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On July 11, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1921, A truce in the Irish War of Independence comes into effect. In 1958, Hugo Sánchez, Mexican footballer, coach, and manager was born. In 1972, Cormac Battle, English-Irish singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer was born. In 1982, The Italy National Football Team defeats West Germany at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium to capture the 1982 FIFA World Cup. In 1984, Morné Steyn, South African rugby player was born. In 1987, Avi Ran, Israeli footballer (born 1963) passed away. In 1990, Mona Barthel, German tennis player was born. In 1994, Lucas Ocampos, Argentinian footballer was born. In 2005, Jesús Iglesias, Argentinian racing driver (born 1922) passed away. In 2020, Marc Angelucci, American attorney and men's rights activist, Vice-president of the National Coalition for Men (born 1968) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Argentina continue to show ‘heart’ but flaws are apparent before Switzerland clash

Close calls against Cape Verde and Egypt show Scaloni’s side are vulnerable, despite all the brilliance of Lionel MessiIt is among the defining moments of this World Cup: Lionel Messi wandering the pitch in Atlanta with tears rolling down his face. Minutes earlier, Argentina had been down two goals to Egypt and on the brink of elimination in the last 16. Messi had missed a penalty and was set to bear blame for the result. Instead, the Argentina legend created the same magic he always seems to, spearheading a miraculous, three-goal swing in just over 10 minutes and pushing the Albiceleste into the quarter-finals.And now he was crying. And so were his teammates. And so was his head coach, Lionel Scaloni, who could not contain his emotion in a post-game interview. His own players, the coach says, have taken to calling him el llorón. The crybaby. “I can’t even look at you,” Scaloni told a touchline reporter, in tears. “I’m sorry. I’m obviously very emotional. What a group of players, brother. I’m sorry. That’s it, I have to go.” Continue reading...
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