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On July 11, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1928, Andrea Veneracion, Filipina choirmaster (died 2014) was born. In 1958, Hugo Sánchez, Mexican footballer, coach, and manager was born. In 1971, Pedro Rodríguez, Mexican racing driver (born 1940) passed away. In 1975, Rubén Baraja, Spanish footballer and manager was born. In 1976, Eduardo Nájera, Mexican-American basketball player and coach was born. In 1986, Raúl García, Spanish footballer was born. In 1990, Caroline Wozniacki, Danish tennis player was born. In 1994, Lucas Ocampos, Argentinian footballer was born. In 2005, Jesús Iglesias, Argentinian racing driver (born 1922) passed away. In 2010, Spain defeats the Netherlands to win the 2010 FIFA World Cup in Johannesburg. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Spain’s Mikel Merino enjoys happy knack of scoring late winners
The midfielder has risen from the bench to come up with the decisive goal in the last two rounds – his country’s first World Cup knockout wins since they were champions in 2010“I look behind me and I see Mikel Merino and I think: ‘I’m calm as can be,’” Luis de la Fuente said when at last the heart rates had returned to normal. Everyone else’s heart rates, anyway. In those moments when time is running out and the tension is running high, there’s something about the Spain coach. And there’s certainly something about the midfielder.On the afternoon before Spain faced Belgium in their quarter-final, De la Fuente had an attack of the giggles as he recalled how when he was a kid only three television events gathered his family around the screen: the national team, Eurovision and the gloriously silly, inexplicably bizarre gameshow Un, dos, tres (whose UK version was 3-2-1). He had watched Spain fall at this stage repeatedly, the quarter-finals a barrier they couldn’t overcome, knocked out there in 1986, 1994 and 2002, but now that it was his turn to face it instead of stress here he was falling about, crying with laughter. Continue reading...
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· Jul 10, 2026
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LOS ANGELES: Pemain gantian, Mikel Merino muncul wira apabila meledak gol kemenangan untuk membantu Sepanyol menewaskan Belgium 2-1 pada aksi suku akhir Piala Dunia 2026, sebentar tadi. Kemenangan berkenaan sekali gus mengesahkan tempat skuad kendalian Luis de la Fuente ke peringkat separuh akhir buat kali pertama sejak bergelar juara dunia pada 2010. Ketika perlawanan dilihat ... Read more The post Sepanyol benam Belgium 2-1, mara ke separuh akhir Piala Dunia 2026 appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
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· Jul 10, 2026
Mikel Merino Rescues La Roja Again: 4 Takeaways From Spain's Win Over Belgium
Mikel Merino delivered another late winner as Spain advanced to the World Cup semifinals by beating Belgium.
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· Jul 6, 2026
Substitute Merino scores late winner as Spain knock out Portugal
Substitute Mikel Merino scores a late winner as Spain beat Portugal to reach World Cup quarter-finals.
NDTV
· Jul 6, 2026
Farewell Ronaldo: Spain Knock Portugal Out Of FIFA WC In Round Of 16
Substitute Mikel Merino scored a late winner to put Spain in the quarter-finals with a 1-0 victory over Portugal and end Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career on Monday.
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· Jul 10, 2026
Spain 2-1 Belgium: Mikel Merino is La Roja's hero once more as Arsenal man comes up trumps in knockout rounds
Mikel Merino scores a late winner as Spain record a 2-1 victory over Belgium in the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup on Friday.
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· Jul 6, 2026
Portugal 0-1 Spain: Cristiano Ronaldo leaves pitch in tears as World Cup dream snuffed out for good
Mikel Merino scored late winner as La Roja edged past Selecao in last-16
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Related coverage for "Spain’s Mikel Merino enjoys happy knack of scoring late winners": Utusan Malaysia — Sepanyol benam Belgium 2-1, mara ke separuh akhir Piala Dunia 2026. FOX Sports Digital — Mikel Merino Rescues La Roja Again: 4 Takeaways From Spain's Win Over Belgium . BBC — Substitute Merino scores late winner as Spain knock out Portugal. NDTV — Farewell Ronaldo: Spain Knock Portugal Out Of FIFA WC In Round Of 16. Sports Mole — Spain 2-1 Belgium: Mikel Merino is La Roja's hero once more as Arsenal man comes up trumps in knockout rounds. The Standard — Portugal 0-1 Spain: Cristiano Ronaldo leaves pitch in tears as World Cup dream snuffed out for good