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  "id": 12467697,
  "title": "Merino comes up clutch again for Spain as Kane marks record-setting match with 2 goals for England",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/merino-comes-up-clutch-again-for-spain-as-kane-marks-record-setting",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-06T20:57:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
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    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/soccer/2026/10/06/merino-comes-up-clutch-again-for-spain-as-kane-marks-record-setting-match-with-2-goals-for-england"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Spain maintained its impressive 2 1/2-year unbeaten streak in the Nations League, overcoming Croatia with a double from super-sub Mikel Merino in the second half, while England's Harry Kane set a new record with two goals in a match. Merino, often a late arrival on the field for Spain, scored the equalizing goal in the 61st minute after coming on as a substitute, coming back from a goal conceded by Ivan Perišić. This marked the first time Spain had conceded since June 2024. Kane, entering his 125th England match, completed his double and reached a remarkable 91 international goals, currently the highest tally for England. Reflecting the dominance of both teams, Spain joined Portugal as the only nations to secure victories in all their group matches over the past fortnight.",
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        "published": "2026-10-06T21:40:12.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Bellingham hails Kane as England’s greatest after milestone appearance",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/bellingham-hails-kane-as-englands-greatest-after-milestone-appearance",
        "published": "2026-10-06T22:14:35.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Bellingham hails Kane as England's greatest after milestone appearance",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/bellingham-hails-kane-as-englands-greatest-after-milestone-appearance-12490462",
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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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