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On July 11, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1958, Hugo Sánchez, Mexican footballer, coach, and manager was born. In 1971, Scott Muller, Australian cricketer was born. In 1975, Rubén Baraja, Spanish footballer and manager was born. In 1983, Engin Baytar, German-Turkish footballer was born. In 1986, Yoann Gourcuff, French footballer was born. In 1986, Raúl García, Spanish footballer was born. In 1988, Étienne Capoue, French footballer was born. In 2005, Jesús Iglesias, Argentinian racing driver (born 1922) passed away. In 2015, Satoru Iwata, Japanese game programmer and businessman (born 1959) passed away. In 2021, Charlie Robinson, American actor (born 1945) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
The real reason why Lionel Messi looks like a kid at 39
Lionel Messi's disciplined training, recovery and motivation have kept him at his best at 39, fuelling speculation he could even play at the 2030 World Cup.
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Korea Times News
· Jul 3, 2026
Why is actor Hwang Jung-min looking younger and slimmer recently?
Why is actor Hwang Jung-min looking younger and slimmer recently?
brazilnews.net
· Jul 9, 2026
Admiration for Messi, aim for self-betterment: Yamal speaks ahead of FIFA WC quarterfinal against Belgium
Tennessee [US], July 9 (ANI): Young Spanish star Lamine Yamal expressed admiration for Argentina legend Lionel Messi, saying that he feels 'incredible' to see the World Cup-winning icon 'still playing at such a high level'. Messi, aged 39, is leading the Golden Boot race with eight goals to his name, with a hat-trick against Algeria, his first-ever in the World Cup and a goal and assist in Argentina's comeback w
Buenos Aires Times
· Jun 27, 2026
The end of the beginning
No less than two-thirds of Messi’s record-breaking 18 World Cup goals were scored since turning 35 – in other words, at the age of 'Papi Fútbol,' he is deadlier than in the prime of youth. Leer más
Football | The Guardian
· Jun 21, 2026
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...
BBC Sport
· Jun 29, 2026
Move over Messi and Ronaldo - the new generation shining at World Cup
BBC Sport looks at five young players who are making a big impression on the same World Cup stage as veterans Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Interaksyon
· Jul 9, 2026
Messi is old, short and slow. How is he still dominating at the World Cup?
Lionel Messi is 39 years old. He is 1.70 metres tall – shorter than almost every defender he plays against. He was never astoundingly quick, and he is slower now. And yet, watching this World Cup, you would be hard pressed to name a player doing more damage: he has scored the equal most goals [] The post Messi is old, short and slow. How is he still dominating at the World Cup? appeared first on Interaksyon.
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