Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1922, Ken Mosdell, Canadian ice hockey player (died 2006) was born. In 1934, Peter Gzowski, Canadian journalist and academic (died 2002) was born. In 1959, Richard Leman, English field hockey player was born. In 1961, Tim Watson, Australian footballer, coach, and journalist was born. In 1967, Mark McGowan, Australian politician, 30th Premier of Western Australia was born. In 1970, Andrei Tivontchik, German pole vaulter and trainer was born. In 1976, Sheldon Souray, Canadian ice hockey player was born. In 1978, Ryan Ludwick, American baseball player was born. In 2003, Mason Teague, Australian rugby league player was born. In 2024, Chino Trinidad, Filipino sports journalist and executive (born 1967) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

WARMINGTON: Freddy, the anonymous World Cup fan, sneaks into Toronto undetected

Toronto Sun

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June 21, 2026

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Social media enigma of this year's FIFA tournament posted about being at BMO Field for Germany-Ivory Coast match

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Toronto Sun

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· Jul 3, 2026

News of the day: How Toronto aced the FIFA World Cup assignment

Catch up on the stories we’re following today

CNN

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· Jun 23, 2026

Scotland’s Tartan Army takes over Miami Marlins game

After turning out in Boston last week, Scotland fans brought the same energy to a baseball game in Miami ahead of their team’s upcoming match against Brazil. CNN’s Randi Kaye reports. #cnn, #news, #marlins, #worldcup2026, #scotland

9 News Australia

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· Jul 6, 2026

Footballer's family say goodbye after head knock tragedy | 9 News Australia

The loved ones of Epping footballer Nathan Fitzgerald are at his bedside tonight saying goodbye. Suburban football clubs want an investigation into the way cricket pitches are covered, in the wake of the on-field tragedy. #9News | *Subscribe and 🔔: http://9Soci.al/KM6e50GjSK9* *Get more breaking news at 9News.com.au: http://9Soci.al/iyCO50GjSK6* FOLLOW 9News Australia ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/9News/ ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/9NewsAUS ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9news/ Join 9News for the latest in news and events that affect you in your local city, as well as news from across Australia and the world. #9News #BreakingNews #NineNewsAustralia #9NewsAU

brazilnews.net

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· Jul 10, 2026

FIFA World Cup 2026: Luis Suarez meets Harry Kane, exchanges jerseys ahead of England's quarterfinal fixture vs Norway

Florida [US], July 11 (ANI): Uruguay and Inter Miami STAR Luis Suarez shared a special moment with England captain Harry Kane, exchanging jerseys and posing for a picture during their meeting ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage.Suarez shared the image on X and wrote, 'With a great 9! A pleasure to meet you @HKane.'The photograph showed Suarez and Kane holding each other's No. 9 jerseys, with t

The New Zealand Herald

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· Jun 21, 2026

Warriors v Cowboys: Live updates from the NRL clash at One New Zealand Stadium

Warriors v Cowboys: Live updates from the NRL clash at One New Zealand Stadium

Curbed

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· Jul 10, 2026

How to Get the Most Out of a Baseball Game in New York

Die-hard fans and ballpark regulars on the minor-league games with skyline views and the hidden patio for pregame drinks near Yankee Stadium.

Reuters

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· Jun 22, 2026

Sneaker cups and trophy pints: World Cup-themed drinks at Miami bar

A Miami bar is taking the World Cup spirit beyond the stadium with soccer-themed cocktails and beers. At Grails, a sneaker-themed sports bar in Miami, fans sip cocktails from sneaker-shaped cups decorated with flag stickers and toast with beers poured into miniature World Cup trophy glasses. Joyce Zhou went to check out the action. #WorldCup #Miami #Sports #Football #Soccer

Now Magazine

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· Jul 4, 2026

‘Two goats in one frame’: Drake and Ronaldo meet up in Toronto days after Portugal-Croatia World Cup match

What to know Fans of Cristiano Ronaldo and Drake are losing their minds after seeing the two icons in a picture together, just a day... The post ‘Two goats in one frame’: Drake and Ronaldo meet up in Toronto days after Portugal-Croatia World Cup match appeared first on NOW Toronto.

