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On June 21, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1359, Erik Magnusson, king of Sweden (born 1339) passed away. In 1565, Scipione Chiaramonti, Italian philosopher and astronomer (died 1652) was born. In 1636, Godefroy Maurice de La Tour d'Auvergne, Duke of Bouillon, French noble (died 1721) was born. In 1903, Hermann Engelhard, German runner and coach (died 1984) was born. In 1947, Shirin Ebadi, Iranian lawyer, judge, and activist, Nobel Prize laureate was born. In 1985, Byron Schammer, Australian footballer was born. In 1987, Pablo Barrera, Mexican footballer was born. In 1987, Kim Ryeo-wook, South Korean singer was born. In 1993, Hungrybox, Argentine-American esports player was born. In 2004, Leonel Brizola, Brazilian engineer and politician, Governor of Rio de Janeiro (born 1922) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

The 2026 World Cup team of the tournament so far (without the superstars)

Football | The Guardian

June 21, 2026

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The 2026 World Cup team of the tournament so far (without the superstars)

We pick an XI of players who have impressed during the initial rounds of games in Canada, the US and MexicoA star was born, at 40, when a player whose highest-profile employers were Portugal’s Gil Vicente, denied Spain’s all-stars in that historic 0-0 draw. His Christian name being Josimar may well have pointed to him being a nascent World Cup cult hero. So huge was his impact that the US authorities, on the orders of House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries, waived the visa fee and 15,000 (£11,300) bond for his mother, now able to fly in for her boy’s continuing adventures. Seven saves from Spain have made him a global social media sensation, too. Continue reading...

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