Titanic is the most iconic ship in history, its tragic story known the world over. The most celebrated ocean liner of its time even before it first sailed.
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A much-changed Wales side prepared for Sunday's World Cup play-off final with a commendable display in defeat against Poland in the Nations League.
With first-choice players such as Gareth Bale and Aaron Ramsey rested in Wroclaw, Wales' second string applied themselves well in a goalless first half against a full-strength home side.
Piotr Zielinski and Robert Lewandowski missed chances for Poland, while the dangerous Daniel James came closest to scoring for Wales.
Jonny Williams gave the visitors an unexpected lead with a superb low strike early in the second half, before Jakub Kaminski equalised with a fine finish and fellow substitute Karol Swiderski bundled in a late winning goal from close range.
Regardless of the result, Wales' chief concern for this fixture was keeping the squad intact for a greater goal on Sunday, and they accomplished that target.
Wales can now focus on the main event, a World Cup play-off final against Scotland or Ukraine which manager Robert Page has described as the "biggest match in Welsh history".
A heroic Ukraine roused a performance of spirit, endeavour and courage to stun Scotland and earn a historic World Cup play-off final against Wales.
With their country enshrouded in trauma amid the ongoing war with Russia, a team hauled together shone brightly at a sun-drenched Hampden.
Andriy Yarmolenko and Roman Yaremchuk struck either side of half-time, before Callum McGregor gave Scotland hope late on. But Artem Dovbyk sealed a Qatar 2022 showdown in Cardiff on Sunday with the last kick of the ball.
While images of fans watching on in war-torn Ukraine circulated, 3,500 fans bedecked in light blue and yellow - including 65 orphans invited by the Scottish FA - celebrated wildly in Glasgow on a night none will forget.
Lionel Messi and Angel di Maria shone as Argentina beat Italy at Wembley in the Finalissima - a renewal of the contest between the champions of Europe and South America.
Messi's run and cross set up the opener for Lautaro Martinez, who then turned provider for Di Maria to chip a second.
Substitute Paulo Dybala rounded off a handsome win in injury time.
Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini played the first half of what was his 118th and final international match.
The contest is the first between the two continental champions in 29 years.
It is a revival of the Artemio Franchi Cup, competed for twice before - in 1985, when France beat Uruguay and in 1993, when Argentina beat Denmark on penalties.
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Scotland have failed to qualify for the last six men's World Cups since 1998. Between 1974 and 1998 they missed only one of seven tournaments.
Juan Mata will leave Manchester United on a free transfer when his contract expires this summer.
The 34-year-old midfielder who helped Spain win the 2010 World Cup, cost United a then club-record £37.1m when he joined from Chelsea in 2014.
Mata, who scored 51 goals in 285 appearances for United, played in seven Premier League games last season.
The club announced on Wednesday that Paul Pogba and Jesse Lingard would be leaving Old Trafford this summer.
"Thank you for dedicating eight years of your career to United, Juan," the club said.
"Everyone at the club wishes you all the best for the future."
Mata, who agreed a one-year contract extension with United last July, won four trophies with the club, including the FA Cup in 2016, and the Community Shield, League Cup and Europa League in the 2016-17 season.
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The Titanic was called the ship of dreams, and it was, it really was.
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A Message From Juan Mata
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As of 2 June 2022, the oldest person living in the United Kingdom is Ethel Caterham, born 21 August 1909, aged 112 years, 285 days.
American teenager Coco Gauff reached her first Grand Slam final with victory in the French Open last four, setting up a tantalising meeting with world number one Iga Swiatek.
Gauff, 18, won 6-3 6-1 against unseeded Italian Martina Trevisan on the Paris clay in her maiden major semi-final.
Swiatek, 21, completed a serene journey into the Roland Garros final with a 6-2 6-1 win over 20th seed Daria Kasatkina.
The Pole earned a 34th successive win to move into her second major final.
Swiatek, the 2020 Roland Garros champion, has dropped just one set this fortnight on the Paris clay.
"It is a pretty special moment and emotional," said Swiatek, who meets Gauff on Saturday. "I am grateful to be healthy and in that place."
Gauff, seeded 18th, was the heavy favourite against Trevisan and has become the youngest finalist at Roland Garros since Kim Clijsters in 2001.
