In June 1505, a 21-year-old student called Martin Luther was riding back to university to Erfurt from his parents’ home in Mansfeld when a thunderstorm struck. Fearing for his life, Luther prayed to St Anne, the patron saint of miners, calling on her to save him. If he was spared, Luther would give up a...
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England ‘have to improve’ ahead of Switzerland quarter-final – Stones
John Stones has admitted that England are working hard to get back to the “fluid football” they used to play earlier in Gareth Southgate’s tenure. England are in the quarter-finals of the European Championship but performances have been underwhelming and Stones said on Thursday afternoon that the team know that they have to improve. England...
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Granit Xhaka offers everything England’s midfield is missing: Switzerland captain looking to continue dream year at Euro 2024 after Bayer Leverkusen success | Goal.com US
After playing a pivotal role in a flawless Bundesliga triumph, the 31-year-old is now perfectly placed to make more history with his country Switzerland’s 3-0 loss to Italy at Euro 2020 has long bothered Granit Xhaka. He felt his team failed to turn up for the group game in Rome. Last weekend was different, though....
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Southgate considering change in formation for England’s clash with Switzerland
Gareth Southgate is considering using a back three when England face Switzerland at Euro 2024. England take on Switzerland on Saturday afternoon, live on talkSPORT, with a chance to reach the semi-final of Euro 2024 in the offing. 3 England are considering changing to a back threeCredit: Getty And after scraping past Slovakia in the...
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How to fix England: Who replaces Guehi? Does Trippier play? A different No 10?
England are three games away from winning their first ever European Championship — but it doesn’t feel like it. If a laboured group stage felt stodgy enough, the last-16 tie against Slovakia was, at times, painful to watch. Gareth Southgate’s men eventually squeaked through but it took a very late, and very fine, goal from...
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One year to Women’s Euro 2025: After financial issues, how is Switzerland shaping up?
As the men’s European Championship is entering its latter stages in Germany, it is exactly one year until Women’s Euro 2025 begins in Switzerland. In 365 days, the hosts will get things under way at St Jakob-Park in Basel and holders England will be hoping to defend their title. In the bidding process to host...
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Euro 2024 teams hit with more than €1.2m in fines by UEFA
National football associations represented in this summer’s European Championship have been fined more than €1.2million by organisers UEFA during the tournament group stages. The fines, which total €1,293,645 (£1,097,328; $1,635,123), relate to the national side’s supporters during the matches, but host nation Germany were fined twice for their failure of “protection of the playing area”...
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One year to Women’s Euro 2025: After financial issues, how is Switzerland shaping up?
As the men’s European Championship is entering its latter stages in Germany, it is exactly one year until Women’s Euro 2025 begins in Switzerland. In 365 days’ time, the hosts will get things under way at St Jakob-Park in Basel and holders England will be hoping to defend their title. Switzerland beat Poland and France...
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Report: Manchester United ‘Captivated’ by £7m Switzerland Forward
Manchester United’s search for fresh attacking options has taken a fascinating turn with their latest interest in Swiss star Dan Ndoye, who has been shining at Euro 2024. As reported by Sky Sports Italy, the Red Devils have been captivated by Ndoye’s performances, particularly during Switzerland’s crucial group stage match against Germany. Rising Star on...
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Incredible milestone achieved by Switzerland following their elimination of Italy
Switzerland shocked Italy to progress to the quarter-final of Euro 2024. In a stunning upset at the Round of 16 stage of Euro 2024, reigning European champions Italy were eliminated by a superb Switzerland side, who claimed a convincing 2-0 victory to secure their spot in the quarter-finals for the second consecutive edition of the...
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Switzerland were superior to Italy in every facet – they will not fear England or Slovakia
Switzerland aren’t supposed to do things like this. The Swiss have developed a reputation for being to the European Championship what Mexico are to the World Cup — they always qualify from the group stage, but they never progress past the first knockout round — aside from when they squeezed past France after a penalty...
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The worst kick-off routine at Euro 2024 — and how Switzerland made Italy pay
Twenty-seven seconds into the second half, Switzerland went 2-0 up against Italy in their last-16 clash in Berlin. But, hang on, didn’t Italy take kick-off? Yes, they did — and they made a complete mess of it. Luciano Spalletti’s team started the second half with two players by the ball (the striker Gianluca Scamacca and...