Showing posts with label 2010 World Cup. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2010 World Cup. Show all posts
Sunday, July 16, 2017

16 July 2004 - For Lippi, The First Time's The Charm

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On 16 July 2004, Juventus manager Marcello Lippi took charge of the Italian national team and guided them to World Cup glory two years later...
Sunday, June 18, 2017

18 June 2010 - The Comeback Kids Strike Again

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On 18 June 2010, the United States scored twice in the second half to salvage a 2-2 draw after falling behind to Slovenia in the group stage...
Thursday, June 15, 2017

15 June 2010 - North Korea's Glorious Defeat

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On 15 June 2010, North Korea marked their return to the World Cup with an impressive showing against Brazil, albeit in a losing effort. In 1...
Monday, December 5, 2016

5 December 2009 - Clearly, They Didn't Believe In Cover Jinxes

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On 5 December 2009, the Sun celebrated England's draw for the 2010 World Cup by using their opponents' names to form the word "...
Wednesday, October 26, 2016

26 October 2010 - Maybe He Was 100% Wrong, Ever Think Of That?

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On 26 October 2010, Paul, the world's most famous psychic octopus, died of natural causes. He was two and half years old. Housed at the ...
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Saturday, July 2, 2016

2 July 2010 - God's Other Hand

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On 2 July 2010, Uruguay's Luis Suárez saved his team from World Cup elimination with a deliberate handball. Uruguay went on the win the ...
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Thursday, June 23, 2016

23 June 2010 - The Yanks Aren't Dead Yet

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On 23 June 2010, Landon Donovan's 91st-minute goal saved the United States from a first-round elimination and won them the top spot in t...
Friday, December 4, 2015

4 December 2009 - Maybe The Goalkeepers Spoke A Bit Too Soon

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On 4 December 2009, Adidas introduced their controversial new match ball for the 2010 World Cup, the Jabulani. Named after the Zulu word for...
Tuesday, July 14, 2015

14 July 1971 - The Only Englishman To Reach The 2010 World Cup Final

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On 14 July 1971, future 2010 World Cup Final referee Howard Webb was born in Rotherham, England. One of the sport's most respected offic...
Sunday, June 16, 2013

16 June 2010 - But It's Not How You Start, It's How You Finish That Matters

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On 16 June 2010, Spain started the World Cup with a shocking 1-0 loss to Switzerland. But it turned out to be their only loss of the tourn...
Wednesday, June 12, 2013

12 June 2010 - Dempsey Has To Get A Little Credit For Taking The Shot, Right?

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On 12 June 2010, a highly-anticipated World Cup meeting between the US and England ended as a draw after a shocking error by one of the go...
Monday, July 16, 2012

16 July 2004 - For Lippi, The First Time's The Charm

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On 16 July 2004, Juventus manager Marcello Lippi took charge of the Italian national team and guided them to World Cup glory two years lat...
Friday, June 15, 2012

15 June 2010 - North Korea's Glorious Defeat

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On 15 June 2010, North Korea marked their return to the World Cup with an impressive showing against Brazil, albeit in a losing effort. ...
Monday, December 5, 2011

5 December 2009 - Clearly, They Didn't Believe In Cover Jinxes

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On 5 December 2009, the Sun celebrated England's draw for the 2010 World Cup by using their opponents' names to form the word "...
Wednesday, October 26, 2011

26 October 2010 - Maybe He Was 100% Wrong, Ever Think Of That?

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On 26 October 2010, Paul, the world's most famous psychic octopus, died of natural causes. He was two and half years old. Housed at the ...
Saturday, July 2, 2011

2 July 2010 - God's Other Hand

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On 2 July 2010, Uruguay's Luis Suárez saved his team from World Cup elimination with a deliberate handball. Uruguay went on the win the ...
Thursday, June 23, 2011

23 June 2010 - The Yanks Aren't Dead Yet

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On 23 June 2010, Landon Donovan's 91st-minute goal saved the United States from a first-round elimination and won them the top spot in t...
Saturday, June 18, 2011

18 June 2010 - The Comeback Kids Strike Again

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On 18 June 2010, the United States scored twice in the second half to salvage a 2-2 draw after falling behind to Slovenia in the group stage...
Saturday, December 4, 2010

4 December 2009 - Maybe The Goalkeepers Spoke A Bit Too Soon

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On 4 December 2009, Adidas introduced their controversial new match ball for the 2010 World Cup, the Jabulani. Named after the Zulu word for...
Wednesday, July 14, 2010

14 July 1971 - The Only Englishman To Reach The 2010 World Cup Final

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On 14 July 1971, future 2010 World Cup Final referee Howard Webb was born in Rotherham, England. One of the sport's most respected offi...