"I think I'm in a bit of shock right now and I didn't know how to react at the end of the match," Gauff said.
"I have no words to describe how I feel."
The teenage phenomenon became a global star when she reached the Wimbledon fourth round as a 15-year-old in 2019 and has now become the Grand Slam finalist that many predicted.
Gauff won her maiden WTA singles title three months after Wimbledon and ended 2019 inside the top world's 100.
After her quarter-final win at Roland Garros on Wednesday, she spoke about learning how to manage expectations - internally as well as externally - and how "enjoying life" was helping to achieve her goals on the court.
Stefanie Maria "Steffi" Graf is a German former professional tennis player. She was ranked world No. 1 for a record 377 weeks and won 22 major singles titles, the second-most since the start of the Open Era in 1968 and third-most of all-time.
Joe Biden, Pope Francis and Emmanuel Macron are among world leaders who have congratulated the Queen on her record-breaking 70 years on the throne as Jubilee celebrations began.
Brian May's Save Me Trust is a non-profit organization speaking out against the persecution and torture of wildlife for sport. Brian has also helped ABC raise vital funds, offering special auction prizes including concert tickets with the opportunity for fans to meet him backstage.
Roaring crowds cheered the Queen as she joined other royals on the balcony of Buckingham Palace on the first of four days of Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
Thousands flooded The Mall, waving flags in the brilliant sunshine to celebrate the Queen's 70-year reign.
The 96-year-old watched a flypast with 17 other royals and was immediately flanked by Prince Charles and four-year old great-grandson Prince Louis.
The Queen looked delighted as she and Prince Louis chatted during the event.
But the noise of the 70-aircraft flypast was too much for the young prince, who was pictured covering his ears and tightly shutting his eyes.
The parade marked the start of a long bank holiday weekend of events celebrating the Queen's reign - the longest by a British monarch.
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Titanic is the most iconic ship in history, its tragic story known the world over. The most celebrated ocean liner of its time even before it first sailed.
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RobinVanPerMertaelen|WannaBeMyChamakhChalo™©
posted on 1/6/22
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRZVPHMPYLQ
posted on 1/6/22
A much-changed Wales side prepared for Sunday's World Cup play-off final with a commendable display in defeat against Poland in the Nations League.
With first-choice players such as Gareth Bale and Aaron Ramsey rested in Wroclaw, Wales' second string applied themselves well in a goalless first half against a full-strength home side.
Piotr Zielinski and Robert Lewandowski missed chances for Poland, while the dangerous Daniel James came closest to scoring for Wales.
Jonny Williams gave the visitors an unexpected lead with a superb low strike early in the second half, before Jakub Kaminski equalised with a fine finish and fellow substitute Karol Swiderski bundled in a late winning goal from close range.
Regardless of the result, Wales' chief concern for this fixture was keeping the squad intact for a greater goal on Sunday, and they accomplished that target.
Wales can now focus on the main event, a World Cup play-off final against Scotland or Ukraine which manager Robert Page has described as the "biggest match in Welsh history".
posted on 1/6/22
A heroic Ukraine roused a performance of spirit, endeavour and courage to stun Scotland and earn a historic World Cup play-off final against Wales.
With their country enshrouded in trauma amid the ongoing war with Russia, a team hauled together shone brightly at a sun-drenched Hampden.
Andriy Yarmolenko and Roman Yaremchuk struck either side of half-time, before Callum McGregor gave Scotland hope late on. But Artem Dovbyk sealed a Qatar 2022 showdown in Cardiff on Sunday with the last kick of the ball.
While images of fans watching on in war-torn Ukraine circulated, 3,500 fans bedecked in light blue and yellow - including 65 orphans invited by the Scottish FA - celebrated wildly in Glasgow on a night none will forget.
posted on 1/6/22
Lionel Messi and Angel di Maria shone as Argentina beat Italy at Wembley in the Finalissima - a renewal of the contest between the champions of Europe and South America.
Messi's run and cross set up the opener for Lautaro Martinez, who then turned provider for Di Maria to chip a second.
Substitute Paulo Dybala rounded off a handsome win in injury time.
Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini played the first half of what was his 118th and final international match.
The contest is the first between the two continental champions in 29 years.
