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            <title><![CDATA[O'Neill praises 'fantastic' departing Deschamps]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill praises outgoing French boss Didier Deschamps as a "fantastic national team manager".]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 22:16:07 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[NI squad has exciting future ahead - McKenna ]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Northern Ireland captain Rebecca McKenna says new manager Michael McArdle has "brought a breath of fresh air" since taking over at the helm.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:57:52 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Striker Ukek joins Larne from Portadown]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Irish Premiership champions Larne have announced the signing of forward Josh Ukek following the expiry of his contract at Portadown.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:07:06 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Emotion and celebration for Deschamps' home farewell]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[There will be "emotion and celebration" in Lille on Monday as  manager Didier Deschamps prepares for his last match as France manager on home soil.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:04:51 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Euro 2016 10 years on - and NI's bright future]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Ten years on from Euro 2016, Josh Magennis reflects on the finals in France, his own ambitions and hopes for Michael O'Neill's young squad.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 11:26:10 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Latest from the Irish Premiership]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[News, views and reaction from the Irish Premiership]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 19:43:49 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Republic of Ireland will face France with 'belief']]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Republic of Ireland midfielder Ruesha Littlejohn says there is "belief" they can get the win they need against France in Grenoble on Tuesday [20:00 BST] to send them through to next year's World Cup in Brazil.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:03:11 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Meet the Swiss teen Barcelona signed via Instagram]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[BBC Sport NI looks at the rise of Swiss teenager Sydney Schertenleib, who Barcelona approached to sign for the club via an Instagram direct message.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 16:54:41 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Republic of Ireland have 'so much momentum' - Carusa ]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Republic of Ireland striker Kyra Carusa says they are ready for Tuesday's "historic and massive" World Cup qualifier against France in Grenoble.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 11:37:23 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Larne to host Coleraine in Charity Shield on 3 July]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Larne will host Coleraine at Inver Park in this year's NIFL Charity Shield game on Friday 3 July.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:34:31 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Callaghan fumes at call not to give Turkey red card]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Former Northern Ireland captain Marissa Callaghan says that Turkey striker Busem Seker "had to be sent off" after she controversially handled the ball before later scoring the winner during their 2-1 victory over Michael McArdle's side. ]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:56:44 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Highlights: Turkey edge out Northern Ireland in qualifier]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Watch highlights as Turkey claim a controversial 2-1 win over Northern Ireland in their World Cup qualifying game.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 20:13:25 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Highlights: NI edge past Guinea in friendly]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Watch highlights as defender Tom Atcheson scores and is sent off as Northern Ireland beat Guinea 1-0 in a friendly in Cadiz.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:39:04 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Watch: Fitzpatrick hat-trick as Blues ease past Swifts ]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Watch highlights as Matthew Fitzpatrick scores a hat-trick to help Linfield beat Dungannon Swifts 3-1 in the Irish Premiership European play-off final at Windsor Park.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 21:08:07 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Highlights: Coleraine edge out Swifts to clinch Irish Cup final win]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Watch highlights as Coleraine come out on top in a five-goal thriller against Dungannon Swifts to collect the Irish Cup.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 16:33:33 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Highlights: Crues beat Annagh on penalties to secure Premiership spot]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Watch highlights as Crusaders retain their Irish Premiership status thanks to a penalty shootout victory over Annagh United.

