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            <title><![CDATA[Spain expose England's flaws in heavy defeat that 'hurts']]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[England just needed to avoid defeat against Spain - instead they suffered their heaviest loss in 17 years, but it is not time to panic yet.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 23:32:03 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Tuchel will not let Tampa pitch affect selection]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[England head coach Thomas Tuchel says reports about the state of the pitch at the venue for his side's friendly against New Zealand will not influence team selection.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[O'Neill set to stay on as Celtic manager]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:58:16 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mowbray returns as Blackburn head coach]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Blackburn Rovers appoint Tony Mowbray as their new head coach for a second spell in charge.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 19:49:39 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bayern Munich interested in Liverpool winger Ngumoha]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Bayern Munich are interested in signing Liverpool's 17-year-old winger Rio Ngumoha.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:04:02 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Advantage Scotland as they await Cuthbert injury news]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Scotland stay top of their World Cup qualifying group on goal difference from Belgium amid fears of a serious injury to key midfielder Erin Cuthbert.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:00:44 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wales 'not good enough' in Montenegro - Wilkinson]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 20:04:38 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Will transfers be a distraction for England at World Cup?]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[England's World Cup campaign is also in the middle of a busy summer transfer window, but how much of a distraction is it?]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:25:02 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA['Absolute madness' - Callaghan fumes at call to not give Turkey red card]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Former Northern Ireland captain Marissa Callaghan says that Turkey striker Busem Seker "had to be sent off" after she controversially handled the ball before later scoring the winner during their 2-1 victory over Michael McArdle's side. ]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:56:44 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Germany forward Karl ruled out of World Cup]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 23:04:51 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Tottenham sign Robertson after Liverpool exit]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Tottenham complete the signing of Scotland captain Andy Robertson as he leaves Liverpool at the end of his contract.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:52:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[How thunderstorms and lightning could impact games at World Cup]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[With several host cities in peak thunderstorm season there is a high chance that some World Cup games could be disrupted. Here is how and why.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:33:23 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[The story of Norway's Viking World Cup photoshoot]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Renowned British photographer David Yarrow tells BBC Sport what inspired his viral Norway World Cup send-off photo.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:52:59 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fifa clarifies water bottle stadium rule]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Fifa says fans will be able to bring sealed disposable water bottles into World Cup stadiums following criticism over a decision to ban reusable bottles.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 23:10:54 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Republic of Ireland have nothing to lose against France - Barrett]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Republic of Ireland striker Amber Barrett says the side "are going to give everything we have" during Tuesday's match against France when they have the chance to secure automatic qualification for the World Cup.
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            <title><![CDATA[Real Madrid plan Olise bid - Saturday's gossip]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Real Madrid are lining up a £130m move for Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise, Arne Slot turns down Fulham after being sacked by Liverpool, Newcastle United are close to making their first summer signing, plus more.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bellamy's Hagi pain as Wales boss eyes improvement]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Craig Bellamy recalls the impact Romania icon Gheorghe Hagi had on his beloved Wales when he was a schoolboy as he bids to improve his side's miserable record in away friendlies.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[How England can still qualify for the Women's World Cup]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are all vying for places at the Women's World Cup - but how can they get there with one round of group games left in European qualifying?]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Messi or Ronaldo - who is the greatest of all time?]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Some of the greats of the game debate the long-asked question: Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo?]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Watch: Weir hat-trick as Scotland thump Israel]]></title>
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            <title><![CDATA[Highlights: Wales held to draw in Montenegro ]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Watch highlights as Montenegro and Wales draw in Podgorica in Women's World Cup qualifying. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bellamy urges Wales to dominate Romania]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Head coach Craig Bellamy wants Wales team to try to dominate in Saturday's friendly against Romania in Bucharest.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Watch 24 Hours with Ella Toone on BBC iPlayer]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Watch the trailer for a new BBC Sport documentary offering unprecedented behind-the-scenes access to Manchester United and England star Ella Toone as she prepares for her wedding, while still coming to terms with the loss of her father.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fifa demands fans pay after ticketing error offered free World Cup tickets]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Fifa says fans who were mistakenly given free tickets to World Cup group stage matches in Toronto must pay for them within seven days or lose the seats.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[Florentino Perez promises to make a club-record offer for an unnamed "great player" if re-elected as Real Madrid president on Sunday.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[Katie Smith is joined by Fran Kirby & Vicki Sparks reacting to England's defeat in Spain.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Former Spurs boss Frank will not rush return to management]]></title>
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            <title><![CDATA[Messi v Ronaldo: A rivalry that's dominated for two decades]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Three friends from Argentina arrive in Missouri in Kansas after cycling 10,500 miles from their home in Gualeguaychu to the venue of their team's opening game of the World Cup.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Tuchel tackles questions from team of under-11s]]></title>
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            <title><![CDATA[Unbreakable: The Making of James Milner]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[A look back at James Milner's 24 year Premier League career.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Watch as Celtic beat Rangers in Women's Scottish Cup final]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Watch as a Morgan Cross goal is enough to give Celtic victory over Rangers in the Women's Scottish Cup final despite a red card for Emma Lawton.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[Carlos Cuesta discusses his time as assistant manager at Arsenal and becoming Europe's youngest manager at Parma.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Shaw and Hasegawa on PFA women's award shortlist]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Manchester City duo Khadija 'Bunny' Shaw and Yui Hasegawa are shortlisted for the Professional Footballers Association's Women's Player of the Year award.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 09:28:13 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Huge flags and pyrotechnics with World Cup anthems]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Fifa has unveiled what it describes as a new "unique, immersive experience" pre-match ceremony for all matches at the 2026 World Cup.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Potter's Zlatan texts, overcoming failure & finding joy in Sweden]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Graham Potter talks about his joy and pride in taking Sweden to the World Cup after hurt of Chelsea and West Ham dismissals.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Superstar in Spain, doubted in Brazil: Will Vinicius convince a nation?]]></title>
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            <title><![CDATA[More than the Score]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Messi, Ronaldo, Mbappé and Yamal prepare to compete at the biggest men's World Cup ever]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Group says ex-Spurs boss Levy has sold 24.99% Enic stake]]></title>
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            <title><![CDATA[Why is Fifa giving clubs $355m during the World Cup?]]></title>
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            <title><![CDATA[From EFL to World Cup - 11 players to look out for]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 08:05:54 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[A higher ceiling than Messi? What next for Lamine Yamal?]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Lamine Yamal is a key figure in Spain's World Cup squad, but why is the 18-year-old quick to dismiss Messi comparisons?]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:27:39 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Who are the World Cup's record holders?]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:20:54 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[World Cup 2026: How to follow on the BBC]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The biggest World Cup in history starts on 11 June and there are more ways to follow it on the BBC than ever before.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:33:11 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Download your World Cup 2026 wallchart]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:06:39 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[World Cup 2026: All 48 squads confirmed ]]></title>
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            <title><![CDATA[All done deals in June 2026]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Check out the significant signings and departures in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, EFL and Women's Super League.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mo Salah: Never Give Up]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The story of Mo Salah’s unlikely rise to global stardom.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Joe Swash meets young dads breaking stigmas]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Too often dismissed, these dads across the UK are quietly redefining fatherhood]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[What are the deadlines for World Cup squads?]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains the deadlines by which teams must name their final squads for the 2026 World Cup]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[How much prize money have Premier League teams earned in Europe?]]></title>
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