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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1346, Charles IV, Count of Luxembourg and King of Bohemia, is elected King of the Romans. In 1958, Hugo Sánchez, Mexican footballer, coach, and manager was born. In 1960, Congo Crisis: The State of Katanga breaks away from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In 1982, The Italy National Football Team defeats West Germany at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium to capture the 1982 FIFA World Cup. In 1986, Raúl García, Spanish footballer was born. In 1986, Yoann Gourcuff, French footballer was born. In 1994, Lucas Ocampos, Argentinian footballer was born. In 2005, Jesús Iglesias, Argentinian racing driver (born 1922) passed away. In 2006, Mumbai train bombings: 209 people are killed in a series of bomb attacks in Mumbai, India. In 2023, Milan Kundera, Czech-French writer (born 1929) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
2026 World Cup: It will be top – Ronaldo speaks on facing Messi, Argentina
Portugal captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, has said it would be “top” to face Lionel Messi and Argentina in the 2026 World Cup. Ronaldo was speaking to the media after scoring twice in the 4-0 win over Uzbekistan on Tuesday. The win takes them top of Group K with four points. “Facing Leo Messi at the World [] 2026 World Cup: It will be top – Ronaldo speaks on facing Messi, Argentina
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World Cup 2026: Messi named best footballer of all-time
Argentina forward, Giuliano Simeone, has named teammate Lionel Messi as the best footballer of all-time. Simeone made the assertion in his post-match interview after Messi came off the bench to score a free-kick in Argentina’s 3-1 win against Jordan in the ongoing World Cup on Saturday. According to the Atletico Madrid star, the 39-year-old Inter Miami [] World Cup 2026: Messi named best footballer of all-time
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