Switzerland defender Fabian Schar retired from the national team on Monday, becoming the third veteran player in the European Championship quarterfinalist squad choosing to focus on club football. Schar, goalkeeper Yann Sommer and playmaker Xherdan Shaqiri combined to play more than 300 games for Switzerland and mostly in the same team over the last decade....
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Premier League: Schar retires from int’l football, will focus on Newcastle
Newcastle United | Photo: EPL website 2 min read Last Updated : Aug 26 2024 | 8:57 PM IST Switzerland defender Fabian Schar retired from the national team on Monday, becoming the third veteran player in the European Championship quarter-finalist squad choosing to focus on club soccer. Schar, goalkeeper Yann Sommer and playmaker...
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Switzerland defender Fabian Schär ends international career at 32 to focus on playing for Newcastle
BERN, Switzerland (AP) — Switzerland defender Fabian Schär has ended his international career. The 32-year-old center-back becomes the third veteran player on the Switzerland team that reached the European Championship quarterfinals choosing to focus on club soccer. Schär, goalkeeper Yann Sommer and playmaker Xherdan Shaqiri combined to play more than 300 games for Switzerland. Schär...
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Galatasaray face uphill battle as Young Boys aim to hold UCL fort
Following last week’s thrilling five-goal Champions League playoff show in Switzerland, Galatasaray and the Young Boys will meet again in Istanbul on Tuesday evening, vying for a spot in the Champions League group stage. Both teams, as national champions, delivered an exhilarating first leg, with a late penalty giving the Swiss side a valuable edge...
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Denmark probably without Christensen against Switzerland
Denmark’s Andreas Christensen in the European Championship round of 16 against Germany Keystone FC Barcelona will have to make do without central defender Andreas Christensen for the time being. The 28-year-old Dane is suffering from inflammation of his left Achilles tendon. This was announced by FC Barcelona without specifying the duration of his absence. Spanish...
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Video: Inter goalkeeper Sommer retires from Switzerland duty
The shot-stopper will no longer represent his country at international level, having amassed 94 senior caps. “After careful consideration, I have decided to end my career as goalkeeper for the Swiss national team,” he wrote on Instagram. “It was a great honour and privilege to represent my country at the highest level for 12 years...
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Swiss goalie Yann Sommer bids farewell to international football
Swiss international goalkeeper Yann Sommer announced on Monday his retirement from the national team with which he began his career in 2012. His retirement announcement signals the end of a distinguished football career, defined by exceptional performances and unwavering dedication. A Monday statement from the Swiss Football Association website disclosed this. “After careful consideration, I...
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Swiss Goalkeeper Sommer Retires From International Football
Text size Switzerland goalkeeper Yann Sommer announced his retirement from international football on Monday after a 12-year career in which he made 94 appearances for the national side. The 35-year-old played all five of Switzerland’s matches at Euro 2024. His last international game was the quarter-final defeat by England on penalties. “My time with the...
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Swiss goalkeeper Yann Sommer retires from national team
Switzerland’s goalkeeper Yann Sommer saves a penalty by France’s Kylian Mbappe during the Euro 2020 soccer championship round of 16 match on June 29, 2021. Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector English (US) English (British) Generated with artificial intelligence. After a decade as...
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Switzerland goalkeeper Yann Sommer ends national-team career after 94 games
ZURICH (AP) — Switzerland’s No. 1 goalkeeper Yann Sommer has retired from the national team at age 35 to focus on playing for Inter Milan. Sommer’s decision will likely see Gregor Kobel of Borussia Dortmund step up as first-choice ’keeper. Switzerland plays Nations League games next month against European champion Spain and Denmark. Sommer went...
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Switzerland Goalkeeper Yann Sommer Retires From International Football | Football News
File image of Yann Sommer.© X (Twitter) Switzerland goalkeeper Yann Sommer announced his retirement from international football on Monday after a 12-year career in which he made 94 appearances for the national side. The 35-year-old played all five of Switzerland’s matches at Euro 2024. His last international game was the quarter-final defeat by...