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On July 2, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1915, Porfirio Díaz, Mexican general and politician, 29th President of Mexico (born 1830) passed away. In 1918, Athos Bulcão, Brazilian painter and sculptor (died 2008) was born. In 1930, Carlos Menem, Argentinian lawyer and politician, 50th President of Argentina (died 2021) was born. In 1952, Sylvia Rivera, American transgender rights activist (died 2002) was born. In 1964, Jose Canseco, Cuban-American baseball player and mixed martial artist was born. In 1964, Ozzie Canseco, Cuban-American baseball player, coach, and manager was born. In 1981, Carlos Rogers, American football player was born. In 1986, Rodrigo Rojas and Carmen Gloria Quintana are burnt alive during a street demonstration against the dictatorship of General Augusto Pinochet in Chile. In 1987, Esteban Granero, Spanish footballer was born. In 1994, Andrés Escobar, Colombian footballer (born 1967) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Ghosts of the Azteca: England return to scene of infamous Maradona handball

Football | The Guardian

July 2, 2026

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Ghosts of the Azteca: England return to scene of infamous Maradona handball

Mexico have a formidable record in their iconic stadium but for many it will always be associated with one playerAs soon as the World Cup draw was completed in Washington DC last December, the date went into the diary, circled in bold by every England fan that hoped to travel, and millions more who knew they would not. Sunday 5 July, Mexico City. If everything went to plan and Thomas Tuchel’s team topped Group L and won their last-32 tie, they would be going to the Azteca Stadium for the last 16.There was another element in play. If Mexico won their group and advanced in the last 32, they would provide the opposition. Just imagine. England to play a critical knockout tie against one of the host nations in their back yard. It is a back yard where Mexico boast a fearsome record, where they feel close to invincible, owing in part to it being about 2,240 metres above sea level. The altitude can spin the heads of opposing players, burn their lungs. It does not affect Mexico. Continue reading...

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