In the contemporary landscape of elite football, players are often subjected to relentless schedules that can take a toll on their physical and mental well-being. Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji has become an outspoken advocate for the realities facing athletes aboard the increasing number of fixtures. At just 29, after a grueling series of matches,
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Swiss star player Xherdan Shaqiri recently made a triumphant return to FC Basel, the club where his career began over a decade ago. In an emotional statement titled “Welcome home, Shaq”, Basel announced that Shaqiri had signed a three-year deal, marking a significant milestone in his football journey. Shaqiri expressed his immense pride and happiness
After a series of underwhelming performances, Xherdan Shaqiri and the Chicago Fire have reached a mutual agreement to terminate his contract with the MLS club. This decision brings an end to Shaqiri’s disappointing spell at Chicago, where the Switzerland midfielder failed to live up to expectations following his arrival from Lyon in 2022. Despite his
Bukayo Saka, the young Arsenal winger who faced racist abuse and missed a crucial penalty in England’s Euro 2020 final defeat to Italy, showcased his resilience and talent in the Euro 2024 quarterfinals against Switzerland. Saka, who scored an impressive individual goal to equalize and was successful in the penalty shootout, spoke about how he
The article discusses the different approaches taken by various national teams during the rest days in between the group stage and the knockout phase of Euro 2024. It highlights the contrasting methods employed by coaches such as Didier Deschamps, Gareth Southgate, Julian Nagelsmann, and Ralf Rangnick in managing their players’ downtime. While some coaches allowed
Throughout the Euro 2024 group stage, the Valencia goalkeeper has been a standout performer with his incredible saves. Against Czechia, he made 11 stops, setting a new record for the most saves in a single match in Euros history. Despite being only 23 years old and participating in his first major tournament, he has shown
Germany’s Euro 2024 campaign took an unexpected turn when Niclas Füllkrug became the hero by scoring a stoppage-time equalizer against Switzerland. The draw salvaged a point for the hosts and secured a spot in the softer side of the knockout-round bracket. While the late equalizer was a moment of relief for Germany, it raised questions
Switzerland’s captain, Granit Xhaka, has recently spoken out about his improved relationship with manager Murat Yakin. Following a challenging qualifying campaign filled with late setbacks and reports of disagreements over strategies, Xhaka emphasized the positive progress made in their dynamic. The team is set to face Hungary in their first Group A match, aiming to