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UEFA fines Serbian football association for fans’ racist behaviour

UEFA fines Serbian football association for fans’ racist behaviour

Sanctions include thousands of euros in fines and the partial closure of its stadium for an upcoming home game. ADVERTISEMENT Serbia’s football federation has been formally penalised for racist acts by fans at two Nations League games, including one incident in Switzerland where supporters tried to burn an Albanian flag, UEFA announced on Friday. At...

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Sarina Wiegman explains the bizarre reason why Lionesses were stopped from bringing on Lucy Bronze in a win over Switzerland

Sarina Wiegman explains the bizarre reason why Lionesses were stopped from bringing on Lucy Bronze in a win over Switzerland

Bronze was not allowed to enter the field of play against Switzerland on Tuesday Sarina Wiegman cleared up why the defender was banned from the turf afterwards LISTEN NOW: Manchester City correspondent Jack Gaughan joins It’s All Kicking Off! to explain whether Pep Guardiola will have money to spend in January  By LUKE POWER Published:...

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Germany rampant in 6-0 international friendly win over Switzerland

Germany rampant in 6-0 international friendly win over Switzerland

Germany is used to dominating Switzerland in women’s international football and this time was no different. In a friendly match on Friday, the Germans sliced the opposition open to the tune of 6-0, bouncing back from a defeat to Australia last time out and setting up for a hopeful 2024 finale against Italy on Monday....

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UEFA Nations League: Spain edge Switzerland to finish unbeaten, Conor Bradley helps Northern Ireland to promotion – Eurosport

UEFA Nations League: Spain edge Switzerland to finish unbeaten, Conor Bradley helps Northern Ireland to promotion – Eurosport

A late spot-kick helped Spain overcome Switzerland 3-2 in their final UEFA Nations League group game to remain unbeaten. Yeremy Pino, Bryan Gil and Bryan Zaragoza were on target for the Euro 2024 winners, who had already secured their place in the Nations League quarter-finals. Spain were awarded a penalty on the half-hour mark, which...

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UEFA Nations League: John McGinn helps Scotland seal Croatia win to stay alive, Kosovo players walk off pitch in Romania – Eurosport

UEFA Nations League: John McGinn helps Scotland seal Croatia win to stay alive, Kosovo players walk off pitch in Romania – Eurosport

Scotland picked up the first win of their UEFA Nations League campaign after a late John McGinn goal saw them beat Croatia 1-0 at Hampden Park in Glasgow, sealing an impressive win for Steve Clarke’s side. The midfielder pounced on a parry from Dominik Kotarski after Ben Doak fired a shot at the Croatian goalkeeper,...

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Roy Keane confirms Sky Sports departure plans after citing fan headbutt

Roy Keane confirms Sky Sports departure plans after citing fan headbutt

Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane has revealed plans to relocate abroad within the next couple of years, with Switzerland emerging as his preferred destination. The surprise announcement came during filming of The Overlap’s ‘On Tour’ episode in Turin, where the Sky Sports pundit shared his future intentions with fellow broadcasters. “In the next couple...

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‘We’re not satisfied with that’: Carpenter challenges Matildas to get back to the pinnacle

‘We’re not satisfied with that’: Carpenter challenges Matildas to get back to the pinnacle

The Matildas’ next coach needs to deliver results, a top style of football and restore the team to the world’s top 10, says vice-captain Ellie Carpenter. And the dashing defender is adamant that process can start under interim coach Tom Sermanni. Football Australia has consulted with the Matildas’ leadership group of Sam Kerr, Steph Catley,...

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Sam Kerr still out as new era begins for Matildas with squad named for this month’s friendlies

Sam Kerr still out as new era begins for Matildas with squad named for this month’s friendlies

A maiden call-up for teen sensation Daniela Galic headlines Matildas interim coach Tom Sermanni’s first squad since taking the reins. As expected, Sermanni has largely turned to experienced players based in Europe for friendlies against Switzerland in Zurich on October 25 and Germany in Duisburg on October 28, with few shocks. Australia’s entire Olympics squad...

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Wolves defender heads to Switzerland in latest loan switch

Wolves defender heads to Switzerland in latest loan switch

The 20-year-old, who has featured four times for the Wolves first team, has already had two loan spells away from Molineux. He spent the first half of last season at Championship side Rotherham – before joining SPL side Hearts in January. Last season represented a big step up for the defender, who also became a...

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Wolves defender heads to Switzerland in latest loan switch

Wolves defender heads to Switzerland in latest loan switch

The 20-year-old, who has featured four times for the Wolves first team, has already had two loan spells away from Molineux. He spent the first half of last season at Championship side Rotherham – before joining SPL side Hearts in January. Last season represented a big step up for the defender, who also became a...

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Fabián leads Spain through Swiss muddy terrain

Fabián leads Spain through Swiss muddy terrain

Nearly 30,000 people at the Geneva Stadium made the second Nations League match different to the one in Serbia. There was more of a footballing feel in Switzerland, even if everything else was not. The stadium had been plagued by fungus for days, making it unplayable, and the rain continued to fall throughout the match. ...

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Switzerland 1-4 Spain – Joselu, Fabian Ruiz and Ferran Torres fire 10-man Roja to Nations League win – Eurosport

Switzerland 1-4 Spain – Joselu, Fabian Ruiz and Ferran Torres fire 10-man Roja to Nations League win – Eurosport

Fabian Ruiz netted twice as Spain beat Switzerland 4-1 in the Nations League, despite playing 70 minutes with 10 men following Robin Le Normand’s sending off. The Euro 2024 winners came out in an explosive manner with Lamine Yamal playing key roles in both their early goals through Joselu’s header and Ruiz following up Nico...