Today in News History

On June 22, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1939, Don Matthews, American-Canadian football player and coach (died 2017) was born. In 1963, Hokutoumi Nobuyoshi, Japanese sumo wrestler, the 61st Yokozuna was born. In 1982, Andoni Iraola, Spanish footballer was born. In 1986, The famous Hand of God goal, scored by Diego Maradona in the quarter-finals of the 1986 FIFA World Cup match between Argentina and England, ignites controversy. This was later followed by the Goal of the Century. Argentina wins 2-1 and later goes on to win the World Cup. In 1988, Omri Casspi, Israeli basketball player was born. In 1989, Cédric Mongongu, Congolese footballer was born. In 1989, Jung Yong-hwa, South Korean singer-songwriter and actor was born. In 1990, Sebastian Jung, German footballer was born. In 1996, Mikel Merino, Spanish footballer was born. In 2011, Coşkun Özarı, Turkish footballer and coach (born 1931) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Lionel Messi surpasses Asamoah Gyan's unwanted World Cup record after penalty miss

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June 22, 2026

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Lionel Messi surpasses Asamoah Gyan's unwanted World Cup record after penalty miss

Lionel Messi now holds the record for the most penalty misses in World Cup history after failing to convert against Austria, surpassing Asamoah Gyan's tally.

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