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Inspired by the nutrition standards, the team has also hired 3 celebrity chefs.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jun/11/norway-to-bring-special-food-plan-to-keep-players-fresh-at-world-cup-2026?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jun/11/norway-to-bring-special-food-plan-to-keep-players-fresh-at-world-cup-2026?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:44:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/norway_to_bring_special_food_plan_to_keep_players_fresh_at_world_cup_2026.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harry Kane Wins Bayerns May Player of the Month Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harry Kane was voted FC Bayern’s Player of the Month for May after receiving 56% of the fan vote. The striker ended the season in style with a hat trick in Bayern’s cup final win over Stuttgart. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jun/11/harry-kane-wins-bayerns-may-player-of-the-month-award?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jun/11/harry-kane-wins-bayerns-may-player-of-the-month-award?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:38:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/harry_kane_wins_bayerns_may_player_of_the_month_award.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kylian Mbappe Sets World Cup Title as Frances Only Target]]></title><description><![CDATA[France captain Kylian Mbappé has made it clear that Les Bleus are heading to the 2026 FIFA World Cup with one objective, winning the trophy. Drawn in Group I alongside Senegal, Iraq, and Norway, France will begin their campaign on June 16.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jun/10/kylian-mbappe-sets-world-cup-title-as-frances-only-target?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jun/10/kylian-mbappe-sets-world-cup-title-as-frances-only-target?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:53:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/kylian_mbappe_france_fifa_world_cup_2026.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barcelona Receives Major Julian Alvarez Transfer Boost After Real Madrid Rejection]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barcelona have received encouragement in their pursuit of Julian Alvarez after Real Madrid confirmed that Atletico Madrid rejected their €150 million bid for the Argentine forward. Atletico reportedly refused the offer because of Alvarez’s release clause.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jun/10/barcelona-receives-major-julian-alvarez-transfer-boost-after-real-madrid-rejection?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jun/10/barcelona-receives-major-julian-alvarez-transfer-boost-after-real-madrid-rejection?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:49:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/julian_alvarez_fc_barcelona_transfer_boost.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Norway’s Viking Themed World Cup Photo Captures Global Attention]]></title><description><![CDATA[Norway has created a buzz ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a Viking themed team photograph featuring stars Erling Haaland and Martin Ødegaard. Shot by photographer David Yarrow on a beach near Oslo, the image celebrates Norway’s Norse heritage and its first World Cup appearance since 1998. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jun/09/norways-viking-themed-world-cup-photo-captures-global-attention?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jun/09/norways-viking-themed-world-cup-photo-captures-global-attention?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:50:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/norway_viking_themed_world_cup_photo_tnx_africa.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harry Kane Enters Ballon d'Or Race After Record Breaking Bayern Success]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harry Kane heads into the 2026 FIFA World Cup as one of football's leading stars after a remarkable season with Bayern Munich. The England captain has scored 67 goals this season, surpassing even his previous career highs. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jun/09/harry-kane-enters-ballon-dor-race-after-record-breaking-bayern-success?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jun/09/harry-kane-enters-ballon-dor-race-after-record-breaking-bayern-success?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:48:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/harry_kane_ballon_dor_record_breaking_bayern_fcbinside.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neymar Hints at International Farewell After 2026 FIFA World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brazil star Neymar has suggested that the 2026 FIFA World Cup could be the final major tournament of his international career, calling it his “Last Dance” in response to a FIFA social media post. The 34 year old remains Brazil’s all time leading scorer with 79 goals in 128 matches.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jun/08/neymar-hints-at-international-farewell-after-2026-fifa-world-cup?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jun/08/neymar-hints-at-international-farewell-after-2026-fifa-world-cup?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:30:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/neymar_hints_at_international_farewell_after_2026_fifa_world_cup.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marcel Reed Presents Texas A&M Jersey to Lionel Messi at Kyle Field]]></title><description><![CDATA[Texas A&M quarterback Marcel Reed shared a memorable moment with football icon Lionel Messi after Argentina’s 2-0 friendly win over Honduras at Kyle Field. Reed gifted Messi a maroon Texas A&M jersey bearing his name and number 10. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jun/08/marcel-reed-presents-texas-am-jersey-to-lionel-messi-at-kyle-field?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jun/08/marcel-reed-presents-texas-am-jersey-to-lionel-messi-at-kyle-field?