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  "id": 11782976,
  "title": "Yamal on target as Spain hold off Czech Republic",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/yamal-on-target-as-spain-hold-off-czech-republic-11782976",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-03T21:31:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
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    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/10/04/yamal-on-target-as-spain-hold-off-czech-republic"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Oviedo saw Spain triumph 3-1 over the Czech Republic in a Nations League match, with Lamine Yamal continuing his impressive scoring form. This victory moves Spain three points ahead of England in Group A3. Earlier, Thomas Tuchel's Czech team had defeated Croatia 7-0 in Rijeka. Spain took a two-goal lead thanks to goals from Yamal and captain Rodri Hernandez, but Jiri Slama reduced the gap in the 80th minute. Merino sealed Spain's win late on after Krejci received a red card. The 19-year-old Yamal, a Ballon d'Or contender, scored his 11th goal in his last eight games for club and country. Rodri, Spain's captain, scored for the first time in over two years. Coach Luis de la Fuente made several changes from his previous match against Croatia, including debuting full-back Ivan Fresneda and striker Roberto Fernandez.",
  "summary": "The world champions moved three points clear of England at the top of Group A3 after securing a 3-1 win over the Czech Republic in the Nations League.",
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        "title": "Yamal on target as Spain hold off Czech Republic",
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        "title": "Yamal on target as Spain hold off Czech Republic",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/yamal-on-target-as-spain-hold-off-czech-republic-11782705",
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        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Spain beat Czech Republic to maintain winning run",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/spain-beat-czech-republic-to-maintain-winning-run",
        "published": "2026-10-03T21:37:00.000Z"
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        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Yamal on target as Spain hold off Czech Republic",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/yamal-on-target-as-spain-hold-off-czech-republic-11782511",
        "published": "2026-10-03T22:24:37.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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