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  "title": "Flick explains why Barcelona were ‘100% convinced’ to sign Rodri: ‘Possibly the best No. 6’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/flick-explains-why-barcelona-were-100-convinced-to-sign-rodri",
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  "published": "2026-08-19T07:35:00.000Z",
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        "title": "Barcelona projected lineup 2026/27: How Rodri changes things for Hansi Flick in hunt for Champions League title",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/barcelona-projected-lineup-2026-27-how-rodri-changes-things-for-hansi",
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Fenerbahce held by Lyon in Champions League play-offs",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/fenerbahce-held-by-lyon-in-champions-league-play-offs",
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        "outlet": "France 24",
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        "published": "2026-08-18T23:06:27.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Japan Times",
        "title": "Rodri eager to “feel that excitement again” after move to Barcelona",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/rodri-eager-to-feel-that-excitement-again-after-move-to-barcelona",
        "published": "2026-08-19T01:08:00.000Z"
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