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:26:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/marcel_reed_presents_texas_am_jersey_to_lionel_messi_at_kyle_field.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manchester City Rejects Haaland Transfer Claims Amid Real Madrid Election Drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester City have dismissed claims that Erling Haaland could join Real Madrid after presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme publicly promised to sign the Norwegian striker if elected. Riquelme even displayed a Madrid shirt with Haaland’s name, claiming a release clause existed. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jun/05/manchester-city-rejects-haaland-transfer-claims-amid-real-madrid-election-drama?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jun/05/manchester-city-rejects-haaland-transfer-claims-amid-real-madrid-election-drama?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:19:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/manchester_city_rejects_haaland_transfer_claims_real_madrid_bbc.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ladbrokes Launches 66/1 Harry Kane World Cup Betting Offer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ladbrokes has introduced a special 66/1 World Cup betting promotion for new customers ahead of England’s opening match against Croatia on 17 June. Bettors must deposit at least £10 and place a £1 wager on Harry Kane to score at standard odds of 1/2.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jun/05/ladbrokes-launches-66-1-harry-kane-world-cup-betting-offer?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jun/05/ladbrokes-launches-66-1-harry-kane-world-cup-betting-offer?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:17:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/ladbrokes_harry_kane_world_cup_betting_offer_bbc.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo Earns Another Recognition After Historic Al Nassr Title Triumph]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo added another achievement to his memorable 2025–26 season after being named in the Saudi Pro League Fantasy Team of the Season. The Al Nassr star helped his club secure its first league title since his arrival and finished among the highest fantasy point scorers with 296 points. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jun/05/cristiano-ronaldo-earns-another-recognition-after-historic-al-nassr-title-triumph?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jun/05/cristiano-ronaldo-earns-another-recognition-after-historic-al-nassr-title-triumph?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:16:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/cristiano_ronaldo_recognition_al_nassr_title_goal.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Argentina Eye Historic World Cup Defence as Messi Nears Farewell]]></title><description><![CDATA[Argentina are preparing to defend their FIFA World Cup crown at the 2026 tournament, with Lionel Messi expected to make his sixth and final World Cup appearance at age 39. The 2022 champions aim to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to retain the title.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jun/05/argentina-eye-historic-world-cup-defence-as-messi-nears-farewell?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jun/05/argentina-eye-historic-world-cup-defence-as-messi-nears-farewell?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:31:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/lionel_messi_argentina_eye_historic_world_cup_defence.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Real Madrid Must Pay €15 Million to Bring Mourinho Back from Benfica]]></title><description><![CDATA[Portuguese club Benfica have confirmed that Real Madrid will need to pay €15 million to activate José Mourinho's release clause if they want to bring him back to the Santiago Bernabéu. Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez has reportedly informed Benfica of his intention to appoint Mourinho.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jun/05/real-madrid-must-pay-15-million-euro-to-bring-mourinho-back-from-benfica?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jun/05/real-madrid-must-pay-15-million-euro-to-bring-mourinho-back-from-benfica?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:26:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/jose_mourinho_real_madrid_must_pay_to_bring_mourinho_back.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[France Eye Third Title as Mbappe Leads Tournament Favourites]]></title><description><![CDATA[France enter the 2026 FIFA World Cup as one of the strongest contenders, having reached 4 finals in their last 7 World Cup appearances. Under departing coach Didier Deschamps, Les Bleus boast a star-studded attack featuring Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele, Michael Olise and Desire Doue. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jun/05/france-eye-third-title-as-mbappe-leads-tournament-favourites?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jun/05/france-eye-third-title-as-mbappe-leads-tournament-favourites?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:18:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/kylian_mbappe_france_football_team_fifa_world_cup_2026.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Norway Fans Pin Hopes on Haaland as World Cup Return Sparks Excitement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Norwegian football fans are optimistic ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 as the nation returns after a 28 year gap. Following a 3-1 win over Sweden in a warm up match, supporters expect star striker Erling Haaland to lead the team deep into the tournament.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jun/03/norway-fans-pin-hopes-on-haaland-as-world-cup-return-sparks-excitement?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jun/03/norway-fans-pin-hopes-on-haaland-as-world-cup-return-sparks-excitement?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:41:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/norway_hopes_haaland_world_cup_return_excitement_bbc.