VW Tiguan and Teron SUV automobiles on the assembly line at a factory in Wolfsburg, Germany. (Kriztian Bocci/Bloomberg) July 8, 2026 9:24 am, EDT key takeaways: Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume is seeking the supervisory board’s support for a sweeping restructuring that could cut 100,000 jobs and close four German plants. The overhaul reflects growing pressure
Christian Pulisic faces harsh backlash after USMNT’s World Cup loss to Belgium Christian Pulisic has become the focus of intense criticism after the United States’ humiliating 4-1 defeat to Belgium, ending their World Cup run on home soil. Despite entering the tournament as the USMNT’s undisputed star and “Captain America”, Pulisic’s campaign was hampered by
FIFA president Gianni Infantino is facing a huge outcry and calls for his immediate resignation are growing as world football is roiled by the extraordinary decision to suspend a red card ban for American striker Folarin Balogun – an intervention that has sparked a governance crisis at the highest level of the game. Controversy arose
A major change is shaking up the goalkeeping landscape of Italian football – Juventus have offloaded rising star Giovanni Daffara to Parma in a deal that could ultimately re-shape the fortunes of both clubs, while Japanese sensation Zion Suzuki is now firmly in the shop window and ready for a blockbuster move abroad. In a
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Marco Bezzecchi’s MotoGP sprint problems are refusing to loosen their grip, even as he dominates practice sessions and pounces on title contenders on pure pace. The Italian star’s struggle to convert fast one-lap pace into sprint success is fast becoming the most intriguing subplot of the 2026 season. On a sunny Saturday in Assen, Bezzecchi
There was a shock wave at the World Cup as Spain’s talismanic winger Nico Williams faced a tough race against time to recover from a brutal challenge that could have derailed his and his entire country’s dreams. Spanish football suffered a night that should have been pure celebration. Alex Baena scored a decisive early strike
Sparks are about to fly at Watkins Glen as Felipe Nasr finds himself locked in a high-stakes title race, not only against long-time rivals but also against a teammate who is rapidly rewriting the rules of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. The Brazilian is stalking top contender Laurin Henrique – co-driver in some races, direct
Esteban Ocon faces a brutal battle for his Formula 1 survival as sharks circle around his vulnerable Haas seat, including powerhouse interest from Ferrari, McLaren and Toyota all attempting to pry their own protégés into the cockpit before the season is over. Ocon, 29, has endured a difficult tenure at Haas. The Frenchman has consistently
Lewis Hamilton has flipped the script at Ferrari, returning Charles Leclerc back to the top of the Formula 1 pecking order as a seven-time world champion. Hamilton’s revival has not only unsettled the Italian outfit – it has sent shock waves throughout the paddock, raising the stakes for the 2026 championship and forcing Leclerc to