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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 1950, Gilles Meloche, Canadian ice hockey player and coach was born. In 1969, Chantal Jouanno, French politician, French Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports was born. In 1971, Andriy Kovalenco, Ukrainian-Spanish rugby player was born. In 1977, Marco Silva, Portuguese football manager was born. In 1986, JP Pietersen, South African rugby player was born. In 1990, João Saldanha, Brazilian footballer, manager, and journalist (born 1917) passed away. In 1991, Salih Dursun, Turkish footballer was born. In 1995, Moses Simon, Nigerian footballer was born. In 1995, Luke Shaw, English footballer was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
From career-threatening injury to Ghana’s World Cup heroics : Benjamin Asare’s miracle rise
He was told to consider retirement. His leg was broken in a city derby, the kind of injury that ends careers and crushes dreams. Eighteen months of rehabilitation, countless moments of doubt, and a psychological battle that would have broken lesser men.
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Nepal News
· Jul 7, 2026
अमेरिकालाई हराउँदै बेल्जियम क्वार्टरफाइनलमा
काठमाडौँ। बेल्जियम विश्वकप फुटबलको क्वार्टरफाइनलमा प्रवेश गरेको छ। आज भएको प्रिक्वार्टरफाइनलमा सहआयोजक अमेरिकालाई ४–१ ले पराजित गर्दै बेल्जियम अन्तिम आठमा पुगेको हो। आज बिहान भएको खेलमा बेल्जियमका लागि युवा स्टार चार्ल्स डे केटेलारेले उत्कृष्ट प्रदर्शन गरे। खेलको सुरुवातदेखि नै आक्रामक रूपमा प्रस्तुत भएको बेल्जियमले ९औँ मिनेटमै अग्रता लियो। टोलीका लागि चार्ल्स डे केटेलारेले पहिलो गोल []
Football | The Guardian
· Jun 22, 2026
Past and present World Cups collide as Beiranvand first gives Iran inspiration, then hope | Alexander Abnos
The goalkeeper’s 59th-minute save left mouths agape but it’s not the first time he has created an indelible moment for the teamAs they prepared for the future, the Iran national team looked to its past.Before Sunday’s matchup against a No 9-ranked Belgium with plenty of stars, the team was played a motivational video; a clip containing what midfielder Alireza Jahanbakhsh said were the indelible moments of Iran’s past two World Cup appearances. These included dogged defending, aggressive closing down, and the few moments of on-field triumph against world powers like Spain and Portugal that have characterized this latest generation of a proud footballing hotbed. Continue reading...
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· Jul 7, 2026
Switzerland edge Colombia on PKs to make first World Cup QF since '54
(Photo credit: Simon Fearn-Imagn Images)Ruben Vargas delivered the deciding goal in the fifth round of a penalty shootout and Switzerland advanced to the quarterfinals of the World Cup following a scoreless draw against Colombia on Tuesday in Vancouver.Switzerland goalkeeper Gregor Kobel made a key diving save on Colombia's Cucho Hernandez in the fourth round of PKs. Granit Xhaka, Zeki Amdouni and Cedric
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· Jun 26, 2026
Queiroz hails Asare’s exploits against England
Ghana coach, Carlos Queiroz, has praised goalkeeper Benjamin Asare for his outstanding performance in the Black Stars’ goalless draw with England at the Boston Stadium. The Hearts of Oak goalkeeper produced a series of key saves, including a decisive stop to deny England winger, Bukayo Saka, as Ghana held firm to grab a key point The post Queiroz hails Asare’s exploits against England appeared first on Ghanaian Times.
BBC
· Jun 25, 2026
Is the World Cup ball making it hard for goalkeepers?
Heroic goalkeepers have repeatedly stepped up at this World Cup. Curacao keeper Eloy Room made a record-equalling 15 saves as his side also claimed their first ever World Cup point. Iran's Alireza Beiranvand produced a string of superb stops to keep Belgium at bay in a goalless draw.
Iran Herald
· Jun 22, 2026
Egypt down New Zealand, take command of Group G
(Photo credit: Anne-Marie Sorvin-Imagn Images)Liverpool star Mohamed Salah scored his first goal of the tournament as part of a second-half flurry to deliver Egypt their first World Cup victory, 3-1 over New Zealand on Sunday night in Vancouver.Both Salah and Mostafa Zico tallied a goal and an assist as Egypt (1-0-1, 4 points) rallied from a 1-0 halftime hole and took over first place in Group G. Trezegue
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