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        <title><![CDATA[Arsenal crowned EPL champions after Man City draw]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[LONDON: Arsenal celebrated their first Premier League title for 22 years on Tuesday after Manchester City were held to a 1-1 draw by Bournemouth, sparking wild scenes of joy around...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Arsenal fans celebrate their team winning the English Premier League, outside the Emirates Stadium in London on May 19, 2026.  Arsenal celebrated their first Premier League title for 22 years late on May 19 after Manchester City were held to a 1-1 draw by Bournemouth, sparking wild scenes of joy around the Emirates Stadium.  (Photo by Brook Mitchell / AFP)</media:title>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 17:26:21 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Ibri stay alive, Sur climb to eighth in Round 25 of JL]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT: The penultimate round of the Jindal League delivered movement at both ends of the table, with Al Shabab holding on to second place, Al Nasr dropping points and the battle t...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Al Rustaq and Al Khabourah shared the points after a dramatic 3-3 draw in the penultimate round.</media:title>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 18:01:28 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Oman drawn with Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Kuwait in Khaleeji 27]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT: Oman have been drawn in Group A alongside hosts Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Kuwait for the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup, following the official draw ceremony held in Jeddah, Saudi Arab...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 17:53:59 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Ronaldo, 41, leads Portugal into his sixth World Cup]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[LISBON: Veteran Portugal striker Cristiano Ronaldo will lead his country into the 2026 World Cup this summer after coach Roberto Martinez named the 41-year-old in his squad on Tues...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Cristiano Ronaldo.</media:title>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 17:39:49 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Guardiola set for emotional Man City farewell after era-defining decade]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MANCHESTER, England: ​Pep Guardiola is expected to take charge of ​Manchester City for the final time on Sunday, drawing the curtain down on a decade that has reshaped not only his...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola.</media:title>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 17:36:21 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Oman U20 conclude Egypt camp with second friendly defeat]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT: Oman U20 concluded their overseas training camp in Cairo with another valuable test against Egypt U20, going down 2-1 in the second international friendly played at the Spo...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Oman U20 players in action during their overseas training camp in Cairo.
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:12:27 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Sundowns beat FAR Rabat 1-0 in African CL first leg]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[A thunderbolt free-kick from Aubrey Modiba gave South African club Mameloldi Sundowns a 1-0 win over Moroccan visitors FAR Rabat on Sunday in the CAF Champions League final first l...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Brayan Leon Muniz reacts after attempting to score a goal during the CAF Champions League final first leg football match between Mamelodi Sundowns and AS FAR. — AFP</media:title>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 15:57:01 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Iran&#039;s World Cup football team leaves for Turkiye]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Tehran: Iran's national football team was headed to Turkiye on Monday to play a final friendly match and apply for visas to fly to the United States for the 2026 World Cup, Iranian...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 09:29:09 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Semenyo magic hands Man City 1-0 FA Cup win over Chelsea]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[LONDON; ​Manchester City's Antoine Semenyo produced a ​moment of magic to win the FA Cup on Saturday, a 1-0 victory over Chelsea completing an English cup double for Pep Guardiola'...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Manchester City players celebrate with the FA Cup trophy. — Reuters</media:title>
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                        <pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 15:57:04 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[USM beat Zamalek on penalties to win CAF Confederation Cup]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Johannesburg: Algerian club USM Alger beat Egyptian hosts Zamalek 8-7 on penalties in Cairo on Saturday to win the CAF Confederation Cup for a second time.Zamalek won the second le...]]></description>
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            <media:title>USM Alger players celebrate winning the CAF Confederation Cup.</media:title>
            <media:text>USM Alger players celebrate winning the CAF Confederation Cup.</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 15:37:22 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Ronaldo suffers more agony as Al Nassr lose 1-0 in AFC final]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo suffered heartache for the second time in a week when his Saudi club Al Nassr were stunned at home 1-0 by Japan's Gamba Osaka in the AFC Champions League Two fina...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Gamba Osaka players celebrate with the trophy after their victory over Al-Nassr of Saudi Arabia in the AFC final.</media:title>
