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           <title><![CDATA[Shevchenko: Football means nothing | My family refuse to leave Ukraine]]></title>
           <description><![CDATA[Andriy Shevchenko has told Sky Sports News his family have refused to leave the Ukraine amid the Russian invasion and says his country is "united for freedom".]]></description>
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           <pubDate>Wed, 02 Mar 2022 18:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
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           <title><![CDATA[EA Sports to remove Russian teams from FIFA games]]></title>
           <description><![CDATA[EA Sports has "initiated processes" to remove the Russian national team and all Russian clubs from its FIFA products.]]></description>
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           <pubDate>Wed, 02 Mar 2022 16:57:00 GMT</pubDate>
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           <title><![CDATA[Poland, Sweden, Czech Rep refuse to play WC play-offs vs Russia]]></title>
           <description><![CDATA[Poland, Sweden and the Czech Republic will refuse to play their forthcoming World Cup play-offs with Russia in March following the country's invasion of Ukraine.]]></description>
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           <pubDate>Sat, 26 Feb 2022 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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           <title><![CDATA[Chelsea 'could become toxic brand for investors']]></title>
           <description><![CDATA[A sports branding expert has told Sky Sports News that Chelsea could become a toxic brand for would-be investors should the Russian conflict in Ukraine continue for some time.]]></description>
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           <pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2022 16:31:00 GMT</pubDate>
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           <title><![CDATA[WC play-off draw: Scotland may face Wales | Italy & Portugal can't both qualify]]></title>
           <description><![CDATA[Scotland and Wales could face off for a place at next year's World Cup should they defeat Ukraine and Austria in their respective play-off semi-finals.]]></description>
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           <pubDate>Fri, 26 Nov 2021 15:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
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           <title><![CDATA[WCQ: Big wins for Germany, Croatia & Russia | Georgia beat Sweden]]></title>
           <description><![CDATA[Germany crushed Liechtenstein 9-0 in their&#160;World Cup qualifier on Thursday as Hansi Flick recorded the best start for a Germany coach with his sixth win from&#160;six games in charge.]]></description>
           <link>https://www.skysports.com/football/news/13956/12466516/germany-croatia-and-russia-pick-up-big-wins-as-georgia-beat-sweden-world-cup-qualifiers-round-up</link>
           <pubDate>Thu, 11 Nov 2021 23:08:00 GMT</pubDate>
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           <title><![CDATA[WCQ: Muller helps Germany avoid Romania shock]]></title>
           <description><![CDATA[Substitute Thomas Muller scored an 81st-minute winner to complete Germany's 2-1 comeback win over visitors Romania in their 2022 World Cup qualifier on Friday night.]]></description>
           <link>https://www.skysports.com/football/news/13956/12429245/world-cup-qualifiers-round-up-thomas-muller-saves-germany-netherlands-edge-past-latvia</link>
           <pubDate>Fri, 08 Oct 2021 21:00:00 BST</pubDate>
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           <title><![CDATA[WCQ round-up: Haaland, Depay score hat-tricks]]></title>
           <description><![CDATA[Erling Haaland and Memphis Depay scored hat-tricks as Norway and the Netherlands cruised to handsome World Cup qualifying victories on Tuesday.]]></description>
           <link>https://www.skysports.com/football/news/13956/12401785/erling-haaland-and-memphis-depay-hat-tricks-inspire-norway-and-netherlands-world-cup-qualifiers-european-round-up</link>
           <pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2021 23:51:00 BST</pubDate>
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           <title><![CDATA[WCQ round-up: Ukraine extend France's winless run]]></title>
           <description><![CDATA[Anthony Martial rescued a point for France in Ukraine as their winless run extended to five games, while the Netherlands thrashed Montenegro 4-0.]]></description>
           <link>https://www.skysports.com/football/news/13956/12399480/ukraine-extend-frances-winless-run-netherlands-thrash-montenegro-world-cup-qualifying-round-up</link>
           <pubDate>Sat, 04 Sep 2021 23:05:00 BST</pubDate>
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           <title><![CDATA[WCQ round-up: Griezmann rescues 10-man France]]></title>
           <description><![CDATA[World champions France held out with 10 men to draw 1-1 against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Strasbourg to consolidate their position at the top of Group D.]]></description>
           <link>https://www.skysports.com/football/news/13956/12396847/antoine-griezmann-rescues-10-man-world-champions-france-world-cup-qualifiers-round-up</link>
           <pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2021 22:20:00 BST</pubDate>
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           <title><![CDATA[Emotional Denmark thrash Russia to face Wales in last 16]]></title>
