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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1902, Vic Armbruster, Australian rugby league footballer (died 1984) was born. In 1942, Roy Palmer, English cricketer and umpire was born. In 1947, Gareth Edwards, Welsh rugby player and sportscaster was born. In 1962, Dean Wilkins, English footballer and manager was born. In 1969, Alan Mullally, English cricketer and sportscaster was born. In 1984, Jonathan Lewis, American football player was born. In 1984, Michael McGovern, Northern Irish footballer was born. In 2012, Eddy Brown, English footballer and manager (born 1926) passed away. In 2015, D'Army Bailey, American lawyer, judge, and actor (born 1941) passed away. In 2020, Wim Suurbier, Dutch football player (born 1945) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Football's best bromance: Why Bellingham and Haaland break the mould
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The two players have won an army of admirers from social media clips and their honesty in interviews.
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Madrid Universal
· Jul 12, 2026
Real Madrid midfielder joins ranks with Pele after achieving key milestone against Norway
Jude Bellingham was once again the main difference-maker as England secured a seat in the World Cup semifinals with a gritty win over Erling Haaland’s Norway.Bellingham scored both the goals in a 2-...
Football365
· Jun 29, 2026
Transfer rumour ranking: Arsenal, Chelsea not serious over Newcastle, Sunderland skippers
The London elite are taking the p*ss out of the North East clubs, while there’s good and bad news for Liverpool
The Rising Nepal
· Jun 28, 2026
Kane breaks world Cup record as England beat Panama to top group
By Phil McNulty, Chief football writer at New York New Jersey Stadium, June 28:At a glanceJude Bellingham put England ah...
Football Today
· Jul 3, 2026
Premier League 2026/27: Sponsorship landscape undergoes significant change
The launch of the Premier League in 1992 was the catalyst for a seismic transformation in the way English football clubs operate.The changes in the sponsorship landscape are undoubtedly a prime exampl...
Daily Mail
· Jul 9, 2026
Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham have never looked better with England - while Declan Rice is a portrait of pain. And it's proof that the Premier League needs a radical shake-up, writes IAN LADYMAN
Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham have never looked better with England - while Declan Rice is a portrait of pain. And it's proof that the Premier League needs a radical shake-up, writes IAN LADYMAN
Football | The Guardian
· Jun 30, 2026
‘It’s going to be tough’: Declan Rice ready for DR Congo challenge in last 32
England midfielder’s experience with Arsenal last season taught him the need to be patient against teams unwilling to attackDeclan Rice is reflecting on the pivotal moment of his season so far, the one when plenty of people thought it was about to go wrong for him and Arsenal. It was a narrow and painful defeat for them at Manchester City in mid‑April, which meant the clubs were stride for stride with each other at the top of the Premier League. The momentum was with City. Were Arsenal about to blow it?The TV cameras picked out Rice on the Etihad Stadium pitch and, as he shook his head, he was easy to lipread. “It’s not done,” the England midfielder said. It was not. Arsenal won all of their remaining league games, finding a way through unbearable levels of tension. City did not and Arsenal were champions for the first time since 2004. “It could have gone either way,” Rice says with a smile. “That would have lived with me for ever.” Continue reading...
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Related coverage for "Football's best bromance: Why Bellingham and Haaland break the mould": Madrid Universal — Real Madrid midfielder joins ranks with Pele after achieving key milestone against Norway. Football365 — Transfer rumour ranking: Arsenal, Chelsea not serious over Newcastle, Sunderland skippers. The Rising Nepal — Kane breaks world Cup record as England beat Panama to top group. Football Today — Premier League 2026/27: Sponsorship landscape undergoes significant change. Daily Mail — Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham have never looked better with England - while Declan Rice is a portrait of pain. And it's proof that the Premier League needs a radical shake-up, writes IAN LADYMAN. Football | The Guardian — ‘It’s going to be tough’: Declan Rice ready for DR Congo challenge in last 32