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➤ Family Time: We tell you ➤Check out the review of ➤ Euro20: Italy reach STUDENT EDITION how to inculcate leadership your favourite books, as final to continue storming THURSDAY, JULY 8, 2021 TODAY’S qualities in your kids students recommend comeback from World Cup Newspaper in Education EDITION PAGE 2 some of the bestsellers failure PAGE 3 PAGE 4 CINEMA LEGEND DILIP KUMAR CLICK HERE: PAGE 1 AND 2 DIES AT 98 PM MODI Mary Kom, Manpreet Singh to EXPANDS HIS be India’s flag bearers for Tokyo CABINET Games opening ceremony egendary six-time world champion The official size of the Indian contingent boxer MC Mary Kom and men's hockey ilip Kumar, India's enduring will be around 126 athletes and 75 team captain Manpreet Singh will be film legend through the officials, totalling 201. The Indian decades, died at a Mumbai India’s flag bearers for the opening L contingent will have 56 per cent male hospital on Wednesday ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics on July 23, Indian D and 44 per cent female athletes, the IOA after a prolonged illness. He was 98. Olympic Association (IOA) has announced. The has informed. The contingent has 78 The actor, known to generations of World Championships’ silver medallist wrestler quota places, and the athletes will com- film-goers as the ‘tragedy king' for Bajrang Punia will be the country's flag-bearer pete in about 85 medal positions his portrayal of the brooding, for the closing ceremony on August 8. intense romantic characters in clas- sics such as ‘Mughal-e-Azam’ and This will be Mary Kom's swansong Olympics, having won the bronze at the 2012 ‘Devdas’, is survived by his wife, London Games. For Manpreet, he will be playing his third Olympics edition after rime Minister Narendra Modi on Saira Banu. representing the country at the 2012 London and 2016 Rio Games. Reigning Wednesday expanded his Cabinet. As many as 43 leaders took oath in the first Union Commonwealth and Asian Games champion Bajrang will be featured in his TRIBUTES POUR IN P Cabinet reshuffle and expansion after maiden Olympics Modi returned to power for a second term in May,  An institution has gone — 2019. Some of the key figures inducted into PM Modi's whenever the history of Cabinet expansion include Jyotiraditya Scindia, Indian Cinema will be writ- The 29-year-old This is amazing, and I am Bhupender Yadav, Sarbananda Sonowal and Pashupati ten, it shall always be speechless. It’s a huge honour midfielder Kumar Paras. The new set of India's Council of 'before Dilip Kumar, and to be named the flag bearer for became only the Ministers has been chosen with emphasis on after Dilip Kumar the opening ceremony alongside sixth hockey player Amitabh Bachchan, actor the incredible Mary Kom. I have to be named the flag representation, experience and education. always been inspired by her bearer of the Indian ET/Agencies  Dilip Kumar summarised in journey in boxing, and per- contingent for the opening cere- himself a history of emerging India. The thespian's charm sonally for me, this is a big mony at the Olympic Games. In Meanwhile, Minister of Law and IT Ravi Shankar moment in my career, and the past, Lal Shah Bokhari Prasad and Rajya Sabha member Prakash Javadekar transcended all bound- it is also a huge moment (1932), Major Dhyan Chand quit Modi's team ahead of the Union Cabinet expan- aries, and he was loved for hockey.I thank the Indian (1936), Balbir Singh Sr (1952 sion. The President has accepted the resignation of across the subcontinent. Olympic Association for this and 1956), Zafar Iqbal (1984) 10 other ministers with immediate effect, including With his demise, an era great opportunity, and I am and Pargat Singh (1996) have Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank, Harsh Vardhan, Santosh ends. Dilip saab will live forever looking forward to the responsibili- had the honour of being flag Gangwar, Babul Supriyo, Dhotre Sanjay Shamrao, in the heart of India. ty at the opening ceremo- bearers of the Indian contingent Rattan Lal Kataria, Pratap Chandra Sarangi, Condolences to family and ny in Tokyo at the Olympic Games opening Debasree Chaudhuri, Sadananda Gowda and countless fans Manpreet Singh,Indian hockey ceremony Thaawarchand Gehlot Ram Nath Kovind, President captain BIGGEST SOLAR FLARE IN 4 Twitter loses immunity over JEE Main to be conducted YEARS CAUSES RADIO user-generated content in India from July 20-25 and July Twitter