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    <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:55:04 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Inside Gylfi Sigurdsson's life now from new job to model wife and staggering net worth]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:55:04 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Prem icon Paolo Di Canio busted open after headbutting desk during TV coverage]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:32:35 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>staronline@reachplc.com (Will Schofield)</author>
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      <title><![CDATA[Alex Manninger's heartbreaking final interview days before tragic death of ex-Arsenal star]]></title>
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      <description>&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/alex-manningers-heartbreaking-final-interview-37028722&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk/incoming/article37028091.ece/ALTERNATES/n615/0_Screenshot-2026-04-16-at-150621JPG.jpg&quot;/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Alex Manninger opened up about his career in a heartbreaking final interview before his tragic death on Thursday in Austria</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:59:24 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>staronline@reachplc.com (Will Schofield)</author>
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      <title><![CDATA[Liverpool pay tribute to former goalkeeper Alex Manninger, 48, after tragic death in car crash]]></title>
      <link>https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/liverpool-alex-manninger-death-tribute-37028535</link>
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      <description>&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/liverpool-alex-manninger-death-tribute-37028535&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/article37028534.ece/ALTERNATES/n615/0_Liverpool-Training-Session.jpg&quot;/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Former Liverpool goalkeeper Alex Manninger has died at the age of 48 after his car was hit by a train near Salzburg, Austria, with tributes pouring in from his former clubs</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:39:11 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Former Premier League star's wife goes topless after '10 out of 10 at sex' claim]]></title>
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      <description>&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/diletta-leotta-topless-instagram-karius-37028439&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk/incoming/article37028364.ece/ALTERNATES/n615/0_Diletta-Leotta.jpg&quot;/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;A former Premier League star’s jaw-dropping wife posed topless after she made the bold claim that she is a ’10 out of 10 in the bedroom’</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:14:27 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>staronline@reachplc.com (Cameron Winstanley)</author>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arsenal legend Alex Manninger dies as 'car hit by train' in horror accident]]></title>
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      <description>&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/breaking-alex-manninger-dead-crash-37027498&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk/incoming/article31372845.ece/ALTERNATES/n615/0_Charlton-v-Arsenal-Alex-Manninger.jpg&quot;/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Former Arsenal and Liverpool goalkeeper Alex Manninger has died at the age of 48 after his &apos;car was hit by a train&apos; in a horror accident</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:20:34 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>staronline@reachplc.com (Cameron Winstanley)</author>
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      <title><![CDATA[Bernardo Silva confirms Man City exit as emotional statement released]]></title>
      <link>https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/bernardo-silva-manchester-city-exit-37027115</link>
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      <description>&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/bernardo-silva-manchester-city-exit-37027115&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/article37027113.ece/ALTERNATES/n615/0_Chelsea-v-Manchester-City-Premier-League.jpg&quot;/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Bernardo Silva confirmed he will leave Manchester City on a free transfer this summer after nine years at the club, during which time he won six Premier League titles and the Champions League</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:29:18 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>staronline@reachplc.com (Cameron Winstanley, Matty Hewitt)</author>
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      <title><![CDATA[TalkSPORT legend's drastic transformation after friends feared he died]]></title>
      <link>https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/talksport-legends-drastic-transformation-after-37026777</link>
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      <description>&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/talksport-legends-drastic-transformation-after-37026777&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk/showbiz/article37026775.ece/ALTERNATES/n615/0_brazil-grab-1.jpg&quot;/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Alan Brazil&apos;s noticeable weight loss left talkSPORT fans stunned, as the radio legend returned to the airwaves after a two-week absence due to an ear infection</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:45:31 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>staronline@reachplc.com (Abbie Meehan, Adam Cailler)</author>
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      <title><![CDATA[Banned Premier League star bench-presses hot girlfriend in staggering gym video]]></title>
      <link>https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/mykhailo-mudryk-ban-gym-girlfriend-37025781</link>
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      <description>&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/mykhailo-mudryk-ban-gym-girlfriend-37025781&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk/incoming/article37025795.ece/ALTERNATES/n615/0_Screenshot-2026-04-16-105127.jpg&quot;/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;A banned Premier League star left fans stunned as he bench-pressed his jaw-dropping girlfriend in a remarkable gym video showing off his strength</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:19:45 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>staronline@reachplc.com (Cameron Winstanley)</author>
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      <title><![CDATA[Celebrate the magic of the World Cup: Win a £100 voucher from 3Retro!]]></title>
      <link>https://www.dailystar.co.uk/life-style/competitions/celebrate-magic-world-cup-win-37021175</link>
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      <description>&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.dailystar.co.uk/life-style/competitions/celebrate-magic-world-cup-win-37021175&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/play/article37014597.ece/ALTERNATES/n615/1_1600x900px.jpg&quot;/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;We have three £100 vouchers to giveaway just in time for the World Cup</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:08:56 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>staronline@reachplc.com (Katy Veasey)</author>
