Text size A top figure in African football’s governing body is under investigation in Switzerland on suspicion of criminal mismanagement of funds, but insisted Thursday the bank transfers in question were “legitimate”. Veron Mosengo-Omba, general secretary of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) headquartered in Cairo, is being investigated in the western canton of Fribourg....
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Last-gasp Gimenez Strike Sends Atletico Past Leipzig
Jose Gimenez scored a 90th-minute headed winner for Atletico Madrid against RB Leipzig in the Champions League Thomas COEX Text size ADDS quotes A 90th-minute goal from Jose Maria Gimenez snatched a 2-1 comeback victory for Atletico Madrid at home against RB Leipzig in their Champions League opener on Thursday. Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko put the...
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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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Shaqiri Calls Time On Switzerland Career After 125 Caps
Text size 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 team-mate Granit Xhaka on 130 caps. The former Bayern Munich and Liverpool player made...