One of the most technically-gifted playmakers of his generation has been the Swiss attacking midfielder. Xherdan Shaqiri ended his international football career following Switzerland’s exit from Euro 2024. Dark-horses Switzerland lost to eventual finalists England in the quarter-finals, 5-3 in a penalty shootout after the match finished 1-1 at the Merkur Spiel Arena in Düsseldorf....
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Switzerland’s Xherdan Shaqiri confirms retirement from international football
Xherdan Shaqiri. – AFP Former Bayern Munich and Liverpool winger Xherdan Shaqiri announced his retirement from international football on Monday, having earned 125 caps for Switzerland. Shaqiri scored 32 goals for the national team and is the only Swiss player to have appeared in seven major tournaments, from the 2010 World Cup to Euro 2024....
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Xherdan Shaqiri finishes international career as Switzerland’s second most-capped player
Xherdan Shaqiri announced his retirement from international football on Monday after winning 125 Switzerland caps and becoming the only player to score in each of the last three World Cups and European Championships. Xherdan Shaqiri announces his retirement from international football.(AFP) Midfielder Shaqiri, 32, who now plays with Chicago Fire in the United States, is...
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Switzerland’s Xherdan Shaqiri retires from international football
Xherdan Shaqiri has announced his retirement from international football. Former Bayern Munich, Stoke and Liverpool winger Shaqiri, 32, played 125 matches for Switzerland, with his last appearance coming in the quarter-final defeat to England at Euro 2024. Shaqiri scored 32 international goals and is the only Swiss player to have appeared at seven major tournaments,...
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Xherdan Shaqiri Calls Time On Switzerland Career After 125 Caps | Football News
Xherdan Shaqiri is Switzerland’s second most-capped player after Granit Xhaka on 130 caps.© AFP Switzerland’s Xherdan Shaqiri announced his retirement from international football on Monday after winning 125 caps with the Swiss national team. Midfielder Shaqiri, 32, who now plays with Chicago Fire in the United States, is Switzerland’s second most-capped player after...
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Meet the ‘world class’ goalie and dangerous winger looking to down England
SWITZERLAND should “not be scared of anybody” and have the belief and momentum to down England. That is according to 47-year-old Raphael Wicky, who led Young Boys to the Swiss Super League and Cup double last year. 4 Raphael Wicky provided a run-through of the Swiss men looking to down EnglandCredit: Getty 4 Switzerland face...
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Four things we learnt from Switzerland’s stunning victory over Italy
Switzerland beat Italy 2-0 in Berlin to reach the Euro 2024 quarter-finals for the second tournament in a row. Remo Freuler opened the scoring in the 37th minute after a lethargic start to the game, as Murat Yakin’s side capitalised on an off-tempo Italian side. The second half kicked off with Luciano Spalletti’s side desperately...
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Switzerland vs Germany Live Streaming Euro 2024 Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch | Football News
Switzerland vs Germany Live Streaming Euro 2024 Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch© AFP Switzerland vs Germany Live Streaming Euro 2024 Live Telecast: As the business end of UEFA Euro 2024 gets underway, the clash between hosts Germany and Switzerland may not be so decisive, as both nations are almost certainly through...
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Switzerland vs Italy Live Streaming Euro 2024 Round Of 16 Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch | Football News
Switzerland vs Italy Live Streaming Euro 2024 Round Of 16 Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch© AFP Switzerland vs Italy Live Streaming Euro 2024 Round of 16 Live Telecast: Switzerland take on Italy in the first Round of 16 match of Euro 2024. Both nations finished second in their respective groups. Switzerland...
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Euro 2024 Switzerland vs Germany LIVE Updates: Germany, Switzerland Face Off With Top Spot Up For Grabs | Football News
Switzerland vs Germany Euro Cup 2024 LIVE© AFP Switzerland vs Germany LIVE Updates, Euro 2: Germany face Switzerland in Euro 2024, with the motivation of both sides being to seal top spot in Group A. Hosts Germany have been arguably the best side of the tournament so far, while Switzerland have dodged past Hungary...
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Euro 2024: Switzerland vs Germany tips and predictions – Group A seeding decided by goal-fest in Frankfurt
Matchday three in Group A may be full of twists and turns but Germany know they’re already through to the Round of 16 before they face Switzerland in Frankfurt. The Swiss could still pip Julian Nagelsmann’s side to first place with a win, one of two scenarios that would see the host meet tournament favourites...
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Another Xherdan Shaqiri spectacular at a major
Xherdan Shaqiri is Basel’s second most famous sportsperson. It is possible that on nights like this, he does dislodge Roger Federer if only for some time. Effortlessness is a myth, Federer told a class of graduates recently. He recalled the hours of sweat that made his tennis silky. Shaqiri’s every sinew would testify to that....
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