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      <title><![CDATA[Anthony Gordon puts Liverpool and Arsenal on notice with transfer decision]]></title>
      <link>https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/anthony-gordon-transfer-arsenal-liverpool-37025455</link>
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      <description>&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/anthony-gordon-transfer-arsenal-liverpool-37025455&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article37025394.ece/ALTERNATES/n615/1_Anthony-Gordon.jpg&quot;/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Anthony Gordon is reportedly open to leaving Newcastle United this summer, with Liverpool, Arsenal and Bayern Munich interested in in signing the England star</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:27:11 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>staronline@reachplc.com (Nathan Ridley)</author>
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      <title><![CDATA[Liverpool news: Hugo Ekitike injury hits transfer plans as target has 'door open' to move]]></title>
      <link>https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/liverpool-transfers-news-ekitike-gordon-37024551</link>
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      <description>&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/liverpool-transfers-news-ekitike-gordon-37024551&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/article37021760.ece/ALTERNATES/n615/0_Liverpool-FC-v-Paris-Saint-Germain-FC-UEFA-Champions-League-202526-Quarter-Final-Second-Leg.jpg&quot;/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Liverpool suffered a brutal blow in their Champions League defeat to PSG as striker Hugo Ekitike suffered a horrendous injury that could have major ramifications for transfers</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 06:55:16 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>staronline@reachplc.com (Neil Docking, Fasika Zelealem)</author>
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      <title><![CDATA[Man Utd news: Michael Carrick 'replacement' could sign two stars as transfer talk emerges]]></title>
      <link>https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/man-utd-news-michael-carrick-37024510</link>
      <guid>https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/man-utd-news-michael-carrick-37024510</guid>
      <description>&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/man-utd-news-michael-carrick-37024510&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article37009895.ece/ALTERNATES/n615/1_Carrick.jpg&quot;/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Manchester United have just six games left in the Premier League season as the Red Devils battle for Champions League qualification while transfer and manager speculation mounts</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 06:08:44 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>staronline@reachplc.com (Neil Docking, Abbie Meehan)</author>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arsenal news: Mikel Arteta 'keeping secret' as possible replacement speaks out on plan]]></title>
      <link>https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/arsenal-news-mikel-arteta-fabregas-37024474</link>
      <guid>https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/arsenal-news-mikel-arteta-fabregas-37024474</guid>
      <description>&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/arsenal-news-mikel-arteta-fabregas-37024474&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article37024169.ece/ALTERNATES/n615/1_GettyImages-2271517077.jpg&quot;/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta faces scrutiny as Cesc Fabregas addresses speculation with the Gunners aiming for Premier League and Champions League glory</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:38:46 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>staronline@reachplc.com (Neil Docking, Kasra Moradi)</author>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arsenal player ratings vs Sporting as 4/10 flop struggles in Champions League]]></title>
      <link>https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/arsenal-player-ratings-vs-sporting-37024257</link>
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      <description>&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/arsenal-player-ratings-vs-sporting-37024257&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk/incoming/article37024084.ece/ALTERNATES/n615/0_UEFA-Champions-League-quarter-finals-Arsenal-vs-Sporting-London-United-Kingdom-15-Apr-2026.jpg&quot;/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Arsenal held their nerve to reach the Champions League semi-finals after a tense 0-0 draw with Sporting Lisbon at the Emirates, with their 1-0 first-leg advantage enough to progress.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:52:50 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>staronline@reachplc.com (John Cross, Will Schofield)</author>
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      <title><![CDATA[Real Madrid chaos as Jude Bellingham confronts referee and red card brandished]]></title>
      <link>https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/real-madrid-chaos-jude-bellingham-37024125</link>
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      <description>&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/real-madrid-chaos-jude-bellingham-37024125&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk/incoming/article37024233.ece/ALTERNATES/n615/0_Real-Madrid-chaos-as-Jude-Bellingham-confronts-referee-and-red-card-brandished.jpg&quot;/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Real Madrid players confronted the referee after the full-time whistle of their Champions League quarter-final clash with Bayern Munich on Wednesday</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:39:20 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>staronline@reachplc.com (Will Schofield)</author>
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      <title><![CDATA[Mikel Arteta's recurring decision that could cost Arsenal after bore Champions League draw]]></title>
      <link>https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/mikel-artetas-recurring-decision-could-37024073</link>
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      <description>&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/mikel-artetas-recurring-decision-could-37024073&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk/incoming/article37024085.ece/ALTERNATES/n615/0_Arsenal-v-Sporting-Lisbon-UEFA-Champions-League-Quarter-Final-Second-Leg-Emirates-Stadium.jpg&quot;/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Arsenal are through to the semi-finals of the Champions League in a clash that will be quickly forgotten against Sporting Lisbon at the Emirates</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:53:35 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>staronline@reachplc.com (Will Schofield)</author>
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      <title><![CDATA[Championship club informed of devastating new 15-point deduction that awaits them]]></title>
      <link>https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/championship-sheffield-wednesday-points-deduction-37023981</link>