            <media:text>Gamba Osaka players celebrate with the trophy after their victory over Al-Nassr of Saudi Arabia in the AFC final.</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 15:36:08 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[North Korean women footballers land in the South]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Incheon: Kang Jin-kyu A North Korean women's football team landed in South Korea on Sunday, marking the first visit by a sports team from the isolated country to its southern neigh...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 08:48:59 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Dhofar upset Al Shabab, Seeb cruise past Al Nahda]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT: Round 24 of the Jindal League produced another decisive set of results, with Dhofar boosting their position through a 2-0 win over Al Shabab, champions Seeb delivering a co...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Dhofar boosted their survival hopes with a 2-0 win over Al Shabab.</media:title>
            <media:text>Dhofar boosted their survival hopes with a 2-0 win over Al Shabab.</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 17:36:56 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Oman U20 fall to Egypt in opening friendly]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT: Oman’s national youth football team began their overseas camp in Egypt with a useful competitive test, despite suffering a 2-1 defeat against Egypt U20 in their first inter...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Oman U20 players during a training session at their recent internal camp in Muscat.</media:title>
            <media:text>Oman U20 players during a training session at their recent internal camp in Muscat.</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 17:29:14 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[De Ligt to miss World Cup after back surgery]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MANCHESTER: Matthijs de Ligt will miss the Netherlands' World Cup campaign after undergoing back surgery to address an injury that has kept him out since November.The Manchester Un...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 17:10:39 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Al Nasr defeat Bahla, Saham edge Oman Club in JL Round 24]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT, MAY 14 Al Nasr returned to winning ways with a 3-1 victory over Bahla at Nizwa Sports Complex, while Saham claimed a narrow 1-0 home win over Oman Club in another Round 24...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Players challenge for the ball during Saham’s Jindal League Round 24 encounter with Oman Club.</media:title>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 16:56:57 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Sur secure safety, Al Rustaq claim home win in JL]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT, MAY 13Round 24 of the Jindal League opened with two significant results at both ends of the table, as Sur secured their top-flight status with a 2-1 win over Al Khabourah,...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Sur secure safety with a win over Al Khabourah in Jindal League.</media:title>
            <media:text>Sur secure safety with a win over Al Khabourah in Jindal League.</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 16:40:42 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Qatar edge Oman U17 in Doha friendly]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT: Oman’s national U17 football team suffered a 2-1 defeat against Qatar in their opening friendly match during the squad’s external training camp in Doha, as preparations con...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Oman U17 players during a training session at their recent internal camp in Muscat.</media:title>
            <media:text>Oman U17 players during a training session at their recent internal camp in Muscat.</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 17:04:13 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Oman U20 Gear Up in Egypt]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT: Oman’s national youth football team have entered an important phase of preparation with an overseas training camp in Egypt from May 11 to 18, as head coach Hamad al Azzani...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Oman U20 players during a training session as part of their recent internal camp in Muscat ahead of upcoming regional and Asian assignments.</media:title>
            <media:text>Oman U20 players during a training session as part of their recent internal camp in Muscat ahead of upcoming regional and Asian assignments.</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 16:11:45 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Oman drawn in group A of the AFC Asian Cup 2027]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT: Oman’s national football team has been drawn in Group A alongside host nation Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Palestine following the official draw ceremony for the AFC Asian Cup...]]></description>
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            <media:title>General view after the draw as the trophy is seen</media:title>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 16:13:28 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Man City keep title race alive, Liverpool frustrated by Chelsea]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Manchester City kept the pressure on Arsenal at the top of the Premier League with a 3-0 win over Brentford, while Liverpool were booed off after a 1-1 draw against struggling Chel...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Manchester City&#039;s Jeremy Doku in action with Brentford&#039;s Dango Ouattara. — Reuters</media:title>
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        <title><![CDATA[Sohar clinch first ever title at Jetour Cup]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT, MAY 9Sohar Club wrote a new chapter in their history after winning their first official football title with a 1-0 victory over Al Nahda in the final of the Jetour Football...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Sohar players celebrate with the Jetour Cup trophy after their 1-0 win over Al Nahda.</media:title>