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            <pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 21:50:04 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Highlights: Crues score late to beat Annagh]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Watch highlights as Crusaders come from behind to beat Annagh United 3-2 in the first leg of the promotion/relegation play-off at the BMG Arena.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:10:24 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Winner takes all as Republic of Ireland look to France]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Republic of Ireland will look ahead to their winner takes all game against France for automatic World Cup qualification after their dramatic 3-2 win over Netherlands on Friday.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 09:52:28 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Will club momentum boost NI's World Cup hopes? ]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[With silverware fresh in their hands, many of Northern Ireland's players will arrive for international duty brimming with confidence. ]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:30:47 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Quiz: Can you name every country Northern Ireland have faced?]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Test whether you are able to name every country Northern Ireland have faced in international football. ]]></description>
            <link>https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cjdp72ymvjyo?at_medium=RSS&amp;at_campaign=rss</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:31:52 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's at stake for NI in their World Cup qualifiers?]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[BBC Sport NI looks at the possible outcomes heading into the final round of fixtures.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:21:42 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Devenny not ready for the beach after latest trophy]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Crystal Palace's Justin Devenny says he is not ready for the beach yet as he gets ready to face Guinea and France with Northern Ireland.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:52:11 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Lynch 'firmly believes' he can turn Derry form around]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Derry City boss Tiernan Lynch says he "firmly believes I can turn this around" despite mounting pressure on his position following Friday's loss to Dundalk.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 09:41:58 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA['An exciting young talent' - Meet NI's new recruit]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Northern Ireland manager Michael McArdle says that teenager Emily Cassap is an "exciting young talent" as she is called into the senior squad for the first time.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 15:23:24 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Who are NI's uncapped teens Graham and O'Neill?]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Northern Ireland's World Cup dream may have ended in March but the squad for June's internationals suggests Michael O'Neill has one eye on the future.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 07:06:42 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Cassap handed first Northern Ireland call-up]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Former England youth international Emily Cassap is handed her first senior Northern Ireland call-up for June's World Cup qualifiers with Turkey and Switzerland.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 10:12:35 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA['We shouldn't be in this position' on Israel games - Coleman]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Republic of Ireland defender Seamus Coleman insists questions on whether they should face Israel in the upcoming Nations League "should not have landed on our toes".]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 10:21:44 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Why did O'Neill extend NI deal after Blackburn interest?]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Michael O'Neill says he knew in his heart that he did not want to leave his role as Northern Ireland manager amid interest from Blackburn Rovers.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c62r166j26ko?at_medium=RSS&amp;at_campaign=rss</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 15:37:38 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Five reasons why Best was a genius]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[George Best would have been 80 on 22 May. Take a look back on an unforgettable career and enjoy five of his most memorable goals.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 05:42:40 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Ballymena United]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[A season full of inconsistency again plagued Ballymena United.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 08:07:42 GMT</pubDate>
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            <description><![CDATA[Bangor's first season back in the top flight in 15 years was a successful one.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 08:07:58 GMT</pubDate>
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            <description><![CDATA[Silverware and a record-breaking points tally, it has been a great campaign for Carrick Rangers. ]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 08:08:13 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Cliftonville]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Cliftonville fans will be relieved to see the end of a season that has had plenty turbulent moments. 

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            <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 08:08:33 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Coleraine]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[It has been a whirlwind season for the Bannsiders, who finished second in the Premiership and won the Irish Cup for the first time since 2018.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 08:08:51 GMT</pubDate>
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            <description><![CDATA[Crusaders will file this season under one that 'must not happen again' after the side had to defeat Annagh United on penalties to secure their spot in next year's Irish Premiership.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 08:09:32 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dungannon Swifts]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[It was always going to be a challenge for Rodney McAree's side to replicate last season's triumph, when they lifted the Irish Cup for the first time.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 08:11:55 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Glenavon]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Falling just short of what would have been one of the most commendable relegation escapes in recent years, the Lurgan Blues will play in the Championship next season.

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            <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 08:12:13 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Glentoran]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[A season filled with so much potential, ended up a frustrating one for the Glens. ]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 08:12:37 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Larne]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Larne deservedly lifted this season's Irish Premiership after an impressive campaign.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 08:12:56 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Linfield]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[European football and a trophy on paper sounds like a favourable campaign but, for a club like Linfield, it will not be considered one.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 08:03:51 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Portadown]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[All eyes will be on how Portadown fare next season with David Jeffrey at the helm, after a solid 2025-26 campaign.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 08:07:14 GMT</pubDate>
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