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]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in</link><image><url>https://cdn-static.spcafe.in/logo/logo192x192v1.png</url><title>Football News</title><link>https://sportscafe.in</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 11:53:10 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://sportscafe.in/rss/football/news" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:25:45 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[ All Rights Reserved]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en-in]]></language><managingEditor><![CDATA[editor@sportscafe.in (SportsCafe Editor)]]></managingEditor><webMaster><![CDATA[admin@sportscafe.in (SportsCafe Admin)]]></webMaster><ttl>2</ttl><item><title><![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo Transfer Created Hidden Issues at Juventus]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo scored 101 goals in 134 games after joining Juventus in 2018 for over €100 million. Despite his brilliance, Fabio Paratici said his consistency led to team complacency. The club failed to win the UEFA Champions League and faced financial strain, worsened by COVID-19.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/apr/10/cristiano-ronaldo-transfer-created-hidden-issues-at-juventus?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/apr/10/cristiano-ronaldo-transfer-created-hidden-issues-at-juventus?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:25:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/cristiano_ronaldo_transfer_created_hidden_issues_at_juventus.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neymar Contract Crisis Deepens at Santos FC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior's contract controversy puts Santos FC under financial and legal pressure. The deal, linked to NR Sports run by Neymar's father, involves about 24 million dollars and guarantees the use of the club's training ground.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/apr/10/neymar-contract-crisis-deepens-at-santos-fc?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/apr/10/neymar-contract-crisis-deepens-at-santos-fc?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:21:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/neymar_santos_contract_crisis.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Argentina National Football Team Finalizes Pre-World Cup Friendlies with New Opponents]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lionel Messi and the Argentina national football team will face the Honduras national football team on June 6 and the Iceland national football team on June 9 before the 2026 World Cup. Originally expected opponents, Serbia, are no longer involved. Both teams have lower FIFA rankings, averaging 85.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/apr/10/argentina-national-football-team-finalizes-pre-world-cup-friendlies-with-new-opponents?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/apr/10/argentina-national-football-team-finalizes-pre-world-cup-friendlies-with-new-opponents?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:32:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/argentina_pre_world_cup_friendlies_goal.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mohamed Salah’s Reduced Role Under Arne Slot Raises Concerns at Liverpool]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mohamed Salah has been left unused 3 times under Arne Slot in just 87 games, matching his total from 349 matches under Jürgen Klopp. His benching, including a 2-0 loss to Paris Saint-Germain, highlights declining influence, tactical differences, tensions that have contributed to his confirmed exit.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/apr/10/mohamed-salahs-reduced-role-under-arne-slot-raises-concerns-at-liverpool?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/apr/10/mohamed-salahs-reduced-role-under-arne-slot-raises-concerns-at-liverpool?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:30:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/mohamed_salah_reduced_role_liverpool_goal.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vinícius Júnior Thanks Vincent Kompany with Halftime Hug After Strong Support]]></title><description><![CDATA[During halftime, Vinícius Júnior warmly greeted Vincent Kompany with a hug and high five. The moment was a gesture of appreciation after Kompany publicly supported Vinícius against racism allegations involving Benfica earlier.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/apr/10/vinicius-junior-thanks-vincent-kompany-with-halftime-hug-after-strong-support?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/apr/10/vinicius-junior-thanks-vincent-kompany-with-halftime-hug-after-strong-support?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:33:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/vinicius-junior-thanks-vincent-kompany-with-halftime-hug-after-strong-support.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[AC Milan Step Up Pursuit of Lewandowski Amid Salary Challenge]]></title><description><![CDATA[AC Milan has intensified talks to sign Robert Lewandowski from FC Barcelona. The striker earns €20 million gross yearly, while Milan can offer about €7 million net. Interest from the Chicago Fire adds competition. The transfer depends on Lewandowski’s willingness to stay in top European football.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/apr/10/ac-milan-step-up-pursuit-of-lewandowski-amid-salary-challenge?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/apr/10/ac-milan-step-up-pursuit-of-lewandowski-amid-salary-challenge?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:29:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/ac-milan-step-up-pursuit-of-lewandowski-amid-salary-challenge.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Al Ittihad Targets Guirassy as Haaland Transfer Rumours Grow]]></title><description><![CDATA[Erling Haaland has hinted at a possible move to Al Ittihad, amid Youssef En Nesyri’s 6-month injury. The club is advancing talks to sign Serhou Guirassy, who has a €35m release clause and is under contract with Borussia Dortmund until 2028, as a key attacking replacement.