Today in News History
On June 29, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1596, Emperor Go-Mizunoo of Japan (died 1680) was born. In 1920, César Rodríguez Álvarez, Spanish footballer and manager (died 1995) was born. In 1935, Katsuya Nomura, Japanese baseball player and manager (died 2020) was born. In 1939, Amarildo Tavares da Silveira, Brazilian footballer and coach was born. In 1954, Léo Júnior, Brazilian footballer, coach, and manager was born. In 1958, Rosa Mota, Portuguese runner was born. In 1969, Tōru Hashimoto, Japanese lawyer and politician was born. In 1969, Pavlos Dermitzakis, Greek footballer and manager was born. In 2014, Damian D'Oliveira, South African cricketer (born 1960) passed away. In 2015, Josef Masopust, Czech footballer and coach (born 1931) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Brazil into last 16 as Martinelli strikes in stoppage time to break Japan hearts
Not for the first time in this tournament, there were long periods when Brazil did not impress. And not for the first time in this tournament, they got away with it. It may be inexplicable but the Carlo Ancelotti method that worked at Real Madrid is working again: stay in games and eventually either opponents will make a mistake or brilliant players will do something brilliant.Brazil were 1-0 down at half-time and struggling. Their earliest ever exit form a World Cup seemed entirely possible. Five players in the Brazil starting lineup were aged over 30, five of the six most defensive players – and they looked it. Japan were quicker, slicker, sharper and more imaginative. But the introduction of Endrick and a change of shape and approach at half-time changed everything. Brazil started slinging crosses into the box and Japan wobbled. Casemiro, barely a pedestrian in the first half, headed the equaliser and, deep into injury time, Gabriel Martinelli squeezed in the winner.Full report to follow Continue reading...
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