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            <title><![CDATA[Bellingham at number 10? Will Saka start? It's decision time for Tuchel]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[England's World Cup preparations are complete, so who will now make it into Thomas Tuchel's team to face Croatia?]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Infantino could have stood up for the World Cup - but he said 'chill, relax']]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Gianni Infantino faced the media for the first time in three years, but he did little to convince that Fifa has lost its grip on the organisation of the 2026 World Cup.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 22:28:02 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Scotland's Super Mario and social butterfly who emerged from Man Utd cocoon]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[From unappreciated at Manchester United to idolised at Scotland and Napoli - but who is the real Scott McTominay?]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Family time, not Fulham time - McKenna leaves Ipswich]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Ipswich Town announce that Kieran McKenna has decided to resign, before the club's Premier League campaign.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:13:51 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Essex Police given new Sullivan information]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Police have been contacted with new information about the West Ham co-owner following a BBC Panorama and Times investigation.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:19:54 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[US official claims banned referee had links with 'terror organisations']]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Somali referee Omar Artan was denied entry to the United States because of his "association with suspected members of terror organisations," says a US official.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:08:28 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Everton ordered to pay Burnley £35m over PSR breaches]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:17:05 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Who will win the World Cup? BBC pundits make their predictions]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Who will win, who might spring a surprise and how will England and Scotland do? BBC pundits predict what will happen at the 2026 World Cup.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:24:53 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Is England v Costa Rica storm delay a sign of things to come?]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[After England's game against Costa Rica was delayed by extreme weather, was that just a sign of things to come in the World Cup?]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 23:03:25 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Any early shocks? Sutton's World Cup 2026 score predictions - opening group games]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[BBC Sport's football expert Chris Sutton gives his predictions for the scores of the first round of group games at the 2026 World Cup.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Arsenal in hunt for Williams - Thursday's gossip]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Arsenal in the hunt for Nico Williams, Juventus open talks with Aston Villa over deal for Emiliano  Martinez, Paris St-Germain chase Bayern Munich's Michael Olise.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 22:32:06 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Follow World Cup 2026 with live lock screen updates on the BBC Sport app]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[BBC Sport has launched live match updates - bringing you your team's score directly to your phone lock screen.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:28:47 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Set up BBC Sport website and app to show you more Scotland this World Cup]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[With Scotland at their first men's World Cup since 1998, BBC Sport is making it easier than ever to keep up with the national team's progress.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:02:34 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Play BBC Sport's new World Cup predictor game]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Play BBC Sport's new World Cup predictor game to be in with the chance of winning a signed football.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:24:41 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[World Cup quiz: How well do you remember these opening games?]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Test your knowledge of the past seven World Cup opening matches.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 21:24:55 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fifa and global players' union agree landmark deal]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Players will have a seat at football's decision-making table following a landmark deal between world governing body Fifa and global players' union Fifpro.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 22:31:06 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Keane and Fernandes clear air after row over 'lie']]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Roy Keane clears the air with Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes after he misquoted the Portuguese - which led to  Fernandes accusing him of lying.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:57:42 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Haiti forced to alter kit design before World Cup opener]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Haiti are forced to change their kit design just days before their World Cup opener against Scotland after the team shirt, depicting a war scene, fails to comply with Fifa rules.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 21:58:21 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Rashford future uncertain as Barca deal deadline looms]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Man Utd are yet to be told whether Barcelona intend to sign England international Marcus Rashford for £26m before 15 June deadline following his loan spell.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:01:14 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[VAR, timewasting and subs - World Cup law changes explained]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The 2026 World Cup is going to be unprecedented for a variety of reasons - and that includes the sheer number of law changes. ]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:18:27 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Brother's memory inspires Williams for World Cup opener]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Ronwen Williams' brother Marvin, who died in a car crash in 2010, is a source of inspiration as the goalkeeper captains South Africa against Mexico in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA['Have you lost control?' - BBC sports editor asks Fifa chief Infantino]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[BBC sports editor Dan Roan quizzes Fifa president Gianni Infantino on the eve of the World Cup, after he told journalists to "chill" and "relax" over visa and ticketing issues.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Referee Omar Artan returns to Somalia]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Referee Omar Artan arrives back in Somalia after being denied entry to the United States for the World Cup because of his "association with suspected members of terror organisations".]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[USA not totally reliant on Pulisic - Balboa]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Former United States defender Marcelo Balboa says his country are not totally reliant on AC Milan star Christian Pulisic as the co-hosts prepare for their opening game of the World Cup.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA['Rashford's a dead cert' – Rooney, Walcott & Defoe on England's wide options]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Wayne Rooney, Theo Walcott, Jermain Defoe, Kae Kurd and Kelly Somers assess England's wide options for the World Cup. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Watch: Weir scores four as Scotland beat Israel to win group]]></title>
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            <title><![CDATA[How Alvarez became Europe's most sought-after striker]]></title>