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        <title><![CDATA[Argentina fans hurt by FIFA World Cup ticket prices]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Matias Celestino rattles off in order all 18 qualification games the Argentina men’s national soccer team played en route to this year’s World Cup. He att...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 07:02:08 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Villa crush Forest to reach Europa final against Freiburg]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[BIRMINGHAM, United Kingdom: Aston Villa reached their first European final for 44 years in memorable style with a 4-0 demolition of Nottingham Forest in the Europa League semifinal...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Freiburg&#039;s German defender #17 Lukas Kuebler (2L) scores his team&#039;s third goal against Sporting Braga&#039;s Czech goalkeeper #01 Lukas Hornicek (R) during the UEFA Europa League semi-final second leg football match between SC Freiburg and SC Braga in Freiburg im Breisgau, southwestern Germany on May 7, 2026. (Photo by Silas STEIN / AFP)
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            <media:text>Freiburg&#039;s German defender #17 Lukas Kuebler (2L) scores his team&#039;s third goal against Sporting Braga&#039;s Czech goalkeeper #01 Lukas Hornicek (R) during the UEFA Europa League semi-final second leg football match between SC Freiburg and SC Braga in Freiburg im Breisgau, southwestern Germany on May 7, 2026. (Photo by Silas STEIN / AFP)
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        <title><![CDATA[Palace overcome Shakhtar to reach historic final against vallecano]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1189278/sports/football/palace-overcome-shakhtar-to-reach-historic-final-against-vallecano]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[LONDON: Crystal Palace soared into their first European final on Thursday, completing an emphatic 5-2 aggregate win over Shakhtar Donetsk to give manager Oliver Glasner the chance...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Crystal Palace&#039;s Jaydee Canvot celebrates with teammates after Ismaila Sarr scores their second goal. — Reuters</media:title>
            <media:text>Crystal Palace&#039;s Jaydee Canvot celebrates with teammates after Ismaila Sarr scores their second goal. — Reuters</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 17:01:54 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Al Azani reshapes Oman youth squad ahead of next phase]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1189250/sports/football/al-azani-reshapes-oman-youth-squad-ahead-of-next-phase]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT: Oman’s youth national team has entered a new phase of assessment and rebuilding as head coach Hamad al Azani continues to widen the selection base before the team’s upcomin...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Head coach Hamad al Azani continues to widen the selection base before the team’s upcoming international commitments.</media:title>
            <media:text>Head coach Hamad al Azani continues to widen the selection base before the team’s upcoming international commitments.</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 17:22:20 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Holders PSG edge Bayern to reach CL final]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUNICH, Germany: Holders Paris Saint-Germain set up a Champions League final against Arsenal after a 1-1 second-leg draw at Bayern Munich secured a 6-5 aggregate victory on Wednesd...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Paris St Germain&#039;s Ousmane Dembele in action with Bayern Munich&#039;s Harry Kane REUTERS</media:title>
            <media:text>Paris St Germain&#039;s Ousmane Dembele in action with Bayern Munich&#039;s Harry Kane REUTERS</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 17:06:09 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Oman Club claim vital win over Samayil in JL]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1189188/sports/football/oman-club-claim-vital-win-over-samayil-in-jl]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: Oman Club signed off Round 23 of the Jindal League with a valuable 2-1 victory over Samayil at Seeb Stadium, climbing to sixth place and securing their place in next season...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Oman Club beat Samayil to climb to sixth spot in the Jindal League.</media:title>
            <media:text>Oman Club beat Samayil to climb to sixth spot in the Jindal League.</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 18:18:27 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Saka ends Arsenal&#039;s 20-year wait to reach CL final]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1189182/sports/football/saka-ends-arsenals-20-year-wait-to-reach-cl-final]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[LONDON: Arsenal reached the Champions League final for the first time in 20 years as Bukayo Saka sealed a 1-0 win against Atletico Madrid on Tuesday.Mikel Arteta's side settled the...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Arsenal&#039;s English midfielder #07 Bukayo Saka scores the team&#039;s first goal during the UEFA Champions League second-leg semi-final football match between Arsenal and Atletico Madrid at the Emirates Stadium in north London on May 5, 2026.  (Photo by Adrian Dennis / AFP)
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            <media:text>Arsenal&#039;s English midfielder #07 Bukayo Saka scores the team&#039;s first goal during the UEFA Champions League second-leg semi-final football match between Arsenal and Atletico Madrid at the Emirates Stadium in north London on May 5, 2026.  (Photo by Adrian Dennis / AFP)
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 17:44:27 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Al Rustaq relegated after defeat against Al Shabab]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT: The third day of Round 23 in the Jindal League produced three significant outcomes, with Al Shabab securing a hard-fought win over Al Rustaq to consolidate second place, Al...]]></description>
