part of their back line.
#WickedGoodSigning
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We moving 💛💙⚓️. Excited to welcome
@davidrorymckay
and family to the club!
We're excited to welcome Assistant Coach Dave McKay to the team! One step closer to our inaugural season. 💪
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✈️📝🧐
On the lookout for RIFC players 👀
@khanosmiff
is headed to the
#GACup
in Bradenton, FL for his first scouting trip repping the blue and amber. 🔎⚓️
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#KV1
💛💙⚓️
History is made.
¡Bienvenidos a Rhode Island, Koke Vegas!
🧤
@KokeVegas
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Spent the day with the first ever season ticket member in
@RhodeIslandFC
history. Lovely family welcomed us into their home. Look forward to seeing them at our matches next season! 💛💙⚓️
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@GrantWahl
sorrry at
@GrantWahl
what sort of soccer career did you have? Can we get some footage of you kicking a ball???
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Important step in the process for our group. Can’t wait to get started! 💛💙⚓️✈️
Rhode Island FC selects prestigious IMG Academy as preseason training site. Read more ⬇️
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Busy weekend of footy. We move 💙💛⚓️
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Another one 🟡🔵⚓️⚽️
✍️ New Signing! Marc Ybarra is coming to the Ocean State! Ybarra appeared in all 34 league matches for the 2023
@USLChampionship
Players’ Shield winning Pittsburgh Riverhounds.
Full 📰
#WickedGoodSigning
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Another one 🟠🔵⚽️⚓️
🆕✍️ We've signed former
@whitecapsfc
defender Karifa Yao to bolster the defense.
Welcome to the 401
@karifa_choco
!
Yao's signing will be finalized pending league/federation approval.
#WickedGoodSigning
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Grateful for the boss
@CoachSoehn
#coachbeers
A club legend.
We wish you the best of luck in your new career path.
Thank you, Khano. 🖤
#HammerDownForever
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High quality match between
@crownlegacyfc
&
@HuntCityFC
. My brother
@D_Barnes25
has built a very strong roster. The same goes for
@jackcollison
&
@LiamDoyle07
.
@HuntCityFC
has a top-class setup, glad I was there to witness the first match in their jewel of a stadium.
🗣️ Quick update from Coach
@khanosmiff
this weekend! Stay tuned for more updates as Khano hits the scouting trail on the lookout for future RIFC players.
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Another one 🟡🔵⚓️⚽️
✍️️ New Signing! 🧤 Goalkeeper, Jackson Lee, joins
#RIFC
from
@WestVirginiaU
where he played every minute in goal for the Mountaineers in 2023, setting the school record with 17 wins and earning 7 shutouts.
📰
#WickedGoodKeepah
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💙💛⚓️
Great to see new
@RhodeIslandFC
coach
@khanosmiff
hanging with
#nerevs
fans at the
@BrassMonkeyRI
- with Revs GK Earl Edwards!
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If
@ussoccer
and
@MLS
want to make the
#USOpenCup
more prestigious how about having the final on a Sat night instead of a Tues night 🤔🤔🤔 ⚽️🏆
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We move 💛💙⚓️
The official Defiance 1636 supporters’ group logo is here!
The shape is modeled after wooden swing doors found on tugboats; a ship that’s small in size, yet mighty in power.
Other elements contain nautical or historical meaning. ⚓️
#RIFC
#AnchoredInRI
#RhodeIsland
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Another one 🟠🔵⚓️⚽️
🆕 ✍️ Midfielder Clay Holstad has landed in Rhode Island! In 2023 Holstad made 26 appearances and 19 starts for
@columbuscrew2
of
@mlsnextpro
.
📰
Holstad’s signing will be finalized pending league/federation approval.
#WickedGoodSigning
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Looking forward to working with Amos again! We move 💙💛⚓️⚽️
⚓ Anchors up as we continue to build the squad!
✍️ Former
@NYRBII
midfielder and
@USYNT
player, Amos Shapiro-Thompson has been signed.
