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<title><![CDATA[Durand Cup: Samad seals win for Mohun Bagan over East Bengal in derby]]></title>
<excerpt>Sahal Abdul Samad's second-half strike helped Mohun Bagan Super Giant secure a hard-fought 1-0 victory over arch-rivals East Bengal FC in the opening fixture of the 135th Durand Cup. ></excerpt>
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<description><![CDATA[ Sahal Abdul Samad's second-half strike helped Mohun Bagan Super Giant secure a hard-fought 1-0 victory over arch-rivals East Bengal FC in the opening fixture of the 135th Durand Cup. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:19:51 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Study reveals Lionel Messi's ancestral link to Brazil]]></title>
<excerpt>A new study has revealed an ancestral connection between Argentina's 2022 FIFA World Cup-winning football icon Lionel Messi and Brazil's Sao Paulo. ></excerpt>
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<description><![CDATA[ A new study has revealed an ancestral connection between Argentina's 2022 FIFA World Cup-winning football icon Lionel Messi and Brazil's Sao Paulo. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:03:39 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[King Charles III opens Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow]]></title>
<excerpt>King Charles III declared the 23rd edition of the Commonwealth Games open at The Hydro as he attended the opening ceremony along with Queen Camilla in Glasgow. ></excerpt>
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<description><![CDATA[ King Charles III declared the 23rd edition of the Commonwealth Games open at The Hydro as he attended the opening ceremony along with Queen Camilla in Glasgow. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:11:14 GMT</pubDate>
<modDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:14:40 GMT </modDate>
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<title><![CDATA[FIFA to probe brawl that happened after the World Cup 2026 final match ]]></title>
<excerpt>FIFA has appointed a disciplinary and ethics prosecutor to investigate the post-match brawl that erupted following Spain's 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final matc. ></excerpt>
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<description><![CDATA[ FIFA has appointed a disciplinary and ethics prosecutor to investigate the post-match brawl that erupted following Spain's 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final matc. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:56:22 GMT</pubDate>
<modDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:03:38 GMT </modDate>
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<title><![CDATA['England don't want to play, neither do we,' says coach Deschamps ahead of third-place match]]></title>
<excerpt>France coach Didier Deschamps admitted his side does not want to play the FIFA World Cup 2026 third-place playoff against England in Miami on Saturday (local time). ></excerpt>
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<description><![CDATA[ France coach Didier Deschamps admitted his side does not want to play the FIFA World Cup 2026 third-place playoff against England in Miami on Saturday (local time). ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 14:43:55 GMT</pubDate>
<modDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 14:46:59 GMT </modDate>
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<title><![CDATA[FIFA World Cup 2026: 'We need to bring out our best version,' says Argentina coach ahead of final against Spain]]></title>
<excerpt>Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said the team needs to 'bring out our best version' to win the FIFA World Cup 2026 final against Spain on Sunday (local time) in New Jersey.></excerpt>
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<description><![CDATA[ Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said the team needs to 'bring out our best version' to win the FIFA World Cup 2026 final against Spain on Sunday (local time) in New Jersey.]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 14:28:54 GMT</pubDate>
<modDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 14:32:24 GMT </modDate>
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<title><![CDATA[FIFA World Cup 2026: 'Destiny': 18 years after iconic photo, Messi, Yamal to square off in final]]></title>
<excerpt>Defending champions Argentina secured their place in the World Cup final against European champions Spain, setting up a generational matchup between Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal. ></excerpt>
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<description><![CDATA[ Defending champions Argentina secured their place in the World Cup final against European champions Spain, setting up a generational matchup between Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:18:36 GMT</pubDate>
<modDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:29:18 GMT </modDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Messi becomes first player with 10 WC knockout assists after Argentina's semifinal win]]></title>
<excerpt>Messi has become the first player to record 10 assists in FIFA World Cup knockout matches, taking his overall World Cup assist tally to 12, the most by any player since records began in 1966. ></excerpt>
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<description><![CDATA[ Messi has become the first player to record 10 assists in FIFA World Cup knockout matches, taking his overall World Cup assist tally to 12, the most by any player since records began in 1966. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:54:17 GMT</pubDate>
<modDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:57:00 GMT </modDate>
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<title><![CDATA[FIFA World Cup 2026: Lautaro Martinez's late winner helps Argentina edge England 2-1 after dramatic comeback, reach WC f]]></title>
<excerpt>Defending champions Argentina came from behind to beat England 2-1 in a dramatic FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal at Atlanta Stadium on Wednesday (local time), scoring twice in the closing stages. ></excerpt>
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<description><![CDATA[ Defending champions Argentina came from behind to beat England 2-1 in a dramatic FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal at Atlanta Stadium on Wednesday (local time), scoring twice in the closing stages. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:47:53 GMT</pubDate>
<modDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:52:46 GMT </modDate>
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<title><![CDATA[This tactic which England used against Argentina backfired ]]></title>
<excerpt>The match slipped away from England over the final 37 minutes as La Albiceleste staged a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory to book their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final. ></excerpt>
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<description><![CDATA[ The match slipped away from England over the final 37 minutes as La Albiceleste staged a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory to book their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:33:13 GMT</pubDate>
<modDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:47:51 GMT </modDate>
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<title><![CDATA[FIFA World Cup 2026: France gored 2-0 by Spain as La Roja march into second World Cup final]]></title>
<excerpt>Spain defeated France 2-0 in the FIFA World Cup semi-final in Arlington, Texas, on Tuesday (local time), extending their winning streak against Les Bleus to three matches. ></excerpt>
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<description><![CDATA[ Spain defeated France 2-0 in the FIFA World Cup semi-final in Arlington, Texas, on Tuesday (local time), extending their winning streak against Les Bleus to three matches. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:01:14 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[FIFA World Cup 2026: IOC urged to investigate Infantino over Balogun suspension reversal]]></title>
<excerpt>IOC) has received a complaint seeking an investigation into FIFA president Gianni Infantino over alleged breaches of political neutrality, including his reported role in the reversal of the Un States.></excerpt>
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<description><![CDATA[ IOC) has received a complaint seeking an investigation into FIFA president Gianni Infantino over alleged breaches of political neutrality, including his reported role in the reversal of the Un States.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:33:09 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[FIFA World Cup 2026: Messi says Argentina's sustained success 'isn't normal' after semifinal berth]]></title>
<excerpt>Reflecting on Argentina's latest run to the last four, Messi said the team's ability to remain among the world's best after winning multiple major titles should not be taken for granted. ></excerpt>
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<description><![CDATA[ Reflecting on Argentina's latest run to the last four, Messi said the team's ability to remain among the world's best after winning multiple major titles should not be taken for granted. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:31:12 GMT</pubDate>
<modDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:44:24 GMT </modDate>
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<title><![CDATA[FIFA World Cup 2026: 'It followed me home', Haaland returns to Norway after quarterfinal exit]]></title>
<excerpt>Norway and Manchester City striker Erling Haaland shared a light-hearted post on social media after returning home following Norway's FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign, which ended in the quarterfinals. ></excerpt>
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<description><![CDATA[ Norway and Manchester City striker Erling Haaland shared a light-hearted post on social media after returning home following Norway's FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign, which ended in the quarterfinals. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:24:49 GMT</pubDate>
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