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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1899, Fiat founded by Giovanni Agnelli in Turin, Italy. In 1958, Hugo Sánchez, Mexican footballer, coach, and manager was born. In 1963, Al MacInnis, Canadian ice hockey player and coach was born. In 1965, Tony Cottee, English footballer, manager, and sportscaster was born. In 1970, Sajjad Karim, English lawyer and politician was born. In 1971, Pedro Rodríguez, Mexican racing driver (born 1940) passed away. In 1975, Rubén Baraja, Spanish footballer and manager was born. In 1990, Connor Paolo, American actor was born. In 1993, Heini Salonen, Finnish tennis player was born. In 2005, Jesús Iglesias, Argentinian racing driver (born 1922) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
The five best lines from Xabi Alonso's first interview as Chelsea manager
Blues’ new manager has thrown himself head-long into pre-season preparations
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Argentina beat Switzerland to set up World Cup semifinal against England
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Argentina set up titanic World Cup semifinal against England with extra-time victory over Switzerland after Breel Embolo's embarrassing red card
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Liverpool.com
· Jul 10, 2026
Xabi Alonso sets out non-negotiable to Chelsea players in first interview
Xabi Alonso has been speaking in his first interview as Chelsea head coach, outlining his hard work culture and the message he has for the players at Stamford Bridge
NBC News
· Jul 10, 2026
Luis De la Fuente: "Soy admirador de Scaloni en lo futbolístico y es una gran persona"
El técnico español se deshizo en elogios por el DT campeón del mundo, aseguró que comparte todos sus planteamientos y lo destacó como gran persona; también citó una reflexión de Gustavo Alfaro sobre el liderazgo, en la previa ante Bélgica.
Madrid Universal
· Jul 11, 2026
Real Madrid will not move for Arsenal midfielder despite past interest – report
Martin Zubimendi’s name was once viewed as a natural fit for Real Madrid, particularly during Xabi Alonso’s time at the club. The Spanish midfielder was widely admired for his intelligence in pos...
Barca Universal
· Jun 28, 2026
Barcelona midfielder offered to AC Milan as club hope to raise €20-30m from sale
When Hansi Flick arrived at Barcelona a couple of seasons ago, one of the first decisions he made was to make Marc Casado and Marc Bernal a key part of his first-team plans.The duo were the pivots in ...
India Today
· Jun 24, 2026
Cried all night, Suvendu stood by me: Mahua Moitra's praise for CM fuels buzz
Cried all night, Suvendu stood by me: Mahua Moitra's praise for CM fuels buzz
Football | The Guardian
· Jun 30, 2026
‘It’s going to be tough’: Declan Rice ready for DR Congo challenge in last 32
England midfielder’s experience with Arsenal last season taught him the need to be patient against teams unwilling to attackDeclan Rice is reflecting on the pivotal moment of his season so far, the one when plenty of people thought it was about to go wrong for him and Arsenal. It was a narrow and painful defeat for them at Manchester City in mid‑April, which meant the clubs were stride for stride with each other at the top of the Premier League. The momentum was with City. Were Arsenal about to blow it?The TV cameras picked out Rice on the Etihad Stadium pitch and, as he shook his head, he was easy to lipread. “It’s not done,” the England midfielder said. It was not. Arsenal won all of their remaining league games, finding a way through unbearable levels of tension. City did not and Arsenal were champions for the first time since 2004. “It could have gone either way,” Rice says with a smile. “That would have lived with me for ever.” Continue reading...
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Related coverage for "The five best lines from Xabi Alonso's first interview as Chelsea manager": Liverpool.com — Xabi Alonso sets out non-negotiable to Chelsea players in first interview. NBC News — Luis De la Fuente: "Soy admirador de Scaloni en lo futbolístico y es una gran persona". Madrid Universal — Real Madrid will not move for Arsenal midfielder despite past interest – report. Barca Universal — Barcelona midfielder offered to AC Milan as club hope to raise €20-30m from sale. India Today — Cried all night, Suvendu stood by me: Mahua Moitra's praise for CM fuels buzz. Football | The Guardian — ‘It’s going to be tough’: Declan Rice ready for DR Congo challenge in last 32