Patel was an early conscript for the Bharat Army, effectively India’s equivalent to the ‘Barmy Army’ group of supporters who have followed England all over the world in their thousands for the past three decades.
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Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
Earlier this month, K-pop superstars RM and V, from the band BTS, became the latest high-profile conscripts discharged from national service.
The former four-star recruit from Oregon ranked 23rd nationally in passing efficiency, completing 61.7 percent of his 350 attempts for 2,885 yards, 24 touchdowns and six interceptions.
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Manny Navarro,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
Junior Dijon Johnson is a former top-100 recruit who changed his commitment from Ohio State.
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Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 July 2025
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