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      <description>&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/championship-sheffield-wednesday-points-deduction-37023981&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article36263175.ece/ALTERNATES/n615/0_GettyImages-2230014662.jpg&quot;/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;One unfortunate English club look set to start next season on minus points following word from the EFL ahead of a potential takeover, which is still in danger of collapsing</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:14:53 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>staronline@reachplc.com (Connor O&apos;Neill, Daniel Orme)</author>
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      <title><![CDATA[Champions League fan turns a tenner into £27k with astonishing 25-fold acca]]></title>
      <link>https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/champions-league-fan-turns-tenner-37023766</link>
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      <description>&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/champions-league-fan-turns-tenner-37023766&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk/incoming/article32358833.ece/ALTERNATES/n615/0_Bet-slip-for-horse-racing.jpg&quot;/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;A Champions League fan turned a tenner into an eye-watering £27k with astonishing 25-fold acca across Tuesday nights fixtures</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:51:27 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>staronline@reachplc.com (Will Schofield)</author>
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      <title><![CDATA[It's 'Scam United' as England fans face perfect storm of World Cup football frauds]]></title>
      <link>https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/uk-news/its-scam-united-england-fans-37023191</link>
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      <description>&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/uk-news/its-scam-united-england-fans-37023191&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article31727182.ece/ALTERNATES/n615/8_SWNS_BEST_MOMENTS_003.jpg&quot;/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Dupers will take advantage of supporters&apos; desperation to see Three Lions lift the World Cup this summer with a barrage of hoaxes, experts warn</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:07:44 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>staronline@reachplc.com (Jerry Lawton)</author>
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      <title><![CDATA[Football reporter smooches stunning fan as sparks fly during interview]]></title>
      <link>https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/football-reporter-smooches-stunning-fan-37023443</link>
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      <description>&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/football-reporter-smooches-stunning-fan-37023443&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk/incoming/article37023397.ece/ALTERNATES/n615/0_Nicolas-Luaces.jpg&quot;/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;A football reporter shared a cheeky kiss with a female fan after they exchanged Instagram profiles when sparks started to fly during an interview</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:10:23 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>staronline@reachplc.com (Will Schofield)</author>
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      <title><![CDATA[Hugo Ekitike's career in doubt as Liverpool star's Achilles injury ominous after icon's ordeal]]></title>
      <link>https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/ekitike-achilles-tendon-injury-beckham-37022053</link>
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      <description>&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/ekitike-achilles-tendon-injury-beckham-37022053&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk/incoming/article37022006.ece/ALTERNATES/n615/2_UEFA-Champions-League-quarter-finals-Liverpool-vs-PSG-United-Kingdom-14-Apr-2026.jpg&quot;/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Liverpool’s worst fears were confirmed after Hugo Ekitike ruptured his Achilles tendon during the defeat to PSG – an injury that has derailed the career of almost every player who has suffered it</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:36:40 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>staronline@reachplc.com (Cameron Winstanley)</author>
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      <title><![CDATA['I played with Mario Balotelli – he was bonkers and one incident summed him up perfectly']]></title>
      <link>https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/mario-balotelli-gareth-barry-city-37015131</link>
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      <description>&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/mario-balotelli-gareth-barry-city-37015131&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article37015098.ece/ALTERNATES/n615/0_GettyImages-119776014.jpg&quot;/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Gareth Barry enjoyed a stellar career in the Premier League and with England, but one team-mate&apos;s antics stand out ahead of all others: Mario Balotelli</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:22:06 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>staronline@reachplc.com (Jeremy Cross)</author>
      <category>Football</category>
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      <title><![CDATA[Man Utd star slapped with extra one game ban after red card and will miss Chelsea clash]]></title>
      <link>https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/breaking-maguire-manchester-united-ban-37021580</link>
      <guid>https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/breaking-maguire-manchester-united-ban-37021580</guid>
      <description>&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/breaking-maguire-manchester-united-ban-37021580&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/article37021579.ece/ALTERNATES/n615/0_Bournemouth-v-Manchester-United-Premier-League.jpg&quot;/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Harry Maguire will miss Manchester United&apos;s trip to Chelsea after the FA handed him an additional one-match ban and fine for swearing at the fourth official following his red card against Bournemouth</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:27:17 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>staronline@reachplc.com (Dan Marsh, Cameron Winstanley)</author>
      <category>Football</category>
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      <title><![CDATA[Ex-EFL star stabbed 14 times and 'lucky to be alive' shares gruesome injury pic]]></title>
      <link>https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/olafur-gottskalksson-stabbed-attack-assault-37015056</link>
      <guid>https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/olafur-gottskalksson-stabbed-attack-assault-37015056</guid>
      <description>&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/olafur-gottskalksson-stabbed-attack-assault-37015056&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk/incoming/article30917376.ece/ALTERNATES/n615/2_GettyImages-968793.jpg&quot;/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;WARNING GRAPHIC PICTURE: A former Football League goalkeeper has claimed he is lucky to be alive after he was stabbed 14 times and beaten in his home by three men in a raid</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:33:39 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>staronline@reachplc.com (Cameron Winstanley)</author>
      <category>Football</category>
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