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On June 28, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1491, Henry VIII of England (died 1547) was born. In 1778, American Revolutionary War: The American Continentals engage the British in the Battle of Monmouth Courthouse resulting in standstill and British withdrawal under cover of darkness. In 1919, The Treaty of Versailles is signed, ending the state of war between Germany and the Allies of World War I. In 1927, Frank Sherwood Rowland, American chemist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (died 2012) was born. In 1938, Simon Douglas-Pennant, 7th Baron Penrhyn, British baron was born. In 1943, Klaus von Klitzing, German physicist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate was born. In 1946, David Duckham, English rugby player (died 2023) was born. In 1992, Oscar Hiljemark, Swedish footballer was born. In 2005, Michael P. Murphy, American lieutenant, Medal of Honor recipient (born 1976) passed away. In 2006, Peter Rawlinson, Baron Rawlinson of Ewell, English lawyer and politician, Attorney General for England and Wales (born 1919) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Harry Kane helps negotiate huge bonus if England win World Cup
Harry Kane helped negotiate a huge bonus package that will see England's players share £15million if they win the World Cup.The Three Lions captain was among the senior figures involved in talks over a record payout before the tournament, with England aiming to lift the trophy for the first time since 1966.If Thomas Tuchel's side go all the way, every member of the 26-man squad will receive around £577,000 on top of their winners' medal.The total bonus pot represents a major rise from the arrangement in place at the 2022 World Cup, when England's players would have shared around £8m had they won the tournament in Qatar. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say England were eventually knocked out by France in the quarter-finals, but expectations are once again high as Tuchel's side attempt to end decades of hurt.The increase has been agreed after the FA learned it would receive a record payment if England become world champions.FIFA is set to pay £38m to the winners of the tournament, up from the £32m Argentina received after their triumph four years ago.Sources close to the FA have told The Sun that the England payout is linked to the prize money the governing body would bank if Tuchel's side win the competition.Kane and his team-mates are not the only ones in line for a major windfall.Tuchel will reportedly receive a £3m bonus if he follows Sir Alf Ramsey by leading England to World Cup glory.LATEST SPORTS NEWS:Rory McIlroy at risk of suspension ahead of The OpenRoy Keane tears into Thomas Tuchel after England World Cup win over Panama - 'Hasn't got a clue'Alan Shearer calls out two England stars after Panama win as Thomas Tuchel left furiousThat would come on top of his £5m-a-year salary and could take his earnings to £10.5m across an 18-month period if England lift the trophy.The German's potential bonus is £1m lower than the incentive previously available to Gareth Southgate, who could have earned £4m for winning either the 2022 World Cup or Euro 2024.However, Tuchel's annual salary is believed to be double Southgate's £2.5m-a-year pay packet.England's increased bonus structure still does not place them at the very top of the global list.Brazil's players are reportedly in line to receive around £760,000 each if they win what would be their country's sixth World Cup, helped by the national team's lucrative sponsorship agreement with Nike.England's players also receive £2,000 each in match fees, but that money is donated to charity rather than kept by the squad.Since 2007, players' match fees have gone to good causes through the England Football Foundation.At Euro 2024, England's squad were in line to share a £13m bonus pot if they won the tournament, with each player set to receive around £500,000.They ultimately missed out after losing 2-1 to Spain in the final.Now, Kane and the rest of Tuchel's squad know the rewards waiting for them if they finally bring the World Cup home. Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter
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