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Tomas Ferreira edits Sports for Global Pulse, following global tournaments, leagues and athlete stories.

Kylian Mbappe wins second World Cup Golden Boot as Spain sweeps awards

Kylian Mbappe wins second World Cup Golden Boot as Spain sweeps awards

Kylian Mbappe has set a new World Cup scoring record, while Spain's Rodri, Unai Simon, and Pau Cubarsi dominated the individual accolades.

Sports ·20 Jul 2026, 02:02 ·Tomas Ferreira 4 min read
Argentina defender Lisandro Martínez exits World Cup final with injury

Argentina defender Lisandro Martínez exits World Cup final with injury

Lisandro Martínez was substituted in the first half of the 2026 World Cup final against Spain due to an apparent muscle injury. Nicolás Otamendi replaced him.

Sports ·20 Jul 2026, 01:00 ·Tomas Ferreira 2 min read
Spain and Argentina face off in scoreless World Cup final in New Jersey

Spain and Argentina face off in scoreless World Cup final in New Jersey

Spain and Argentina remain in a scoreless draw during the 2026 World Cup final at MetLife Stadium, as tactical defensive play defines the championship match.

Sports ·19 Jul 2026, 23:00 ·Tomas Ferreira 2 min read
Dort To Hawks, Risacher To Mavericks In Three-Team Trade

Dort To Hawks, Risacher To Mavericks In Three-Team Trade

A three-team trade between the Oklahoma City Thunder, Atlanta Hawks, and Dallas Mavericks reshapes rosters while netting the Thunder three draft picks.

Sports ·19 Jul 2026, 20:04 ·Tomas Ferreira 3 min read
Lu Dort traded to Hawks in three-team deal involving Zaccharie Risacher

Lu Dort traded to Hawks in three-team deal involving Zaccharie Risacher

The Oklahoma City Thunder have traded Lu Dort to the Atlanta Hawks as part of a three-team deal involving the Dallas Mavericks. The move serves as a financial restructuring for the Thunder to shed salary and fall below the second apron.

Sports ·19 Jul 2026, 19:02 ·Tomas Ferreira 2 min read
Andrea Kimi Antonelli wins Belgian Grand Prix as George Russell crashes out

Andrea Kimi Antonelli wins Belgian Grand Prix as George Russell crashes out

Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli secured his sixth victory of the 2026 season at the Belgian Grand Prix. His teammate George Russell retired after a collision.

Sports ·19 Jul 2026, 18:02 ·Tomas Ferreira 2 min read
Boxer Hannah Rapp dies at 26 after being struck by car in Texas

Boxer Hannah Rapp dies at 26 after being struck by car in Texas

Professional boxer Hannah Rapp has died following a fatal collision in Brazos County. Authorities have charged 31-year-old Charles Medina with manslaughter.

Sports ·19 Jul 2026, 16:00 ·Tomas Ferreira 2 min read
England secure third place at 2026 World Cup with Bellingham leading squad

England secure third place at 2026 World Cup with Bellingham leading squad

Thomas Tuchel's England side claimed a bronze medal at the 2026 World Cup following a victory over France. The tournament featured standout performances from players like Jude Bellingham alongside a squad facing various injury challenges.

Sports ·19 Jul 2026, 14:06 ·Tomas Ferreira 2 min read
England beats France 6-4

England beats France 6-4

England beats France 6-4

Sports ·19 Jul 2026, 10:01 ·Tomas Ferreira 3 min read
Kylian Mbappé breaks Lionel Messi’s World Cup scoring record with 22nd career goal

Kylian Mbappé breaks Lionel Messi’s World Cup scoring record with 22nd career goal

Kylian Mbappé has become the all-time leading goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history after netting twice in France's third-place playoff defeat to England.

Sports ·19 Jul 2026, 04:01 ·Tomas Ferreira 3 min read
Wildfire Smoke Hangs Over World Cup Final

Wildfire Smoke Hangs Over World Cup Final

Hazardous smog from Canadian wildfires has blanketed the U.S. East Coast, sparking health concerns for finalists Spain and Argentina ahead of the championship match.

Sports ·19 Jul 2026, 03:00 ·Tomas Ferreira 3 min read
Josh Kerr breaks 27-year-old men's mile world record in London

Josh Kerr breaks 27-year-old men's mile world record in London

Scottish runner Josh Kerr broke the men's mile world record at a Diamond League meet in London with a time of 3:42.66.

Sports ·19 Jul 2026, 01:02 ·Tomas Ferreira 3 min read
Chelsea reach verbal agreement for £117m Morgan Rogers transfer - The Athletic

Chelsea reach verbal agreement for £117m Morgan Rogers transfer - The Athletic

Chelsea have reached a verbal agreement to sign Morgan Rogers in a record-breaking £117m move from Aston Villa. The 23-year-old midfielder is expected to undergo a medical on Monday.

Sports ·19 Jul 2026, 00:01 ·Tomas Ferreira 3 min read
Manchester United start new signing Andrey Santos in pre-season loss to Wrexham

Manchester United start new signing Andrey Santos in pre-season loss to Wrexham

New signing Andrey Santos started for Manchester United in a friendly defeat to Wrexham in Helsinki, featuring in a midfield revamp under Michael Carrick.

Sports ·18 Jul 2026, 23:01 ·Tomas Ferreira 3 min read
Mohamed Salah agent denies reports of agreement to join Besiktas

Mohamed Salah agent denies reports of agreement to join Besiktas

Ramy Abbas Issa has dismissed claims that the former Liverpool forward reached a verbal agreement to join Besiktas. The free agent is linked to options in Europe, the MLS, and Saudi Arabia.

Sports ·18 Jul 2026, 18:01 ·Tomas Ferreira 3 min read
Disappointed France and England meet for third place in the World Cup

Disappointed France and England meet for third place in the World Cup

France and England prepare for a third-place showdown in Florida following semifinal losses to Spain and Argentina.

Sports ·18 Jul 2026, 10:01 ·Tomas Ferreira 3 min read
President Donald Trump adds to Thomas Tuchel criticism by questioning Harry Kane role

President Donald Trump adds to Thomas Tuchel criticism by questioning Harry Kane role

US President Donald Trump has questioned Thomas Tuchel's tactics after England's semi-final exit, sparking a dismissive reaction from the manager.

Sports ·18 Jul 2026, 08:01 ·Tomas Ferreira 3 min read
World Cup 2026: England coach Thomas Tuchel defends semi-final tactics in Argentina loss

World Cup 2026: England coach Thomas Tuchel defends semi-final tactics in Argentina loss

Thomas Tuchel faces scrutiny over his defensive substitutions and squad selection following England's narrow semi-final defeat to Argentina.

Sports ·18 Jul 2026, 06:01 ·Tomas Ferreira 3 min read
Bryson DeChambeau penalty adds controversy to eventful British Open second round

Bryson DeChambeau penalty adds controversy to eventful British Open second round

A rules violation at Royal Birkdale dropped Bryson DeChambeau from second place to a tie for fifth after a heated confrontation with R&A officials.

Sports ·18 Jul 2026, 05:01 ·Tomas Ferreira 3 min read
White House defends Argentina team over Falklands banner

White House defends Argentina team over Falklands banner

The US government has defended the Argentine national team's right to display a political banner claiming the Falkland Islands following a victory over England.

Sports ·18 Jul 2026, 03:02 ·Tomas Ferreira 3 min read