Al Bawaba

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· Jun 30, 2026

Viral crashout: Japanese fan screams in agony following loss to Brazil

ALBAWABA - A Japanese football fan took the internet by storm after a video captured his hilarious reaction to Japan's heartbreaking last-minute loss to Brazil during the 2026 World Cup in Houston, Texas...

SkySports

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Switzerland vs Colombia team news LIVE!

Switzerland vs Colombia team news LIVE!

Daily Mail

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· Jul 2, 2026

England fan who vanished on his way to the World Cup two weeks ago is FOUND... in a pub in Barcelona

England fan who vanished on his way to the World Cup two weeks ago is FOUND... in a pub in Barcelona

Free Press

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· Jul 7, 2026

Freaking With FIFA

Freaking With FIFA

Fox News

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· Jul 1, 2026

Viral German soccer fan who captivated America flees social media as story takes a predictable turn

Freddy, the viral German soccer fan documenting his World Cup road trip across America, deactivated his Twitter account amid cancel culture backlash.

CityNews Montreal

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· Jun 23, 2026

Experts say unpopular hydration breaks unlikely to turn audiences against sponsor

TORONTO — Normally a thundering wave of boos at a sporting event would be directed at an opposing player, team, official or a questionable play. When vitriolic jeering rained down from the sellout crowd at a Germany-Ivory Coast game last weekend at Toronto Stadium, the target was the unpopular hydration break that’s making its FIFA [] The post Experts say unpopular hydration breaks unlikely to turn audiences against sponsor appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

Slate

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· Jul 10, 2026

A Norwegian Soccer Player Has Captivated an Unlikely New Audience. There’s a Surprisingly Heartening Reason Why.

The hulking striker is turning a curious faction of soccer nonfans into die-hard acolytes.

Associated Press

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· Jun 22, 2026

Argentina vs. Austria: LIVE outside stadium for World Cup 2026

Live outside Dallas Stadium as fans gather to watch Argentina vs. Austria in the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. #fifaworldcup #argentina #austria

Washington Examiner

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· Jul 12, 2026

Best World Cup highlights haven’t come on the field — but from Buc-ee’s, Costco, and Chick-Fil-A

Ever since the tournament began in cities across America last month, the internet has been abuzz with social media videos of visiting soccer fans falling in love with our food, culture, and people, and the little everyday things we take for granted, like ice machines and air conditioning. They’re blown away by the free drink []

Irish Mirror

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· Jun 21, 2026

Ugly scenes as Dublin and Donegal players clash after Michael Murphy free brings game to extra-time

Four players were shown black cards as a result

Canadian Sport Scene

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· Jul 10, 2026

Maxime Crepeau and Richie Laryea named to 2026 MLS All-Star Game

Orlando City goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau of Greenfield Park, Quebec and Toronto FC defender Richie Laryea of Toronto, Ontario have been named to the 2026 Major League Soccer All-Star Game according to Gemma Karstens-Smith of the Canadian Press on Wednesday. This is the the first time in the careers of Crepeau and Laryea that they have [] The post Maxime Crepeau and Richie Laryea named to 2026 MLS All-Star Game appeared first on Canadian Sport Scene.

teleSUR English

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· Jun 21, 2026

Víctor Hugo Morales FIFA Says FIFA sold its soul to the devil for $13 billion

Víctor Hugo Morales FIFA accusations reveal journalist’s anger as he claims FIFA sold its soul to the devil for 13 billion profit. Related: Japan vs Tunisia Marks World Cup Match No. 1,000 Víctor Hugo Morales FIFA accusations erupted after the renowned Uruguayan journalist reiterated his criticisms of the International Football Federation (FIFA), particularly for its []

The i Paper

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· Jul 1, 2026

In a World Cup that has fleeced fans, one stadium stands apart

Atlanta is a city where they are determined to do things differently

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jun 29, 2026

Marsch anggap semua pemain wira Kanada

LOS ANGELES: Jurulatih Kanada, Jesse Marsch, memuji pemain-pemainnya sebagai ‘wira Kanada’ selepas mereka mencipta sejarah mara ke pusingan 16 terbaik Piala Dunia, sambil menyifatkan pertemuan seterusnya menentang Belanda atau Maghribi sebagai peluang tanpa tekanan. Kanada selaku tuan rumah bersama memasuki kejohanan kali ini dengan rekod tewas dalam kesemua enam perlawanan dalam dua penampilan terdahulu di ... Read more The post Marsch anggap semua pemain wira Kanada appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Fark