Shapiro-Thompson’s signing will be finalized pending league and federation approval.
#WickedGoodSigning
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To everyone at my club
@bhmlegion
Ownership, Management, staff and players thank you for being there to support and challenge me throughout this process.
To mommy and Mimi this is for you. You are my inspiration.
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Welcome to the club! Can't wait to get to work with Conor! A real student of the game and great soccer family heritage!
Please welcome the newest member of the Rhode Island FC Family, Conor McGlynn!
#WickedGoodSigning
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Another one 🔵🟡⚓️⚽️
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Another one 🔵🟡⚓️⚽️
✍️ 🆕 Former
@cfmontreal
wingback, Jojea Kwizera is heading to the Ocean State! Kwizera made 13 Major League Soccer appearances over the last two seasons.
Kwizera’s signing will be finalized pending league and federation approval.
#WickedGoodSigning
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💙💛⚓️⚽️🦭
🦭 Introducing our newest team member, Chip the Harbor seal! 🌊 Chip can't wait to make splash at all Rhode Island FC home games and special events!
#WickedGoodMascot
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All possible with your support!
@BLuyRIFC
👊🏾🟠🔵⚓️⚽️
A massive moment for the club. Full credit to
@khanosmiff
on building a roster that will make the Ocean State proud on and off the pitch. Is it March 16 yet
@RhodeIslandFC
supporters?
#WickedGoodSoccer
⚓️⚓️⚓️
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What a time to be alive and be involved in the beautiful game.
The United States is hosting some massive footballing events over the next three years 🏆
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@herculezg
please forgive me for my tackle on you 🤣🥹. Thank you for the
@RhodeIslandFC
support! 🟡🔵⚓️⚽️
🔥 👕
@herculezg
repping the
#RIFC
home jersey on
#FutbolAmericas
on
@ESPNPlus
last night.
#WickedGoodJersey
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@TaylorTwellman
@RhodeIslandFC
Thank you for the support brother
@TaylorTwellman
We will have to get you to a match in 2024! 👊🏾
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@USLChampionship
@bhmlegion
Thank you for asking my thoughts and for the support and sharing!
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First of many!!!
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The most challenging and rewarding professional experience of my life. So blessed to have taken the course with so many brilliant and talented colleagues. So grateful for all of you. We become a family this year and I look forward to a lifetime of friendships and collaboration.
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💛💙🏡⚓️
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So excited to work alongside you!
@BLuyRIFC
.
Let’s go
@RhodeIslandFC
! I cannot wait to work with Head Coach and GM
@khanosmiff
to build a foundation and culture of winning here in Rhode Island. Welcome, Coach! ⚓️
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Great chat with
@RIMonthly
looking forward to many more ⚓️💛.
“Those supporters, I’m grateful for them. This is their team, and we definitely want to build a team that excites them and that they’ll come watch and they can fall in love with.”
Read more from
@khanosmiff
’s chat with
@RIMonthly
👇
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🤣🤣🤣
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Can we get a dog
@RhodeIslandFC
💙💛⚓️🐶
Mikel Arteta says Arsenal are a family, and every family needs a dog! 😊
The Arsenal boss reveals how their training ground dog, a chocolate labrador named Win, has brought the club closer together 🐶
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@phc_zebras
My condolences to his family and the club. Such a special person and leader of his community. May the his legacy and the gifts he left us live on forever. A massive loss for all of Bermuda. Rest in peace young king. 👑🖤🤍
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💛💙⚽️⚓️
Happy
#NationalSoccerDay
, Rhode Island! ⚽ We can't wait to bring the Beautiful Game to the Ocean State next year.
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A fun last MD-2.
🎤 𝙈𝙞𝙘𝙨 𝙝𝙤𝙩 🔥
We mic’d up
@khanosmiff
at training last week and this is how it went. 😁
#HammerDown
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💛💙⚓️🤣🤣
📞🤙 Coach Smith doing his part to fill the seats for our 2024 season!
