Today in News History
On June 22, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1936, Ferran Olivella, Spanish footballer (died 2023) was born. In 1939, Don Matthews, American-Canadian football player and coach (died 2017) was born. In 1947, Jerry Rawlings, Ghanaian lieutenant and politician, President of Ghana (died 2020) was born. In 1950, Greg Oliphant, Australian rugby league player was born. In 1981, Aquivaldo Mosquera, Colombian footballer 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 1990, Sebastian Jung, German footballer was born. In 1994, Marnus Labuschagne, South African-Australian cricketer was born. In 1996, Mikel Merino, Spanish footballer was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Semenyo and Ghana aim to emulate 2010 World Cup heroes as they face England
Carlos Queiroz’s squad hope to repeat the form that almost made Ghana the first African team to reach the semi-finalsAntoine Semenyo was only 10 years old when Ghana came within a Luis Suárez handball of becoming the first African team ever to reach the semi-finals of the World Cup. The Manchester City forward can still vividly recall the emotions that night as he watched with his family in Bexleyheath, south-east London.“I remember being at my uncle’s house, and we were screaming after the handball, thinking we were going through,” he said in an interview last month. “Watching Ghana play in the World Cup was so special. Mum, Dad, uncles, aunties, cousins all turn up to one house, and we would watch all the games together, celebrating and screaming. Ghana came in [for me] when I was 19 or 20, so I was never going to turn it down.” Continue reading...
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