Inc no more enjoys liability protection against user-generated 27 to August 2 BLACKOUT OVER ATLANTIC content in India, as the US microblogging giant has failed to comply with the he two pending Joint new IT rules, the Centre said in a court filing... Entrance Examination T (JEE)-Mains will be con- ducted from July 20-25 and July The dispute and the public spat has raised 27 to August 2, 2021. The regis- concern that American firms will now find it dif- tration for the third session ficult to do business, amid a more stringent reg- (April) exams will commence ulatory environment. from Tuesday till July 8, 2021 The IT ministry told the high court in New (11:59pm), while the registration for the fourth and final Delhi that Twitter's non-compliance amounted session (May) exam will begin from July 9 and to continue to a breach of the provisions of the IT Act, caus- till July 12, 2021. The final merit list based on the all four ing the US firm to lose its immunity, according JEE (Mains) will be announced on August 9. to the filing dated July 5 JEE-Mains is being conducted four times The filing came in a case filed by a Twitter The IT rules, which became effective from user, who wanted to complain about some end-May, are aimed at regulating content on a year from the current academic session allegedly defamatory tweets on the platform, social media firms,a and making them more to offer flexibility to students, and a f reports are to go by, the sun and said the company was not complying with blasted the biggest solar flare since According to spaceweather.com, accountable to legal requests for swift removal chance to improve their scores, amid the if the sunspot holds together it the new law that requires appointment of cer- of posts and sharing details on the originators of I 2017 causing cosmic fireworks, and tain new executives second wave of Covid-19 in India even a minor radio blackout on Earth. will come back towards Earth's messages According to NASA, the new sunspot, point of view in late July. The AR2838, emitted the biggest solar flare, latest eruption marks the begin- a powerful burst of radiation, in four ning of a new solar cycle. years, on July 3. The sunspot, which is now gone, occurred over the star's X1.5-class flare, the solar flare ionised Paes-Bhupathi set to reunite for a web series northwestern limb, and is likely to move the top of the Earth's atmosphere, caus- towards the far side of the sun in the ing a shortwave radio blackout over the ndian tennis great Leander Paes and Bhupathi were the first next couple of weeks. Classified as an Atlantic Ocean. Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi are Indian pair to win at the Wimbledon set to reunite for a new web ISRO had recently 1 in 1999. The speculation about their What is Solar Flare? series, which will narrate inter- observed around I reunion started after Paes recently posted  A solar flare is a sudden, rapid, and intense explosion on the 100 microflares, pro- esting stories and share anecdotes a picture and wrote a note on Twitter on surface of the sun that happens when massive amounts of energy viding new insights about from the duo's journey to stardom. the 22nd anniversary of their first stored in magnetic fields are suddenly released. The explosion emits radiation across the length and breadth of the universe, coronal mass heating on Paes and Bhupathi will be seen in a Wimbledon men's doubles title hurtling them towards planets in the solar system. These radia- the sun. The corona emits unique storytelling of their journey The pair, nicknamed the 'Indian tions contain radio waves, x-rays and gamma rays ultraviolet X-rays, and and relationship together, created by Express', played together from 1994 According to NASA, the energy released by this explosion could consists of ionised gas at none other than award-winning hus- 2 to 2006, before re-uniting for a sec- be equivalent to millions of 100-megaton hydrogen bombs explod- temperatures exceeding ond stint from 2008 to 2011. They also had ing at the same time. However, it is just one-tenth of the total 2 million degrees band-wife director duo of Ashwiny a public fallout but have put that behind energy emitted by the sun every second Fahrenheit Iyer Tiwari and Nitesh Tiwari. Entertainment them now “Leadership is based on inspiration, not domination; on cooperation, not intimidation.” FAMILY TIME WILLIAM ARTHUR WARD, AUTHOR 02 THURSDAY, JULY 8, 2021 10 ways to inculcate