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/apr/09/al-ittihad-targets-guirassy-as-haaland-transfer-rumours-grow?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/apr/09/al-ittihad-targets-guirassy-as-haaland-transfer-rumours-grow?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:05:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/erling_haaland_manchester_city_transfer_rumours.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kylian Mbappé Reaches 14 Goals in UEFA Champions League, Joins Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in Elite List]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kylian Mbappé scored his 14th goal of the campaign despite Real Madrid losing 2–1 to Bayern Munich. He became the 7th player to reach this mark, joining Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo still holds the record with 17 goals, leaving Mbappé 3 short of history.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/apr/09/kylian-mbappe-reaches-14-goals-in-uefa-champions-league-joins-lionel-messi-and-cristiano-ronaldo-in-elite-list?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/apr/09/kylian-mbappe-reaches-14-goals-in-uefa-champions-league-joins-lionel-messi-and-cristiano-ronaldo-in-elite-list?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:01:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/kylian_mbappe_reaches_14_goals_in_uefa.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bayern Take First-Leg Advantage with 2-1 Win Over Real Madrid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bayern Munich defeated Real Madrid 2-1 in the Champions League quarterfinal first leg at Santiago Bernabeu. Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer’s crucial saves preserved Bayern’s advantage ahead of the second leg in Munich on April 15. Real improved late but fell short.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/apr/08/bayern-take-first-leg-advantage-with-2-1-win-over-real-madrid?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/apr/08/bayern-take-first-leg-advantage-with-2-1-win-over-real-madrid?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:56:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/bayern_munich_2_1_real_madrid_first_leg_bundesliga.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[FC Barcelona Face Tough Call on Robert Lewandowski Future]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barcelona may part ways with Lewandowski as his role declines. He has scored 17 goals this season compared to 42 last year, with only 12 league starts instead of 32. Despite a crucial late goal against Atlético Madrid, his overall involvement has dropped, making a replacement increasingly necessary.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/apr/08/fc-barcelona-face-tough-call-on-robert-lewandowski-future?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/apr/08/fc-barcelona-face-tough-call-on-robert-lewandowski-future?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:52:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/fc_barcelona_tough_call_robert_lewandowski_future.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manchester United Target Bradley Barcola as Rashford Replacement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester United are planning to sign a new left winger as Marcus Rashford is expected to join FC Barcelona permanently for €30m after his loan move.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/apr/07/manchester-united-target-bradley-barcola-as-rashford-replacement?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/apr/07/manchester-united-target-bradley-barcola-as-rashford-replacement?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:38:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/manchester-united-target-bradley-barcola-as-rashford-replacement.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Claims Deepen Controversy Over Lionel Messis Failed Barcelona Return in 2023]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lionel Messi wanted to return to FC Barcelona in 2023 after leaving Paris Saint-Germain, but the move collapsed. Xavi Hernández and former director Mateu Alemany claim president Joan Laporta blocked the deal despite La Liga approval. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/apr/07/new-claims-deepen-controversy-over-lionel-messis-failed-barcelona-return-in-2023?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/apr/07/new-claims-deepen-controversy-over-lionel-messis-failed-barcelona-return-in-2023?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:34:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/new-claims-deepen-controversy-over-lionel-messis-failed-barcelona-return-in-2023.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[FC Barcelona Go Seven Points Clear After Late Robert Lewandowski Winner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Robert Lewandowski scored in the 87th minute as FC Barcelona defeated Atletico Madrid 2-1. Atletico had taken the lead before going down to 10 players. Barcelona now has 76 points, 7 ahead of Real Madrid, while Atletico remains fourth with 57 points.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/apr/06/fc-barcelona-go-seven-points-clear-after-late-robert-lewandowski-winner?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/apr/06/fc-barcelona-go-seven-points-clear-after-late-robert-lewandowski-winner?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:34:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/robert_lewandowski_fc_barcelona_go_seven_points_clear.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Erling Haaland Sets New Hat Trick Record in Europes Top Leagues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Erling Haaland scored a hat trick in the FA Cup as Manchester City beat Liverpool 4 to 0 in the quarter-final. Since July 2022, he has 12 hat tricks, surpassing Harry Kane, who has 11, becoming the top scorer among Europe’s big five leagues.