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            <media:title>A moment from the Al Shabab-Al Rustaq clash at Seeb Stadium.</media:title>
            <media:text>A moment from the Al Shabab-Al Rustaq clash at Seeb Stadium.</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 18:02:40 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Diriyah to host AFC Asian Cup 2027 draw]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[The eyes of Asia will turn on Saturday, May 9, to Diriyah, Saudi Arabia, which will host the official draw ceremony for the AFC Asian Cup 2027, one of the continent’s most prestigi...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Diriyah to host AFC Asian Cup</media:title>
            <media:text>Diriyah to host AFC Asian Cup</media:text>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 17:49:18 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Advantage Arsenal as Man City held in six-goal Everton thriller]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1189120/sports/football/advantage-arsenal-as-man-city-held-in-six-goal-everton-thriller]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[LIVERPOOL: Jeremy Doku's stoppage-time strike salvaged Manchester City a 3-3 draw at Everton, but a second half collapse handed the destiny of the Premier League title back to Arse...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Manchester City&#039;s Jeremy Doku scores their third goal against Everton. — Reuters</media:title>
            <media:text>Manchester City&#039;s Jeremy Doku scores their third goal against Everton. — Reuters</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 17:32:04 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Sur beat Ibri to boost survival hopes]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT: Sur claimed an important 2-1 victory over Ibri at Nizwa Sports Complex, producing a strong second-half response to secure three valuable points in the Jindal League and imp...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Action from Sur’s 2-1 win over Ibri in the Jindal League at Nizwa Sports Complex.</media:title>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 19:53:01 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Seeb tighten title grip; Sohar and Bahla draw]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1188990/sports/football/seeb-tighten-title-grip-sohar-and-bahla-draw]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT: Sohar and Bahla opened round 23 of the Jindal League (JL) with a 1-1 draw at Sohar Sports Complex, before leaders Seeb moved closer to the league title with a dramatic 2-1...]]></description>
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            <media:title>A moment from the Seeb-Dhofar clash at Seeb Stadium.</media:title>
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                        <pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 16:09:25 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Barcelona on verge of Liga title, Villarreal secure top four]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres took Barcelona to the brink of the La Liga title with late goals to earn them a 2-1 win at Osasuna on Saturday.Elsewhere, Villarreal guaranteed...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Alejandro Catena and Barcelona&#039;s Spanish midfielder Fermin Lopez vie for the ball during the Spanish league football match between CA Osasuna and FC Barcelona. — AFP</media:title>
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                        <pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 15:44:16 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Al Shabab go second, Al Nahda edge Samayil]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT: Al Shabab reinforced their position near the top of the Jindal League standings after a convincing 3-0 home win over Saham at Seeb Stadium in a postponed Round 21 fixture,...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Al Shabab player celebrates during their 3-0 win over Saham in a postponed Jindal League match.</media:title>
            <media:text>Al Shabab player celebrates during their 3-0 win over Saham in a postponed Jindal League match.</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 17:23:21 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Infantino confirms Iran will play World Cup games in US]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[VANCOUVER: Fifa President Gianni Infantino reiterated that Iran will play their World Cup games in the United States as scheduled as football's power-brokers met in Vancouver on Th...]]></description>
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            <media:title>FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during the congress as the FIFA World Cup Trophy is seen REUTERS</media:title>
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 17:02:41 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Arsenal, Atletico trade penalties in CL semifinal draw]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MADRID: Julian Alvarez's penalty secured Atletico Madrid a 1-1 draw against Arsenal in a nervy Champions League semifinal first leg clash on Wednesday.Viktor Gyokeres sent the Prem...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Atletico Madrid&#039;s Julian Alvarez celebrates scoring their first goal with Koke and Matteo Ruggeri. REUTERS</media:title>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:57:01 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Infantino re-election boost after securing Asia, Africa backing]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[VANCOUVER: Fifa President Gianni Infantino's hopes of securing re-election as the head of world football received a massive boost on Thursday after pledges of support from the Afri...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Fifa president Gianni Infantino with former player Mario Yepes during a match played during the media events ahead of Fifa 76th congress in Vancouver, Canada. — Reuters</media:title>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:55:42 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[FIFA boosts cash payments for World Cup]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ FIFA on Tuesday announced a sharp increase in overall financial distributions for this year's World Cup, boosting cash payments to nearly $900 million following concerns over the...]