Set an example Encourage teamwork s a parent, you are the most important teacher for leader leads a team. Encourage your child to take your child. So whatever you’ll do, your child is going leadership part in group activities and voice his/her opin- A to learn something or the other from it. So, be your A ion. Teach him how to work in groups and best self and try to set an example that benefits your child. handle things and people in different situations. Inspire your child by doing the right thing in real life. qualities

It’s said that today’s children are tomorrow’s leaders, and Practice confidence building exercise Let them be creative ell the importance of being confident to your child. eaders are creative. So let the creative mind of your who can guide kids better than their parents. You as a Practice such exercises where he/she can participate child fly as high as it wants to. Let them take part in T and reflect confidence. It’s important to be confident L all the activities and let them explore to know their parent are the best person to inspire your kids in ways while making decisions because no one hears a person who best self, because to lead, it’s important to know how good already seems to be confused rather than being confident. you are at that particular thing. that they can lead tomorrow. Here are 10 ways that will help you inculcate leadership qualities in your child

Make them aware of the dangers of Patience is an important skill procrastination leader needs to be an excellent listener and an observer that automatically comes when he/she will o procrastinate is a common thing but something that A know how to be patient. Patience is an important skill isn’t fruitful. Make your child aware about its dangers for a child to be calm and to make informed decisions. T and how they need to make sure that it never becomes a habit because it will prevent them from meeting their goals.

Decision-making skills Practice negotiation skills Tell them how to embrace failures eaders decide on their own. So let your child make es, negotiation is an important thing to teach. Every good leader knows the art of compromise or eing a leader does not mean being successful always. decisions. Be it choosing between two outfits or mak- negotiation. Don’t let them settle for a mere yes or no. Teach them how to negotiate or how to never give It’s important to teach your child that ‘you will grow, L ing an order in the restaurant, every decision which Y up something until they get something they want in return. Negotiation skills also help the child’s brain B only when you’ll fall so never be scared of falling’. he/she will make will build a sense of understanding, to develop in such a way that he/she knows to make the best out of the deal or opportunity by looking at it from Teach kids that they have to learn from their failures rather clarity and confidence in him/her. different angles. than losing hope if they want to be a great leader. TNN 7 ways to convince your Healthy dips that Good Food parents to get a DOGDOG can be prepared on’t all (most) kids want a beautiful golden retriever who in minutes would wake them up D in the morning. However, it isn’t easy for many rom nachos and chips to cutlets, dips to keep a pet at home as it’s a big single-handedly spruce up the flavours responsibility. However, if you of the snack. We love pairing our have set your heart on keeping meals with different types of dips like one and your parents don’t Fketchup, mayonnaise, chipotle, etc. agree with you, here are But most of them are unhealthy and loaded with some tips to convince It’s calories. However, there are healthy dips that HUNG them. Good luck! not easy to make are flavourful too – try them and enjoy parents believe you are HUMMUS DIP CURD DIP Ingredients: ½ cup boiled chickpeas, 4 tbsp curd, Research first responsible enough to care 2 tbsp sesame seeds, 2 tbsp olive oil, 4 garlic There are a lot of for a pet. Give them time to you give in doing the dishes, assisting in Ingredients: 1 cup hung curd, half tsp cloves, 1 tbsp chopped coriander, salt as per taste dog breeds, and come around the idea. him food cooking, etc. Don’t just do this for oregano, half tsp red chilli flakes, 1 one has to handle daily with- two days and expect them to say Method: Use a mortar and pestle to grind the tbsp coriander leaves, 4 garlic cloves, them with care. Meanwhile, prove yourself out any ‘Yes.’ Be patient, and soon you sesame seeds. Once they get a paste-like consis- 4 mint leaves and salt as per taste. You might want a by following a healthy complaint? will get a best furry friend. tency, scoop it out and add to a blender. To the Corgi, but a Lhasa Initially,we all Method: Add hung curd to a bowl. Add routine same blender, add boiled chickpeas, curd, olive might suit you best. tend to do things Can you contribute? finely minced garlic cloves, coriander Research about different for the pet, but lat- oil, garlic cloves, coriander and salt. Blend to get leaves, mint leaves, oregano, red chilli breeds and how you can adjust er it becomes a respon- A dog requires a lot of grooming a smooth mixture. Take out the hummus in a bowl, flakes and salt. Combine everything one in your home. Consider sibility of the parents (which is and training, which takes a lot of garnish with some red chilli powder and serve. factors like your location, cli- perhaps why they are resisting money.Even their food and med- well with a spoon and your dip is mate, food availability,etc. your enthusiasm for a pet). Show icines are expensive. Plan a way PUMPKIN DIP Hummus is best served with pita bread, baked ready. Serve it with chips or fries. them you are willing to you can help with Ingredients: 1 cup boiled and mashed pump- chips and nachos. take the responsibility. the expenses, not kin, 2 tbsp curd, 1 green chilli, 4 garlic cloves, Chalk out a plan Pet’s the full payment but 2 tbsp coriander leaves, 1 tbsp lemon juice, After deciding the breed, plan a How will you Corner a minor part. You TOMATO SALSA DIP BEETROOT DIP daily routine for the dog and can spend from 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp black sesame seeds, Ingredients: 2 beetroots, 1 cup curd, 2 garlic show it to your parents. Do in- prove you are your pocket money. salt to taste clude the time for its walk, food, cloves, 4 cashews, ½ tsp black pepper powder, responsible? Method: Add mashed pumpkin, curd, green training and exercise. Create a List pros of getting dog salt to taste list of the dog’s tasks and how Start small by doing your tasks chilli, garlic cloves, lemon juice and salt in a Method: Peel and you will incorporate them into on your own or without your There are several benefits of get- blender. Blend to form a smooth mixture. Scoop chop the beetroot into your schedule. mom nagging you. Then gradu- ting a dog. It’s like having a fun out the dip in a bowl, garnish with olive oil, black ate to helping your par- partner for your family time, they cubes and boil them sesame seeds. Serve with chips, cutlets or fries. How ents, are great for your home’s secu- until soft. Use a mor- rity and also teach family mem- tar and pestle to grind will you bers life skills like responsibili- ty,sacrifice, compassion, etc. Ingredients: 4 tomatoes, 1 onion, 2 garlic garlic cloves. Add them to a bowl. Now cashews and garlic help? cloves, 2 tbsp coriander leaves, 1 tbsp add coriander leaves, lemon juice, cumin properly. Add them to Will you quit going out powder, red chilli powder, black pepper a blender. Add the to play if the dog Don’t forget to listen lemon juice, a pinch of red chilli powder, is sick? Will You shouldn’t be so involved in half tsp cumin powder, half tsp black powder, asafoetida and salt. Mash every- boiled beetroot, curd, garlic, black pepper and salt to the blender as well. pursuing your parents to get a pepper powder, a pinch of asafoetida, thing together gently to make a semi- dog that you forget to address paste. Your yummy tomato salsa is ready Blend until smooth. Pour in a bowl and garnish with salt as per your taste their issues. Maybe your mom to be served. Pair it up with tacos, cashew nuts. Serve it with tortilla chips, vegetable is allergic to pet dander. Un- derstand their perspective and Method: Chop the tomatoes, onion and nachos, crisps, chips and enjoy. chips or any other snack of your choice. TNN don’t rush. TNN CLICK HERE: PAGE 3 AND 4