Don't miss your chance to see the squad in person. Fill out the form below ⬇️ and a RIFC ticket rep will reach out to you.
🎟️
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@ThisIsJadeRyan
@felynx
@r_hill3
You are missing the point clearly. The whole movement is about freedom and having choices.
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Another one 🟡🔵⚓️⚽️
✍️ And another one! Defender, Frank Nodarse will be moving east to RI ahead of the 2024
@USLChampionship
season.
#WickedGoodSigning
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Another one 🟠🔵⚽️⚓️
🆕 ✍️ Kofi Twumasi has been added to the roster! The 27-year-old Ghanaian midfielder joins us from
@atlutd2
where he started 26 of 27 matches last season.
#WickedGoodSigning
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Good speaking with you
@NCoitABC6
Looking forward to doing it many more times here in the future!
.
@ABC6
: Khano Smith Named First Head Coach & General Manager of Rhode Island FC
@RhodeIslandFC
@khanosmiff
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Loved having our little guest and building bonds with the community!
💛💙⚓️
Had a blast hanging with a local youth camp this week, who spent the day learning all things RIFC from Coach
@khanosmiff
!
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We love the kids! 💛💙⚓️
🎒✏️ RIFC &
@capellisport
recently partnered with local non-profit group
@a_wear_ness_inc
to support two local Rhode Island schools.
Together, we were able to provide much-needed bookbags and school supplies for students in our community.
#strongcommunities
#rhodeisland
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Important next step as we continue to build! 💛💙⚓️
We are delighted to partner with
@iterpro
to optimize our operation from the pitch to the board room with data-driven decision-making. ⚓️
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Top player.
Top man.
Top human.
💛💙⚓️⚽️🇩🇪
It was an honor to have Thomas Hitzlsperger, the former Aston Villa Midfielder and German International, visit the RIFC front office this week.
@ThomasHitz
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🔒it in 💛💙⚓️
There are 🔟 days left for you to secure your seats for our 2024 inaugural season with a $24 Season Ticket Deposit!
Don’t miss a minute of action – place your deposit before August 22 at 5:00pm EST.
! 🎫⚓
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Best series in
@mls
playoff history hands down. Have everything rivals all Canada goals, superstars Seba and piatti.
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@BermudaFA
Name the the MVP award after him. It should now he called the “Marco Warren MVP award.”
It will be a great way to honor him and the legacy he leaves behind.
@PHCZebras
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Full details next week…
2024 Open Tryout information will be released next week...
Sign up to receive information as it becomes available ➡️
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🤩 Oh, what a night...
Thank you, Rhode Island.
...and a special thank you to
@guildri
for hosting this historic event.
#AnchoredInCommunity
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@Zakuani11
He would play/train on grass with turf shoes on also and do the same lol. Would never fall incredible balance!
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They ready to run through a wall for him and the club. 💙🤍
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🦍😤 my guy!
Congratulations to our Player of the Month for March: Cyle Larin 👏
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My dude 👊🏾
Black History is made in our communities every day. This month, we’ll be amplifying voices of Black leaders who are making that difference.
We kick off our Black History Month celebration with a poem from 2022 Community Champion Hakim Bellamy.
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Thanks for having me guys!
Make sure you keep an eye on those streaming platforms! We had the chance to interview assistant coach for the
@bhmlegion
,
@khanosmiff
.
Khano is quickly working his way to being the most exciting coaching prospect in the United States, and we know you’ll love this one!
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Welcome to the club Mark!
🟡🔵⚽️⚓️🇮🇪➡️🇺🇸
Please welcome the newest member of the Rhode Island FC family, from
@LeagueofIreland
First Division, Mark Doyle!
#WickedGoodSigning
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@MFparkhurst
@RhodeIslandFC
I still would say I was open on the left and the correct decision was to pass to me 🤣🤣🤣
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