Today in News History
On June 30, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1933, Tomislav Ivić, Croatian football coach and manager (died 2011) was born. In 1936, Emperor Haile Selassie of Abyssinia appeals for aid to the League of Nations against Italy's invasion of his country. In 1944, Ron Swoboda, American baseball player and sportscaster was born. In 1956, Volker Beck, German hurdler and coach was born. In 1959, José Vasconcelos, Mexican philosopher and politician (born 1882) passed away. In 1970, Antonio Chimenti, Italian footballer and manager was born. In 1975, Ralf Schumacher, German race car driver was born. In 1978, Claudio Rivalta, Italian footballer was born. In 1986, Fredy Guarín, Colombian footballer was born. In 2004, Eddie Burns, Australian rugby league player (born 1916) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
‘One of our own’: Cristian Volpato flourishes after Socceroos switch
Junior Italy international feels he can develop more as a player after late inclusion to the World Cup squadCristian Volpato is Italian football’s make-good to Australia, a peace offering set to soothe 20 years of pain. The winger flipped allegiances so he could represent the Socceroos on the eve of the World Cup, but his career was shaped by those responsible for perhaps the greatest heartache of Australian football.In the closest the Socceroos have come to a World Cup knockout victory, the team remembered as the “golden generation” and led by Mark Viduka were headed for extra time in 2006 against Italy when Fabio Grosso won a penalty, converted by Francesco Totti, for the eventual champions. Continue reading...
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