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Festivals of Bonding despite the generation gap People tend to socialise with others belonging to the same age cohort. Interaction and under- Expressions- I Can standing are said to be almost impossible between people from different eras due to the so-called gen- eration gap. However, we are firm believers that ehru World ners receiving laptops, kin- by our panel students in hen the lockdown was imposed, human’s bond over interests and personality and School in col- dle, smartphones, smart an event ‘Talking Diaries’ a sense of uncertainty crept into not their age. As my father says, we all are spiri- laboration with speakers and headphones. which was telecasted live our lives. The uncertainty of the tual beings on a human journey, our souls are eter- N Cambridge Uni- Dr Arunabh Singh, di- on social media too. situation, the uncertainty of nal and have no age. Does the age of our human versity Press organised the rector-principal NWS stat- Susan Holmes, head W availability of basic needs along body matter? The generation gap is all in our minds second edition of ‘Festival ed that “Through ‘I Can’, teacher NWS added that it with the uncertainty of stability. As a family of How a better relationship helps you in the other of Expressions- I Can’. Stu- NWS has attempted to start was a well-managed and ex- fitness enthusiasts, by tweaking our already set dents from across the a dialogue about what stu- ecuted event with opportu- schedule we switched from outdoor activities to aspects of your life world were encouraged to a rigorous indoor regime, for which we followed  Spending time together and learning new share their ideas of con- a self-curated yoga plan to stay engaged and bal- things have helped us in increasing our knowl- tributing towards their anced during the lockdown. edge and in-depth understanding of a topic. For community and what they Learning to balance mental and physical health at example, during my exams, I discuss and under- can do for their country? stand the topics with my father. He helps me learn The participants ex- home, during the pandemic new acronyms and techniques to comprehend im- pressed their thoughts and We have undertaken the ‘365 Days of Fitness Chal- portant information. Similarly, when we learn to- prepared a video, sharing lenge’ which motivates us to be consistent with gether, my father learns new fun facts, especially them on social media. The exercise and contributes to our physical and men- about outer space. event ‘I Can’ started on tal well-being. Additionally, to lighten our minds  Exercising together helps us motivate and April 26, 2021 and culmi- and engage ourselves at home we played carrom, resulted in a more strengthened and conditioned challenge each other. At the end of the day this nated on May 30, 2021. dents can do for their com- nities for students to pro- organised game nights and movie nights and mind along with higher EQ and the newfound improves our health physically as well as men- Students aged 13 to 15 munities and countries in vide effective solutions to a cooked together. This strengthened our bond and ability to adapt. We have now truly experienced tally. Also, togetherness makes exercising fun. years sensitised the learn- the present. It attempts to problem, demonstrate crit- distracted us from the pandemic’s fear, thus mak- VUCA World (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity ers towards the burning is- make students think about ical thinking skills and ing the anxiety and panic fade away. The lockdown and Ambiguity) in our lives. SNEHA PAPNOI, class IX, Pathways School, Gurgaon sues of today and took a their contribution to soci- show how they can person- pledge to spread their word. ety and also understand ally make a difference in the It instilled skills and per- the importance of their world around them. sonality traits that would contribution.” We congratulate all the Developing skills of students take them forward in other To provide better in- winners and hope to engage Educational exchange program: walks of life. A total of 371 sights into this learning students in the future in dis- entries were received from journey, Neha was invited cussions where they can ex- across India and around the as a guest speaker to an- press their thoughts and be Uniting two cultures world, with 33 excited win- swer the questions posed the change-makers. he ‘Indo Tai- wan Ex- change Pro- Tree plantation drive at Ryan Int’l Tgram’ is the one that not only pholding the vi- been celebrating Dr unites two school sionary ideal of Shyama Prasad Mukher- groups but also it is our chairman, jee’s sacrifice as a sewa friendship and frater- U Ryan Interna- and plantation week from nity between two tional School, sector 31, June 23 to July 6 under countries. Gurugram participated the guidance of Om Ramjas School R K in a plantation drive at Prakash Dhankar (BJP Puram got an oppor- the school premises on state president) and Gar- tunity to host the virtual ‘Cultural Ex- Economic and Cultural Center, Lisa Luo – July 3, 2021. gi Kakkar (BJP district change Programme’ on the July 1, 2021. The senior education manager, British Coun- n order to develop enthusiastically and The school chairman president). students of Taibei High School Taiwan cil, Taiwan, Rachna Pant –director Ram- speaking, listening and enacted story with voice always believed in nur- She expressed her demonstrated an exemplary spirit. They jas School R K Puram, Meera Bharadwaj, comprehension skills modulation. This drama- turing and caring the na- gratitude towards school shared power point presentations depict- Ritu Ahluwalia and Preethi. ture and has been moti- management to join in for ing their food, culture, monuments of vis- The program was a mile stone in know- Iof the students and to tization encouraged stu- vating us all through his berry and guava. this noble cause. School it and traditional toys. Ramjas School Stu- ing each other’s country and people. It was boost up their confidence dents to explore their vision ‘Environment’. There were around 10 head Geeta Srinivasa was dents of class V and VI, introduced them- a success due to the involvement and un- level ‘Dramatization: The expressiveness and Keeping this in mind, the -15 samplings which was thankful to Nidhi Kotia selves and greeted them in their language, stinted support of the director Ramjas school head along with the planted in the school for donating the saplings Mandarin. The students also briefed them School R K Puram, Rachna Pant and Meera Puss and the Parrot’ was can heighten a student’s school staff accompanied premises. Being an active and inspired the whole about how they protected themselves dur- Bharadwaj. organised for the students ability to communicate by Nidhi Kotia, District social worker, she en- staff of the school for con- ing the Covid-19 days. We wish this relationship between of DAV R K Puram class II. thoughts and feelings Executive Member of BJP, couraged all for planta- tributing in the protection The exchange program was attended Taibei High School Taiwan and Ramjas Young enthusiastic in an articulate, Gurugram planted few tion and vaccination. She and conservation of the by Peters Chen – director of School R K Puram India, to grow from saplings of lemon, mul- mentioned that they had environment. Education Division, Taibei strength to strength with each passing year. DAVIANS participated lucid manner. PAPER BLOOMS

