Matchday three in Group A may be full of twists and turns but Germany know they’re already through to the Round of 16 before they face Switzerland in Frankfurt. The Swiss could still pip Julian Nagelsmann’s side to first place with a win, one of two scenarios that would see the host meet tournament favourites...
Tag: Murat Yakin
Post
Post
Another Xherdan Shaqiri spectacular at a major
Xherdan Shaqiri is Basel’s second most famous sportsperson. It is possible that on nights like this, he does dislodge Roger Federer if only for some time. Effortlessness is a myth, Federer told a class of graduates recently. He recalled the hours of sweat that made his tennis silky. Shaqiri’s every sinew would testify to that....
Post
Switzerland sink Hungary to make strong start at Euro 2024
COLOGNE, Germany – Switzerland made a flying start at Euro 2024 as Kwadwo Duah and Michel Aebischer scored their first international goals in a 3-1 win against Hungary on Saturday. Murat Yakin’s side raced into a two-goal lead by half-time in Cologne to kick off their Group A campaign in impressive fashion. Duah...
Post
‘Dark horses’ Hungary suffer opening Euro 2024 defeat to impressive Switzerland
Switzerland claimed a 3-1 victory over Hungary with the help of a tactical masterclass on Saturday that could be crucial for progressing from the Euro 2024 group stage. Michel Aebischer set up the first from Kwadwo Duah in the 12th minute and then struck himself at the end of the first half. It was the...
Post
EURO 2024: Switzerland’s Golden Generation vs Hungary’s Dark Horses
Hungary’s Rising Star in Euro 2024 Hungary is making waves as a dark horse in Euro 2024. Marco Rossi’s squad enters the tournament with an impressive unbeaten run in the qualifiers, showcasing a significant improvement since their dramatic group stage exit in Euro 2020. Their stunning 4-0 victory over England in 2022 highlights their potential...
Post
Can Switzerland overturn their poor form? Switzerland’s Euro 2024 Preview
Switzerland lost just one game on their route to qualifying for Euro 2024, but expectations among fans feel low after a barren run of results of late. Despite wins against Estonia and Ireland, as well as a draw against Denmark, in their last three games, the three before those saw them lose against Romania as...
- 1
- 2