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· Jul 11, 2026

Photoshop this minor league event [Photoshop]

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Al Jazeera

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· Jul 2, 2026

Ronaldo fever hits Toronto ahead of Portugal vs Croatia World Cup clash

The last time the football icon was in Toronto was August 2009 when Real Madrid played a friendly against Toronto FC.

The Hill

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· Jul 2, 2026

German FIFA World Cup tourist to visit White House

A viral FIFA World Cup fan who deleted his social media account after Germany lost received a public invite to the White House on Wednesday by Nick Adams, a controversial MAGA influencer who currently serves as the Special Presidential Envoy for American Tourism, Exceptionalism and Values. The tourist, who goes by FreddyLA7 online, said he removed...

The Independent

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· Jul 7, 2026

FIFA condemns racist abuse toward IShowSpeed at World Cup match

IShowSpeed was livestreaming the game and could be heard asking a fan in an Argentina jersey what was being said toward him

NBC News

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· Jun 22, 2026

Miami welcomes Scotland fans and 'Tartan Army' ahead of World Cup match

NBC News' Jesse Kirsch reports from South Beach on Scottish fans taking over Miami ahead of Wednesday's Scotland vs. Brazil World Cup match.

SB Nation

· Jul 7, 2026

Monday Night’s Summer League News

As Cameron Boozer continues to impress.

Jamaica Observer

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· Jul 6, 2026

Ronaldo starts against Spain in bid to extend last World Cup

ARLINGTON, United States (AFP) — Cristiano Ronaldo was named in Portugal's starting line-up for the last-16 showdown against Spain on Monday as he bids to extend his last World Cup.The 41-year-old will captain Roberto Martinez's side as they face the European champions at the home of the Dallas Cowboys.With a place in the quarter-finals at stake, Ronaldo will be in the centre of a front three featuring Al Nassr team-mate Joao Felix and Pedro Neto of Chelsea.Bernardo Silva must again make do with a place on the bench.Spain coach Luis de la Fuente also did not spring any surprises.They are captained by Manchester City midfield general Rodri and boast an attacking line-up of Dani Olmo, Mikel Oyarzabal and Lamine Yamal.While Ronaldo is playing at his last World Cup, the 18-year-old Barcelona winger Yamal is at the opposite end of his career.The winners play co-hosts the United States or Belgium in the last eight.Ronaldo, the leading scorer in the history of international men's football, has three goals in four matches so far in North America.

Awful Announcing

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· Jul 7, 2026

FIFA can’t hide behind Donald Trump on this one

This originally appeared in Tuesday morning’s edition of The A Block, Awful Announcing’s daily newsletter with the latest sports media news, commentary, and analysis. Sign up here to be the first to know everything happening in the sports media world. FIFA had a chance to just say no, and it didn’t take it. That’s the part

Us Weekly

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· Jul 1, 2026

What Happened to Freddy? Germany’s Viral World Cup Fan Deletes X Account

Like all good things on the Internet, German soccer fan Freddy’s run on X has come to an end. World Cup fans fell in love with Freddy, who toured North America to support the German national team, sharing his overwhelmingly positive observations via X along the way. That included his first trips to Buc-ee’s and []

DawnNews English

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· Jul 12, 2026

'I'm Haaland!' Fans Compete in Miami Lookalike Contest for World Cup Tickets | Dawn News English

As Erling Haaland mania sweeps the United States, lookalikes faced off in Miami on Saturday (July 11) for a chance to see the towering striker in the flesh when Norway take on England in the World Cup quarter-finals. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews

The West Australian

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· Jul 3, 2026

'Faster and stronger': the Wallabies' secret weapon

A four-Test rookie who hasn't played for the Wallabies in 1316 days is being touted as the X-factor in the Nations Championship opener against Ireland.

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