           <description><![CDATA[Denmark stormed to a brilliant and emotional 4-1 win over Russia in Copenhagen to claim second spot in Group B and set up a last-16 tie against Wales, as Belgium's win over Finland helped them into the automatic spots.]]></description>
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           <pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2021 17:06:00 BST</pubDate>
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           <title><![CDATA[Superb Miranchuk strike beats Finland]]></title>
           <description><![CDATA[A superb strike from Aleksey Miranchuk gave Russia their first Euro 2020 win in St Petersburg, denying Finland a second successive victory in Group B.]]></description>
           <link>https://www.skysports.com/football/finland-vs-football-union-of-russia/report/421494</link>
           <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jun 2021 16:08:00 BST</pubDate>
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           <title><![CDATA[Lukaku scores twice as Belgium ease to win over Russia]]></title>
           <description><![CDATA[Romelu Lukaku kept up his superb scoring form for Belgium with a double as they opened their Euro 2020 account with a 3-0 Group B victory over Russia.]]></description>
           <link>https://www.skysports.com/football/belgium-vs-football-union-of-russia/report/421483</link>
           <pubDate>Sat, 12 Jun 2021 21:56:00 BST</pubDate>
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           <title><![CDATA[Wednesday at the Euros: Wales' tournament continues]]></title>
           <description><![CDATA[As matchday two gets underway, Italy look to continue their impressive start while Wales search for a first win against Turkey...]]></description>
           <link>https://www.skysports.com/football/news/13956/12333016/today-at-euro-2020-wales-tournament-continues-against-turkey-and-italy-are-back-in-action</link>
           <pubDate>Tue, 15 Jun 2021 22:00:00 BST</pubDate>
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           <title><![CDATA[Euro 2020 Group B preview: Belgium chase elusive title]]></title>
           <description><![CDATA[A comprehensive look at Euro 2020 Group B with Belgium, Denmark, Russia and Finland looking to book their place in the knockout stages of the tournament.]]></description>
           <link>https://www.skysports.com/football/news/13956/12325122/euro-2020-group-b-preview-full-squads-players-to-watch-odds-and-chances</link>
           <pubDate>Sun, 06 Jun 2021 09:00:00 BST</pubDate>
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           <title><![CDATA[Forsberg inspires Sweden | Russia edge Bulgaria]]></title>
           <description><![CDATA[A superb first half from winger Emil Forsberg paved the way for Sweden's 3-1 win over Armenia in their last friendly game before Euro 2020 gets under way next week.]]></description>
           <link>https://www.skysports.com/football/news/13956/12325776/friendlies-round-up-emil-forsberg-inspires-sweden-to-victory-russia-edge-past-bulgaria-through-aleksandr-sobolev-penalty</link>
           <pubDate>Sat, 05 Jun 2021 19:55:00 BST</pubDate>
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           <title><![CDATA[UEFA confirms expanded Euro 2020 squads]]></title>
           <description><![CDATA[UEFA has confirmed the expansion of squads from 23 to 26 players at this summer's delayed European Championship.]]></description>
           <link>https://www.skysports.com/football/news/13956/12296457/euro-2020-uefa-confirms-expanded-26-player-squads-for-tournament</link>
           <pubDate>Tue, 04 May 2021 10:19:00 BST</pubDate>
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           <title><![CDATA[Euro 2020 squads: Who's been selected?]]></title>
           <description><![CDATA[Euro 2020 squads for this summer's rescheduled tournament have been confirmed - who's been selected, who's notably missed out, and who's going from each Premier League club?]]></description>
           <link>https://www.skysports.com/football/news/13956/12309182/euro-2020-squads-confirmed-squad-lists-and-premier-league-players-at-tournament</link>
           <pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2021 18:00:00 BST</pubDate>
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           <title><![CDATA[Euro 2020 host cities decision 'delayed until Friday']]></title>
           <description><![CDATA[A decision on Euro 2020 host cities has been postponed until Friday, Sky Sports News has been told, with UEFA expected to confirm that later on Monday.]]></description>
           <link>https://www.skysports.com/football/news/13956/12280408/euro-2020-decision-on-capacities-for-host-cities-delayed-until-friday</link>
           <pubDate>Mon, 19 Apr 2021 14:50:00 BST</pubDate>
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           <title><![CDATA[World Cup Qualifying: Big wins for Netherlands, Belgium]]></title>
           <description><![CDATA[Belgium's second-string used the opportunity of a rare start to impress coach Roberto Martinez as they thumped Belarus 8-0 in their World Cup Qualifier on Tuesday.]]></description>
           <link>https://www.skysports.com/football/news/13956/12261091/world-cup-qualifying-big-wins-for-netherlands-and-belgium-while-portugal-survive-luxembourg-scare</link>
           <pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2021 08:10:00 BST</pubDate>
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