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            <title><![CDATA[Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 3]]></title>
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            <title><![CDATA[The wild hip-hop parties that started Tuchel's journey to England boss]]></title>
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            <title><![CDATA[How Sancho's dream Man Utd move ended as a nightmare]]></title>
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            <title><![CDATA[World Cup 1982: Stein, Narey, Brazil & being a cartoon character]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Joe Jordan, Gordon Strachan and John Wark recall Scotland's 1982 World Cup campaign.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Highlights: Wales beat Czech Republic 3-1 to top group]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 19:27:59 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Highlights: Switzerland sweep aside Northern Ireland]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 19:51:41 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA['You're paid to make that decision' – Eriksson's midfield dilemma]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Former players and coaching staff from England's 2006 'Golden Generation' reflect on how manager Sven-Goran Eriksson struggled to get the best out of Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard in a star-studded midfield.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Olise scores hat-trick as France beat Northern Ireland]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Bayern Munich's Michael Olise scores a hat-trick in France's 3-1 victory over Northern Ireland in their final World Cup warm-up match in Lille.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 21:59:43 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Norway dress up as Vikings for World Cup]]></title>
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            <title><![CDATA[Scotland score four in first half to beat Bolivia]]></title>
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            <title><![CDATA[Highlights: Romania 2-1 Wales]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Watch the best of the action as Romania defeat Wales 2-1 in Bucharest.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA['The things that forge them are similar' - the origins of Messi & Ronaldo]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Both from humble beginnings, BBC Sport looks at how Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo became two of the greatest footballers of all time. ]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:10:22 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Watch: Weir hat-trick as Scotland thump Israel]]></title>
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            <title><![CDATA[Why are so few women reaching the top in coaching?]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Hannah Dingley became the first female manager of a professional men's side in England in 2023 but she says more needs to be done to help women advance in coaching roles.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:15:38 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Anderson's rise from League Two loan to potential British record transfer]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[How Elliot Anderson has gone from Bristol Rovers to the verge of becoming the most expensive British player ever.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:44:45 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Why this World Cup will showcase 'different Steve Clarke']]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The Scotland head coach feels like a new man heading into a seismic World Cup opener with Haiti - and he is sensing a fresh wave of optimism. ]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:24:31 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[England miss out on automatic World Cup spot - so what happens now?]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[England beat Ukraine 3-0 on Tuesday night but it did not matter what they did as automatic qualification for the 2027 Women's World Cup was out of their hands.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:57:14 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[FAI bids to host 2029 Women's Champions League final]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The Football Association of Ireland formally bids to host the 2029 Women's Champions League final at Dublin's Aviva Stadium. ]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:11:22 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA['I designed football shirts for World cup winners']]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Rob Warner created Italy's royal blue kit in which they lifted the trophy in 2006.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:24:43 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[How has world changed since Scotland were last at men's finals?]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[When Scotland last reached a men's World Cup, the Scottish parliament didn't exist, Google wasn't a thing and a pint of lager was roughly £1.90.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:44:23 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Football Daily]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Mark Chapman, Rachel Corsie, Steph Houghton and Chris Sutton preview the World Cup.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 22:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Scotland 'living dream' thanks to 'humble' superstar Weir]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Caroline Weir insists it is a team effort after her four goals against Israel ensure Scotland top their Women's World Cup qualifying group.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:36:15 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[BBC Women's Football Weekly]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[England must take the longer route to Brazil 2027 via the play-off rounds later this year]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Silva agrees to replace Mourinho at Benfica]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Marco Silva agrees to become Benfica's new head coach as the Portuguese club formalises Jose Mourinho's departure for Real Madrid.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:06:21 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wilkinson's Wales give themselves World Cup chance]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:01:28 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[More than the Score]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The United States, Canada and Mexico will co-host the biggest ever World Cup]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA['Mazadona', 'Einstein', 'The Ant' - 20 new players to watch at the 2026 World Cup]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[BBC Sport TV and radio commentators pick the players they think could be the breakout stars of the 2026 World Cup.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 06:42:53 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Why super-sized and politicised World Cup comes at a cost]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Whatever one's perspective, it seems certain that away from the on-field spectacle, this super-sized World Cup could be among the most contentious ever. ]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:57:24 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[From dazzling winger to veteran who barely runs - the evolution of Messi]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Lionel Messi is set for his sixth World Cup with Argentina. Guillem Balague looks at how the Argentine has evolved.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 16:55:11 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Born in Leeds, crafted in Norway: How Haaland became nation's superstar]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Erling Haaland has guided Norway to their first World Cup since 1998. So what is it like being a global name from a nation with a population of just 5.5m people?]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 05:52:13 GMT</pubDate>