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Take 2 pink and 1 green A4 Take each piece and fold it Take a bunch of 8 pieces of Take 4 bunches and put a size paper sheets. Divide and at the 4 corners, and then fold pink paper and 4 papers of rubber band at the centre cut each sheet into 16 pieces it again from the sides so green and staple them at and spread the leaves in using scissors. You will have that the side-folds meet at centre. Ensure that green the bunches. 32 pieces of pink and 16 the centre and not overlap to pieces are at the bottom pieces of green paper. make a leaf. and pink pieces at the top.

For the lower Fold the pink part of the leaves upwards lotus, spread towards the SIDDHIKA GARG, the green centre so that ANAHITA PAUL, class X-F, Manav TISTHA SONI, class IV, leaves as they appear like class IX, Jain Heritage Sthali School GD Goenka Public school shown in the lotus flower A Cambridge School, Rajendra Nagar 5 picture. 6 Dwarka petals. Kondapur, Hyderabad

‘MARLEY AND ME’ BOWLED ME OVER he movie 'Marley and Me' which I watched I am still carrying in my heart the love between with my parents last weekend brought tears to humans and dogs which the movie showcases so T my eyes. It portrays the deep affection well. My father told me that dogs are loyal and between a man and his dog. The movie begins grateful, that they would love us more than anything with a lot of fun and laughter where the in the world if we love them truly and take care of dog is found messing around with them. After watching the movie, I too wanted a everything in the house in which the dog as pet at home, but my mom warned that man and his wife stay. The dog's the lifespan of dogs is shorter and she wouldn't antics made me laugh and laugh. want to see me sad if we lose it. Though she Later, after the couple have kids, the is right that I might weep for days if I wife who earlier loved Marley starts lose my dog, I still hating it for the mess he makes. This hope that she changes her mind eventually changes towards the end so that my brother and I can play of the movie, when the three kids with it and have fun. the couple have start loving ELUPARAMBIL RANJIT Marley and consider him as one EESHWAR NAIR, class IV, Sister of their siblings. Nivedita School, Hyderabad Roberto Mancini delights in Italy’s Gianluigi Donnarumma defying saves a penalty during the expectations shootout to Spain’s Alvaro Morata with a penalty shoot-out win

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aving taken over Italy at their forced extra time before the Azzurri prevailed We knew this was the one that and suffer to win,” said Mancini. ■ Whether it is England or Denmark on Sun- lowest ebb, Roberto Mancini 4-2 on penalties. However, they merit their day, Italy should fancy their chances on cur- revelled in defying expectations place in Sunday’s final against England or Den- was going to be really tough and ■ Italians took to the streets across the country rent form and their record at getting to ma- after the Azzurri made it mark, having been the outstanding side thus that is why I think the players and to celebrate while 11,000 of their fans -- all UK- jor tournament finals is enough to strike fear through to the final of Euro 2020 far at this European Championship. based as restrictions prevented supporters abroad into any opponent. Euro 2020 will see them with a dramatic penalty shoot- everyone who has worked with us from travelling -- were inside Wembley to see make their 10th appearance in a final, with out win over Spain on Tuesday. ■ After putting seven goals without reply past Jorginho score the decisive kick in the shoot-out. six at the World Cup and three at previous Eu- HItaly’s transformation under Mancini in the Turkey, Switzerland and Wales in the group stage over the last three years deserves a ropean Championships. But while they have last three years has been extraordinary,from a team they ground out an extra-time win over Austria, lot of credit because it has not ■ Italy were in a mess after losing to Sweden lifted the World Cup four times, their only con- that failed to qualify for the 2018 World Cup to one then beat Belgium in the quarter-finals despite in a 2018 World Cup qualifying play-off and tinental triumph to date came as hosts of the that has gone on a national record of 33 games un- losing star left-back Leonardo Spinazzola to a been easy by any means. Almost Mancini had to pick up the pieces from that. He four-team event in 1968. Since then there have beaten, including their Wembley semi-final. torn Achilles tendon. Now they are closing on has rebuilt them, and at this Euro they have been been two final losses that were painful in dif- a second European Championship title. nobody believed we could do it and almost the complete side: from the veteran cen- ferent ways. In 2000 they were floored by a tre-back pairing of Giorgio Chiellini and Leonar- French golden goal in extra time in Rotter- Deserving place in final yet we are in the final, so we are do Bonucci to brilliant attacking full-backs, a dam, while in 2012 Spain tore them apart to Tough patch in smooth run pleased for Italians everywhere. gifted midfield trio of Marco Verratti, Jorginho win 4-0 in Kiev. “There is still one step to go ■ They were made to fight all the way against and Nicolo Barella, and a livewire front line. and now we have to rest up because this real- Spain, taking the lead through Federico ■ “When you play in a World Cup or a Euro- ROBERTO MANCINI, “The players wanted to play a brand of football ly was very challenging,” added Mancini. Chiesa’s brilliant goal but being pegged back pean Championship it is intense, and there al- that people enjoyed and thus far they have man- “When you go into your sixth match with all as Alvaro Morata’s equaliser made it 1-1 and ways comes a game where you have to dig in Italy Coach aged to do exactly that,” added Mancini. the travelling it does become very tiring.” AFP