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Messi Tour Controversy Sees Ex Bengal Sports Minister Summoned Over Salt Lake Chaos]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police have summoned former West Bengal sports minister Aroop Biswas for questioning on June 5 over the 2025 Messi fiasco at Salt Lake Stadium. The move follows organiser Satadru Dutta’s complaint alleging ticket malpractice, security breaches and vandalism disrupted Lionel Messi December 13 event.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jun/03/messi-tour-controversy-sees-ex-bengal-sports-minister-summoned-over-salt-lake-chaos?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jun/03/messi-tour-controversy-sees-ex-bengal-sports-minister-summoned-over-salt-lake-chaos?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:39:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/messi_tour_controversy_bengal_sports_minister_summoned_ndtv_sports.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robert Lewandowski Emerges as Key Election Promise in Fenerbahce Presidential Race]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fenerbahce presidential candidate Hakan Safi has made a formal move to sign Polish striker Robert Lewandowski, who is expected to become a free agent at the end of the season. The 37-year-old Barcelona forward scored 19 goals and provided 4 assists in 46 matches during the recent campaign.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jun/02/robert-lewandowski-emerges-as-key-election-promise-in-fenerbahce-presidential-race?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jun/02/robert-lewandowski-emerges-as-key-election-promise-in-fenerbahce-presidential-race?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:07:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/robert_lewandowski_fc_barcelona_Goal.com.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/com"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thomas Muller Backs Michael Olise for 2026 Ballon dOr]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Bayern Munich star Thomas Muller believes Michael Olise has a better chance of winning the 2026 Ballon d’Or than Harry Kane due to his creativity and flair. Kane scored 72 goals and provided 8 assists for club and country this season, while Olise contributed 24 goals and 33 assists.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jun/02/thomas-muller-backs-michael-olise-for-2026-ballon-dor?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jun/02/thomas-muller-backs-michael-olise-for-2026-ballon-dor?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:00:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/thomas_muller_Ballon_dOr_BBC.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kylian Mbappé Ends as UCL Top Scorer, Vinicius Jr Leads Assist Charts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Real Madrid stars Kylian Mbappé and Vinicius Jr ended the Champions League season with individual milestones despite missing out on the title. Mbappé scored 15 goals in 11 matches to finish as the tournament’s top scorer, edging Harry Kane (14).]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jun/01/kylian-mbappe-ends-as-ucl-top-scorer-vinicius-jr-leads-assist-charts?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jun/01/kylian-mbappe-ends-as-ucl-top-scorer-vinicius-jr-leads-assist-charts?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:34:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/kylian_mbappe_real_madrid_ends_as_ucl_top_scorer.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lamine Yamal Dismisses the Messi and Ronaldo Comparisons from Himself Ahead of 2026 World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lamine Yamal distances himself from comparisons with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, saying his goal is to stand alongside them rather than replace them. At just 18, the Spain and Barcelona star wants to create his own legacy and sees the 2026 World Cup as a major opportunity to prove himself.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jun/01/lamine-yamal-dismisses-the-messi-and-ronaldo-comparisons-from-himself-ahead-of-2026-world-cup?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jun/01/lamine-yamal-dismisses-the-messi-and-ronaldo-comparisons-from-himself-ahead-of-2026-world-cup?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:29:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/diego-simeone-downplays-lamine-yamal-hype-after-atletico-win.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marcus Rashfords Barcelona Future in Doubt Amid New Transfer Moves]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marcus Rashford’s future at Barcelona has become uncertain despite positive talks with manager Hansi Flick. Barcelona are unwilling to trigger the €30 million buy option before its June 15 deadline and are instead trying to negotiate with Manchester United.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/may/29/marcus-rashfords-barcelona-future-in-doubt-amid-new-transfer-moves?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/may/29/marcus-rashfords-barcelona-future-in-doubt-amid-new-transfer-moves?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 14:20:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/manchester_united_rejects_barcelona_loan_extension_rashford_goal.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neymar Set to Miss Brazils World Cup Opener After Calf Injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brazil star Neymar is expected to miss the team’s 2026 FIFA World Cup opener after suffering a grade 2 calf injury. The 34 year old forward was ruled out for Brazil’s upcoming friendlies against Panama and Egypt after MRI scans confirmed a partial muscle tear.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/may/29/neymar-set-to-miss-brazils-world-cup-opener-after-calf-injury?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/may/29/neymar-set-to-miss-brazils-world-cup-opener-after-calf-injury?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 14:16:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/neymar_brazil_football_team_fifa_world_cup_2026_injury.