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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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            <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:35:38 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Busby, Shankly and Stein: The makers of modern football]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The incredible story of three of the most influential men in football history.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Remember when the 2022 World Cup was hosted in Qatar?]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[How has the 2022 World Cup ended up in Qatar?]]></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>
            <link>https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/ckgp482v49xo?at_medium=RSS&amp;at_campaign=rss</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:12:18 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[How much prize money have Premier League teams earned in Europe?]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains how much Arsenal, Aston Villa and Crystal Palace have earned in Europe this season]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 15:14:40 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Which club received most red cards in a Premier League season?]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything looks at the teams who have received the most red cards in a Premier League season.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cjdrxl52vvzo?at_medium=RSS&amp;at_campaign=rss</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 14:08:29 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Who won the Premier League golden boot?]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[BBC's Ask Me Anything team explains who has won the Premier League golden boot and other individual awards.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.bbc.com/sport/articles/ce3p5pd355ko?at_medium=RSS&amp;at_campaign=rss</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 19:05:28 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Who are the oldest players to feature at a World Cup?]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at who the oldest players are in the history of the World Cup]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 11:40:56 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Who has qualified for next season's Champions League?]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains which teams have already qualified for the 2026-27 edition of the Champions League.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/crl177pxrl4o?at_medium=RSS&amp;at_campaign=rss</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 21:01:33 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Who has the most Premier League assists in a season?]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Our Ask Me Anything team look at who has provided the most assists in the history of the Premier League.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 11:29:02 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Scotland's Super Mario and social butterfly who emerged from Man Utd cocoon]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[From unappreciated at Manchester United to idolised at Scotland and Napoli - but who is the real Scott McTominay?]]></description>
            <link>https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cx2jd7knx15o?at_medium=RSS&amp;at_campaign=rss</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:38:32 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[How has world changed since Scotland were last at men's finals?]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[When Scotland last reached a men's World Cup, the Scottish parliament didn't exist, Google wasn't a thing and a pint of lager was roughly £1.90.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:44:23 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Why this World Cup will showcase 'different Steve Clarke']]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The Scotland head coach feels like a new man heading into a seismic World Cup opener with Haiti - and he is sensing a fresh wave of optimism. ]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:24:31 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Scotland 'living dream' thanks to 'humble' superstar Weir]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Caroline Weir insists it is a team effort after her four goals against Israel ensure Scotland top their Women's World Cup qualifying group.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/crr899ke177o?at_medium=RSS&amp;at_campaign=rss</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:36:15 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Icons of Football: 12 months with Craig Gordon]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[One last goal. Behind the scenes with the resolute comeback keeper with a World Cup dream]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Podcast: Why this Scotland squad feels different]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Scotland’s club mentality, big selection calls and why Steve Clarke has full buy‑in]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[World Cup 1982: Stein, Narey, Brazil & being a cartoon character]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Joe Jordan, Gordon Strachan and John Wark recall Scotland's 1982 World Cup campaign.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c0l25wp3zdpo?at_medium=RSS&amp;at_campaign=rss</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:47:21 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Why are so few women reaching the top in coaching?]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Hannah Dingley became the first female manager of a professional men's side in England in 2023 but she says more needs to be done to help women advance in coaching roles.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cx212lz420wo?at_medium=RSS&amp;at_campaign=rss</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:15:38 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[BBC Women's Football Weekly]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[England must take the longer route to Brazil 2027 via the play-off rounds later this year]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[FAI bids to host 2029 Women's Champions League final]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The Football Association of Ireland formally bids to host the 2029 Women's Champions League final at Dublin's Aviva Stadium. ]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:11:22 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[England face up to two rounds of World Cup play-offs ]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[England beat Ukraine 3-0 on Tuesday night but it did not matter what they did as automatic qualification for the 2027 Women's World Cup was out of their hands.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:57:14 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Scotland 'living dream' thanks to 'humble' superstar Weir]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Caroline Weir insists it is a team effort after her four goals against Israel ensure Scotland top their Women's World Cup qualifying group.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/crr899ke177o?at_medium=RSS&amp;at_campaign=rss</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:36:15 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wilkinson's Wales give themselves World Cup chance]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The next European Championship may still be a more realistic target, but Wales have given themselves hope of reaching the 2027 Women's World Cup.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cx23nyexwz6o?at_medium=RSS&amp;at_campaign=rss</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:01:28 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[How Cornish miners brought football to Mexico]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[As Mexico prepares to become the first country to host or co-host the World Cup three times, BBC Sport looks at its Cornish footballing roots.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[The summer a golden generation lost its shine]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[How Toone is navigating grief through football]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[England and Manchester United midfielder Ella Toone opens up about grief, football and preparing for her wedding without her dad in a new BBC documentary.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[When football turned to penalties to end 'cruel' system]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[No-one knew what to expect at football's first official penalty shootout - and no-one wanted to go down in history as the first to miss.]]></description>
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