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Bahla held as Sohar claim key win over Al Nasr]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT: The second day of Round 22 in the Jindal League brought another shift in the standings, as Bahla were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw against Oman Club, while Sohar claimed...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Karl Winda rescued a point for Bahla in their 1-1 draw against Oman Club.</media:title>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:56:23 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Seeb extend lead; Al Nahda, Al Khabourah win]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT: The opening day of round 22 in the Jindal League saw leaders Seeb maintain their strong hold on top spot, while important movement continued across the rest of the standing...]]></description>
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            <media:title>A moment from Seeb’s 4-2 triumph over Al Rustaq at Al Rustaq Sports Complex</media:title>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:17:44 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Oman U-17s Open Internal Camp]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT: Oman’s national U-17 football team began a new internal training camp on Monday evening at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in Bausher, as part of its build-up for a demand...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:17:41 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Oman set for Indonesia, Kuwait friendlies in June]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT, APRIL 25Oman national football team will return to action during the upcoming Fifa international break in June with two friendly matches against Indonesia and Kuwait, as pa...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Oman head coach Tarik Sektioui during a training session.</media:title>
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:16:07 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Spurs, West Ham win in battle for EPL survival]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[LONDON: West Ham scored a late winner on Saturday to stay two points clear of Tottenham in the battle to avoid Premier League relegation on a day of breathless drama.Spurs looked s...]]></description>
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            <media:title>West Ham United&#039;s Callum Wilson celebrates scoring their second goal against Everton at the London Stadium. — Reuters</media:title>
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:01:06 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Slot rises for Japan, Saudi Arabia as Asian Champions]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[JEDDAH: Clubs from ⁠Saudi Arabia and Japan are due to see their slots in the ​Asian Champions League Elite ​increased to five from next season after the Asian Football Confederatio...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Machida Zelvia vs Shabab Al Ahli</media:title>
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:25:19 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Samson, Hosein star as Chennai hammer]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUMBAI: Opener Sanju Samson struck his second IPL century of the season to set up a thumping 103-run win for Chennai Super Kings in a battle of heavyweights against Mumbai Indians...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Chennai Super Kings&#039; Akeal Hosein celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Mumbai Indians&#039; Suryakumar Yadav. — Reuters</media:title>
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:50:03 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Chelsea players are united, says McFarlane]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[LONDON: Chelsea interim coach Calum McFarlane said ⁠the team was not dwelling on the firing of previous manager Liam Rosenior, ​and instead focusing on beating ​Leeds United this w...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Chelsea interim coach Calum McFarlane said ⁠the team was not dwelling on the firing of previous manager Liam Rosenior (pictured). — Reuters</media:title>
            <media:text>Chelsea interim coach Calum McFarlane said ⁠the team was not dwelling on the firing of previous manager Liam Rosenior (pictured). — Reuters</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:47:45 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Oman U17s set for intensive camps ahead of key events]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT: The Oman Under-17 team will have an intensive preparation programme over the coming months, as the squad will build up towards three major regional and continental competit...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Oman U17 players during a training session.</media:title>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:12:08 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Spain&#039;s Yamal injured, expected to be fit for World Cup]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[BARCELONA: Spain's Lamine Yamal has picked up a hamstring injury, but is expected to be fit for the upcoming World Cup, his club Barcelona announced on Thursday."Tests have confirm...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Barcelona&#039;s Spanish forward #07 Ferran Torres (L) asks for substitution as Barcelona&#039;s Spanish forward #10 Lamine Yamal lies on the ground after sustaining an injury during the Spanish league match against RC Celta de Vigo at Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on April 22. — AFP
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            <media:text>Barcelona&#039;s Spanish forward #07 Ferran Torres (L) asks for substitution as Barcelona&#039;s Spanish forward #10 Lamine Yamal lies on the ground after sustaining an injury during the Spanish league match against RC Celta de Vigo at Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on April 22. — AFP
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:52:59 +0400</pubDate>
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