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lionel Messi Statue in Kolkata Declared Unsafe After Swaying Concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 70 foot statue of Lionel Messi in Kolkata is set to be removed after engineers found it unsafe. Installed in Lake Town during Messi’s Dec. 2025 India tour, the fibreglass and iron structure reportedly began swaying in strong winds. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/may/29/lionel-messi-statue-in-kolkata-declared-unsafe-after-swaying-concerns?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/may/29/lionel-messi-statue-in-kolkata-declared-unsafe-after-swaying-concerns?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 11:38:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/messi_statue_kolkata_unsafe_swaying_nbc_news.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Erling Haaland Pens Emotional Farewell to Pep Guardiola Before World Cup Return]]></title><description><![CDATA[Erling Braut Haaland paid tribute to Pep Guardiola after the manager ended his 10 year spell with Manchester City FC, winning 20 trophies including 6 Premier League titles and 1 Champions League. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/may/29/erling-haaland-pens-emotional-farewell-to-pep-guardiola-before-world-cup-return?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/may/29/erling-haaland-pens-emotional-farewell-to-pep-guardiola-before-world-cup-return?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 11:34:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/haaland_emotional_farewell_pep_guardiola_goal.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ballon dOr 2026 Set for Historic London Ceremony ]]></title><description><![CDATA[UEFA and France Football have confirmed that the 70th Ballon d'Or ceremony will take place in London on October 26, marking the first time the prestigious event will be hosted in England. The move honours Sir Stanley Matthews, the first-ever winner of the award 70 years ago. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/may/29/ballon-dor-2026-set-for-historic-london-ceremony?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/may/29/ballon-dor-2026-set-for-historic-london-ceremony?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 10:11:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/ballon_dor_2026_set_for_historic_london_ceremony.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barcelona Prepare €100 Million Move for Julian Alvarez]]></title><description><![CDATA[FC Barcelona are preparing a €100 million bid for Julián Álvarez as the long term replacement for Robert Lewandowski. The Argentine striker, currently with Atlético Madrid, has scored 25 league goals across 2 seasons in Spain. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/may/29/barcelona-prepare-100-million-move-for-julian-alvarez?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/may/29/barcelona-prepare-100-million-move-for-julian-alvarez?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 10:08:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/barcelona_prepare_100_million_move_for_julian_alvarez.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK Regulator Bans Betting Ads Featuring Kane and Haaland]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK Advertising Standards Authority banned 2 Instagram betting promotions by Oddschecker featuring Harry Kane and Erling Haaland, calling them irresponsible due to their strong appeal to under 18 audiences. The posts highlighted Ballon d’Or and World Cup betting trends.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/may/28/uk-regulator-bans-betting-ads-featuring-kane-and-haaland?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/may/28/uk-regulator-bans-betting-ads-featuring-kane-and-haaland?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 14:47:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/harry-kane-plans-20m-mansion-amid-bayern-future-talks.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pau Cubarsi Opens Up on Leadership, Lewandowski and Spains World Cup Hopes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pau Cubarsi spoke about his rapid rise at FC Barcelona and his dream of becoming a leader in defence. The 19-year-old praised Robert Lewandowski for helping him improve and revealed that training with the veteran striker made him a stronger defender.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/may/28/pau-cubarsi-opens-up-on-leadership-lewandowski-and-spains-world-cup-hopes?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/may/28/pau-cubarsi-opens-up-on-leadership-lewandowski-and-spains-world-cup-hopes?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 14:43:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/pau_cubarsi_fc_barcelona.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gabriel Trolls Haaland After Arsenal’s Premier League Triumph]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhães aimed a playful dig at Erling Haaland after Arsenal won the Premier League title. Gabriel shared a TikTok video with the trophy while Flo Rida’s Good Feeling played in the background, referencing Haaland’s celebration after Manchester City’s 2-1 win over Arsenal.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/may/27/gabriel-trolls-haaland-after-arsenals-premier-league-triumph?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/may/27/gabriel-trolls-haaland-after-arsenals-premier-league-triumph?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 08:33:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/gabriel_trolls_haaland_arsenal_premier_league_triumph_football_blog.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barcelona Ready to Invest €100m in Lewandowski’s Successor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barcelona have made signing a new striker their top priority for the summer transfer window after Robert Lewandowski’s departure created room in the wage structure. The club plans to invest over €100 million mainly on a new No. 9. 
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