It is a revival of the Artemio Franchi Cup, competed for twice before - in 1985, when France beat Uruguay and in 1993, when Argentina beat Denmark on penalties.
posted on 1/6/22
Platinum Jubilee: Queen portrait released as UK set for celebrations
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-61654780
posted on 2/6/22
Scotland have failed to qualify for the last six men's World Cups since 1998. Between 1974 and 1998 they missed only one of seven tournaments.
posted on 2/6/22
Juan Mata will leave Manchester United on a free transfer when his contract expires this summer.
The 34-year-old midfielder who helped Spain win the 2010 World Cup, cost United a then club-record £37.1m when he joined from Chelsea in 2014.
Mata, who scored 51 goals in 285 appearances for United, played in seven Premier League games last season.
The club announced on Wednesday that Paul Pogba and Jesse Lingard would be leaving Old Trafford this summer.
"Thank you for dedicating eight years of your career to United, Juan," the club said.
"Everyone at the club wishes you all the best for the future."
Mata, who agreed a one-year contract extension with United last July, won four trophies with the club, including the FA Cup in 2016, and the Community Shield, League Cup and Europa League in the 2016-17 season.
posted on 2/6/22
Turkey wants to be called Türkiye in rebranding move
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-61671913
posted on 2/6/22
The Titanic was called the ship of dreams, and it was, it really was.
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A Message From Juan Mata
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxT7MU-hcTI
posted on 2/6/22
As of 2 June 2022, the oldest person living in the United Kingdom is Ethel Caterham, born 21 August 1909, aged 112 years, 285 days.
posted on 2/6/22
American teenager Coco Gauff reached her first Grand Slam final with victory in the French Open last four, setting up a tantalising meeting with world number one Iga Swiatek.
Gauff, 18, won 6-3 6-1 against unseeded Italian Martina Trevisan on the Paris clay in her maiden major semi-final.
Swiatek, 21, completed a serene journey into the Roland Garros final with a 6-2 6-1 win over 20th seed Daria Kasatkina.
The Pole earned a 34th successive win to move into her second major final.
Swiatek, the 2020 Roland Garros champion, has dropped just one set this fortnight on the Paris clay.
"It is a pretty special moment and emotional," said Swiatek, who meets Gauff on Saturday. "I am grateful to be healthy and in that place."
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Gauff, seeded 18th, was the heavy favourite against Trevisan and has become the youngest finalist at Roland Garros since Kim Clijsters in 2001.
"I think I'm in a bit of shock right now and I didn't know how to react at the end of the match," Gauff said.
"I have no words to describe how I feel."
The teenage phenomenon became a global star when she reached the Wimbledon fourth round as a 15-year-old in 2019 and has now become the Grand Slam finalist that many predicted.
Gauff won her maiden WTA singles title three months after Wimbledon and ended 2019 inside the top world's 100.
After her quarter-final win at Roland Garros on Wednesday, she spoke about learning how to manage expectations - internally as well as externally - and how "enjoying life" was helping to achieve her goals on the court.
posted on 2/6/22
Stefanie Maria "Steffi" Graf is a German former professional tennis player. She was ranked world No. 1 for a record 377 weeks and won 22 major singles titles, the second-most since the start of the Open Era in 1968 and third-most of all-time.
posted on 2/6/22
Joe Biden, Pope Francis and Emmanuel Macron are among world leaders who have congratulated the Queen on her record-breaking 70 years on the throne as Jubilee celebrations began.
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Brian May's Save Me Trust is a non-profit organization speaking out against the persecution and torture of wildlife for sport. Brian has also helped ABC raise vital funds, offering special auction prizes including concert tickets with the opportunity for fans to meet him backstage.
posted on 2/6/22
Roaring crowds cheered the Queen as she joined other royals on the balcony of Buckingham Palace on the first of four days of Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
Thousands flooded The Mall, waving flags in the brilliant sunshine to celebrate the Queen's 70-year reign.
The 96-year-old watched a flypast with 17 other royals and was immediately flanked by Prince Charles and four-year old great-grandson Prince Louis.
The Queen looked delighted as she and Prince Louis chatted during the event.
But the noise of the 70-aircraft flypast was too much for the young prince, who was pictured covering his ears and tightly shutting his eyes.
The parade marked the start of a long bank holiday weekend of events celebrating the Queen's reign - the longest by a British monarch.
posted on 3/6/22
How Did Greece Win the 2004 UEFA Euros?
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