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/apr/06/erling-haaland-sets-new-hat-trick-record-in-europes-top-leagues?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/apr/06/erling-haaland-sets-new-hat-trick-record-in-europes-top-leagues?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:29:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/erling_haaland_manchester_city_sets_new_hat_trick_record_in_europes_top_leagues.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Messi and Ronaldo Reunite in Viral LEGO World Cup 2026 Ad]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo feature together in a LEGO ad for the FIFA World Cup 2026, alongside Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr. Titled Everyone Wants a Piece, the video crossed 314 million Instagram views. It highlights the upcoming tournament, set from June 11 to July 19, with 48 teams.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/apr/03/messi-and-ronaldo-reunite-in-viral-lego-world-cup-2026-ad?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/apr/03/messi-and-ronaldo-reunite-in-viral-lego-world-cup-2026-ad?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:17:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/messi_ronaldo_reunite_lego_world_cup_2026_ad_goal.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robert Lewandowski Hints at International Retirement After World Cup Exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Robert Lewandowski has hinted at retiring from international football after Poland failed to qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2026, losing 3-2 against Sweden. The 37-year-old, with 89 goals in 165 matches, said no final decision is made yet but admitted he is preparing for the end of his career.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/apr/03/robert-lewandowski-hints-at-international-retirement-after-world-cup-exit?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/apr/03/robert-lewandowski-hints-at-international-retirement-after-world-cup-exit?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:15:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/robert_lewandowski_international_retirement_hint_world_cup_sport_bild.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thomas Tuchel Questions Phil Fodens World Cup Spot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thomas Tuchel said Phil Foden is not guaranteed a place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 squad after inconsistent England displays. The 25-year-old struggled in a 1- 0 loss against Japan and lacks recent club minutes. Strong competition from Jude Bellingham, Cole Palmer, and Morgan Rogers adds pressure.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/apr/03/thomas-tuchel-questions-phil-fodens-world-cup-spot?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/apr/03/thomas-tuchel-questions-phil-fodens-world-cup-spot?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:07:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/thomas-tuchel-questions-phil-fodens-world-cup-spot.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Haaland and Al Hamadi Set for Awkward World Cup Reunion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ali Al-Hamadi is set to face Erling Haaland at the 2026 World Cup after Iraq’s 2-1 win over Bolivia secured qualification, ending a 40-year wait. Al Hamadi, who played 11 games for Ipswich in 2024-25, recalled Haaland refusing a shirt request after scoring a hat trick against his side.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/apr/03/haaland-and-al-hamadi-set-for-awkward-world-cup-reunion?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/apr/03/haaland-and-al-hamadi-set-for-awkward-world-cup-reunion?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:03:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/haaland-and-al-hamadi-set-for-awkward-world-cup-reunion.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kylian Mbappe Rates Messi Above Neymar and Himself]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kylian Mbappe praised Lionel Messi as superior to both himself and Neymar, recalling a Paris Saint-Germain training drill where Messi scored 9 perfect goals from 9 shots. The trio played 67 matches, winning 2 Ligue 1 titles and 1 French Cup, but failed to win the UEFA Champions League.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/apr/03/kylian-mbappe-rates-messi-above-neymar-and-himself?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/apr/03/kylian-mbappe-rates-messi-above-neymar-and-himself?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 11:26:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/kylian_mbappe_rates_messi_above_neymar_and_himself.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barcelona Women Crush Real Madrid Women 6-0 to Reach UWCL Semi Finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[FC Barcelona women dominated Real Madrid women with a 6-0 win at Spotify Camp Nou, sealing a 12-2 aggregate victory. Alexia Putellas scored on her 500th appearance, while Caroline Graham Hansen netted twice. Barcelona led 4-0 at halftime and now face Bayern Munich Frauen in the semi-finals.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/apr/03/barcelona-women-crush-real-madrid-women-6-0-to-reach-uwcl-semi-finals?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/apr/03/barcelona-women-crush-real-madrid-women-6-0-to-reach-uwcl-semi-finals?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 11:17:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/fc_barcelona_women.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harry Kane Injury Concern Ahead of Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid Clash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harry Kane has raised concerns for Bayern Munich ahead of their UEFA Champions League quarterfinal against Real Madrid. The striker, with 48 goals and 5 assists in 40 matches this season, missed England’s friendly against Japan due to minor discomfort. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/apr/02/harry-kane-injury-concern-ahead-of-bayern-munich-vs-real-madrid-clash?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/apr/02/harry-kane-injury-concern-ahead-of-bayern-munich-vs-real-madrid-clash?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:53:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/harry-kane-injury-concern-ahead-of-bayern-munich-vs-real-madrid-clash.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emotional Messi Shines in Argentinas 5-0 Tribute Win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lionel Messi was left emotional before Argentina’s friendly against Zambia at La Bombonera, possibly his final home appearance. He delivered a goal and assist in a dominant 5-0 win, with support from Julián Álvarez and Nicolás Otamendi. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/apr/02/emotional-messi-shines-in-argentinas-5-0-tribute-win?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/apr/02/emotional-messi-shines-in-argentinas-5-0-tribute-win?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:50:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/emotional-messi-shines-in-argentinas-5-0-tribute-win.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Erling Haaland donates rare £100K book to inspire youth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Erling Haaland spent £100,000 on a rare 1594 Norwegian book, making it the country’s most expensive. The Manchester City striker donated the only surviving copy to Time municipality’s Bryne library. 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Uli Hoeness praised his form as the team nears the 101 goal record, needing just 4 more goals. However, he warned that a Saudi offer could still influence Kane’s future.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/apr/01/bayern-munich-concerned-harry-kane-future-saudi-mirror?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/apr/01/bayern-munich-concerned-harry-kane-future-saudi-mirror?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:04:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/bayern_munich_concerned_harry_kane_future_saudi_mirror.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kylian Mbappé Jokes About NBA Move with Viral Locker Room Video]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kylian Mbappé, 27, sparked online buzz after posting a fun video showing basketball skills and trick shots. The Real Madrid forward even tagged the NBA, joking about a 10-day contract. 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Messi left as a free agent to join Paris Saint-Germain on a 2 year deal.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/mar/31/joan-laporta-defends-lionel-messi-exit-decision?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/mar/31/joan-laporta-defends-lionel-messi-exit-decision?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:59:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/lionel_messi_fifa_world_cup_BBC.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Juventus Eye Robert Lewandowski with Wojciech Szczęsny Link]]></title><description><![CDATA[Juventus are targeting Robert Lewandowski as a free agent as FC Barcelona may not retain him at 38. Despite injuries, he scored 16 goals this season.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/mar/30/juventus-eye-robert-lewandowski-with-wojciech-szczesny-link?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/mar/30/juventus-eye-robert-lewandowski-with-wojciech-szczesny-link?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:32:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/juventus-eye-robert-lewandowski-with-wojciech-szczesny-link.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wayne Rooney Backs Harry Kane to Shine Ahead of World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wayne Rooney believes Harry Kane will maintain top form for Bayern Munich andEngland ahead of the World Cup. Kane has scored 48 goals this season, including 31 in the Bundesliga, and 10 in his last 10 England games.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/mar/30/wayne-rooney-backs-harry-kane-to-shine-ahead-of-world-cup?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/mar/30/wayne-rooney-backs-harry-kane-to-shine-ahead-of-world-cup?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:27:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/wayne-rooney-backs-harry-kane-to-shine-ahead-of-world-cup.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kylian Mbappé Surprised by Leon Marchand Training Routine]]></title><description><![CDATA[French swimmer Leon Marchand met France’s football team in Boston, where Kylian Mbappé was surprised to learn he trains up to 4 times daily.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/mar/27/kylian-mbappe-surprised-by-leon-marchand-training-routine?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/mar/27/kylian-mbappe-surprised-by-leon-marchand-training-routine?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:50:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/kylian-mbappe-surprised-by-leon-marchand-training-routin.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lionel Messi Set to Feature in FIFA World Cup 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lionel Messi will play in the FIFA World Cup 2026, confirmed by Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni. At 38, Messi had earlier expressed doubts, but Scaloni backed his inclusion. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/mar/27/lionel-messi-set-to-feature-in-fifa-world-cup-2026?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/mar/27/lionel-messi-set-to-feature-in-fifa-world-cup-2026?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:45:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/lionel-messi-set-to-feature-in-fifa-world-cup-2026.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item></channel></rss>