Today in News History
On June 22, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1932, Yevgeny Kychanov, Russian orientalist, historian, and academic (died 2013) was born. In 1959, Daniel Xuereb, French footballer was born. In 1980, Ilya Bryzgalov, Russian ice hockey player was born. In 1981, Aquivaldo Mosquera, Colombian footballer was born. In 1982, Andoni Iraola, Spanish footballer was born. In 1986, The famous Hand of God goal, scored by Diego Maradona in the quarter-finals of the 1986 FIFA World Cup match between Argentina and England, ignites controversy. This was later followed by the Goal of the Century. Argentina wins 2-1 and later goes on to win the World Cup. In 1987, Nikita Rukavytsya, Ukrainian-Australian footballer was born. In 1989, Cédric Mongongu, Congolese footballer was born. In 1994, Carlos Vinícius Santos de Jesus, Brazilian footballer was born. In 1994, Sebastien Haller, French footballer was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Who are ya? Behind the scenes of the official World Cup portrait photographs
Poses and backstage snaps showcase the players’ personalities and the mechanics of Fifa’s obligatory shootLionel Messi of Argentina stands rigidly in front of the camera. Marc Cucurella of Spain whips his hair and appears to boogie. Diego Moreira of Belgium covers his eyes with his forearm and reveals an eerie tattoo. Harry Kane leans awkwardly on to one knee.There are 1,248 football players and 48 managers at the World Cup, and none could escape the obligatory media duty that is the official portrait – whether or not they had a fun pose in mind.(Above) Diego Moreira of Belgium obscures his eyes for an eerie portrait. (Below) Marc Cucurella of Spain, Ronald Araújo of Uruguay and various other familiar faces. Continue reading...
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