Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1558, Battle of Gravelines: In France, Spanish forces led by Count Lamoral of Egmont defeat the French forces of Marshal Paul de Thermes at Gravelines. In 1928, Sven Davidson, Swedish-American tennis player (died 2008) was born. In 1979, Libuše Průšová, Czech tennis player was born. In 1982, Dominic Isaacs, South African footballer was born. In 1984, Faf du Plessis, South African professional cricketer was born. In 1985, Guillermo Ochoa, Mexican footballer was born. In 1990, Eduardo Salvio, Argentinian footballer was born. In 1997, Miguel Ángel Blanco, Spanish politician (born 1968) passed away. In 2007, Lamine Yamal, Spanish footballer was born. In 2013, Henri Julien, French race car driver (born 1927) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Rodri: ‘France are one of the best teams here, in great form, but so are Spain. We can beat them’

Football | The Guardian

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July 13, 2026

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Rodri: ‘France are one of the best teams here, in great form, but so are Spain. We can beat them’

The Spain captain on his team’s chances in the World Cup semi-final, analysing every game so far and how to get the best out of Lamine Yamal“I’m not that bad,” Rodri Hernández says. It’s the morning after the World Cup’s 100th game and in a conference room at the Cotton Bowl where old posters line the walls and Spain are about to start their penultimate training session before the 101st, their captain is doing the calculations. Even with the six he’s played in and all the travel, from Atlanta to Guadalajara and Dallas to Los Angeles and back, 9,000 miles so far, he reckons he’s watched the “immense majority”. More than anyone else here, anyway. “Some as a fan, teams we can’t face; others I analyse. But it’s not like I’m there with pen and paper,” he says. Then he cracks up and concedes: “But, yeah, I probably am the worst.”They wouldn’t have it another way; he couldn’t have it any other way. This is who Rodri is: Ballon d’Or winner and business graduate from Castellón University. The kid who was on camp in the Connecticut woods, aged 14, when Spain last won the World Cup and the captain who aspires to lift the trophy again, back in the US 16 years on. The midfielder who sometimes seems like a de facto coach, analysing everything. The adult in the room, a leader aware of his responsibility. When Rodri talks, they listen. Sometimes they have to. And, oh, Rodri talks, a calm authority about him. Continue reading...

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