BEAT AN AGGRESSIVE COLOMBIA ON PENALTIES TO SET UP FACE OFF WITH BRAZIL

t will be Lionel Messi’s Argentina ca. On that occasion, the team eliminated Colombia A more aggressive Colombia, led by Juan Guiller- ians in the final in the Maracana Stadium. against Neymar’s Brazil in the Copa on penalties 6-5 in the semifinal after a goalless draw. mo Cuadrado, hit the bar and the post in the first half “This is a matter of luck, today it was mine. America final on Saturday at the his- Brazil beat Peru 1-0 on Monday to advance to the before it leveled in the 61st minute with Luis Diaz, Brazil is a great team, the favorite,” Mar- toric Maracana Stadium in Rio de final. The Selecao has never lost a Copa America fi- who received the ball on the left of Argentina’s box tinez said. “But we have a great coach, I Janeiro. Argentina won its semifinal nal at home and has won five out of six matches so shot almost with no angle to beat Martinez. Argenti- we have the best player in the world against Colombia 3-2 on penalties after far. Neymar said after the semifinal he wanted to meet na reacted after 67 minutes when Ángel di María came and we will try to win it,” he said. three saves by goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez. his Barcelona mentor Messi at the decider. “Both of into the match, replacing Nico González. The winger “We have nothing to regret,” Regular time ended 1-1 at the Mané Garrin- us are in the final, I know Neymar said it because we created several opportunities including one in the Colombia coach Reinaldo Rue- cha Stadium in Brasilia on Tuesday. “Dibu is are friends and he wanted me to be there too,” Messi 80th minute that ended with Davinson Sanchez sav- da said. He had also reached a phenomenon. We trusted him,” Messi said said. It took Argentina only seven minutes to open ing a finish by Lautaro Martinez on the goal line.The the semifinal with Chile in after the match, in a reference to Martinez’ the scoring.Rodrigo de Paul found Messi in the penal- last big opportunity in regular time came with Mes- 2019 and lost. “Now we have nickname. “It was an objective to play all the ty box with a through pass.The star earned his fifth si hitting Ospina’s right post in 81st minute from short to wait for soccer to give our matches and now we will try to win this fi- assist in the tournament with a pass to Lautaro Mar- range. Martinez saved the shots taken by Sanchez, effort back so we can give nal.” Argentina hasn’t captured a major tinez, who put the ball in the right corner past Colom- Yerry Mina and Edwin Cardona in the shootout. Mes- some joy to the Colombian title since 1993 when it won Copa Ameri- bia goalkeeper David Ospina. si converted his opportunity from the spot and was people some other time.” one of the most joyous players in the celebrations. He Argentina and

REUTERS seeks his first major title with Argentina against fa- Colombia were the orig- o: t It will surely be very close and difficult. We are aiming high, we managed to vorites Brazil. inal hosts of Copa Amer- Pho get the first objective of playing the final, playing all matches. Now we are Rodrigo de Paul missed his shot, but Leandro Pare- ica, which was shifted to

des and Lautaro Martinez netted their chances for Brazil two weeks before kick AFP o: aiming higher than ever, we are going to seek that Copa. Argentina in the shootout. Cuadrado and Miguel Bor- off. Colombia will play on Fri- t LIONEL MESSI ja scored from the spot for Colombia. In tears, Mar- day in the third-place playoff Pho tinez said after the match he wanted to face the Brazil- against Peru. AP Neymar

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