Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1924, Faidon Matthaiou, Greek basketball player and coach (died 2011) was born. In 1943, World War II: Battle of Kursk: German and Soviet forces engage in the Battle of Prokhorovka, one of the largest armored engagements of all time. In 1943, Paul Silas, American basketball player and coach (died 2022) was born. In 1961, Heikko Glöde, German footballer and manager was born. In 1962, Dean Wilkins, English footballer and manager was born. In 1969, Alan Mullally, English cricketer and sportscaster was born. In 1969, Chantal Jouanno, French politician, French Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports was born. In 1979, Nikos Barlos, Greek basketball player was born. In 1990, João Saldanha, Brazilian footballer, manager, and journalist (born 1917) passed away. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Best team, moments, matches and players of the group stage
As the World Cup group stages come to an end, BBC Sport reporters pick their highlights so far.
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· Jun 28, 2026
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· Jun 29, 2026
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· Jul 6, 2026
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