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      <description><![CDATA[The Squad Cost Ratio replaces PSR from 2026/27, tying what clubs can spend on their squads directly to what they earn.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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