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....
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Switzerland 1-1 Scotland: Post-Match Player Ratings
1-1 is a result that Scotland will be far happier with than Switzerland, as it gives Steve Clarke’s men a lifeline in their attempt to progress to the Round of 16. For Switzerland, this result should guarantee their place in the next round, as long as they don’t get beaten by Hungary by 4 or...
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Steve Clarke explains why Tony Ralston’s horror backpass that led to Xherdan Shaqiri’s wondergoal was only a ‘small mistake’… as he heaps praise on his Scotland side after their 1-1 draw with Switzerland
Steve Clarke defended Tony Ralston after his backpass led to Switzerland’s goal Scotland went ahead through Scott McTominay before Shaqiri equalised LISTEN to It’s All Kicking Off! Cristiano Ronaldo is basically the Portugal manager… but why is he celebrating on his own? By Aadam Patel Published: 00:22 BST, 20 June 2024 | Updated: 00:57 BST,...
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‘Much better’ – Scotland defender given 9/10, but more needed from John McGinn
Grant Hanley was Scotland’s main man in their 1-1 draw against Switzerland as he expertly filled in for the suspended Ryan Porteous. The 32-year-old was brought back into the starting XI on Wednesday night for the Group A clash with Watford defender Porteous unavailable due to a suspension for his red card against Germany in...
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Gritty Scotland give themselves a chance of making history with progress to knockouts still a possibility after outperforming Switzerland, writes IAN HERBERT
The Tartan Army had amassed on the steps of Cologne’s monumental cathedral by lunchtime, belting out ‘No Scotland, No party’ – the joke being that there was no point heading into that vast place to pray, because it wasn’t big enough for the help the country needed. The sun came out as they drifted out...
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PLAYER RATINGS: Which ex-Chelsea starlet was Scotland’s best player? How did goalscorer Scott McTominay fare? And why Granit Xhaka only scored a six for Switzerland
Scotland’s hopes of reaching the knockout stages of Euro 2024 are still alive after they secured a 1-1 draw with Switzerland on Wednesday. Steve Clarke’s men took the lead in the first half after Scott McTominay‘s shot took a wicked deflection past Yann Sommer into the Swiss net. Xherdan Shaqiri responded soon after in emphatic...
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Scotland vs Switzerland LIVE streaming info, Euro 2024: When, where to watch SCO v SUI; Group A Preview
PREVIEW Tens of thousands of kilt-wearing Scotland fans will take part in a pre-match march to Cologne Stadium ahead of Wednesday’s clash with Switzerland and they will expect to be rewarded with a vast improvement from Steve Clarke’s team. FOLLOW THE MATCH LIVE | SCOTLAND VS SWITZERLAND LIVE SCORE, EURO 2024 Scotland has never made it out of the...
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Why Scotland go to Euro 2024 with genuine hopes of getting beyond group stage
SCOTLAND boss Steve Clarke may have to go back to the drawing board after a humbling 5-1 defeat to Germany in their Euro 2024 opener. The Tartan Army were losing 3-0 before half-time and saw Ryan Porteous sent off in a horror start to their campaign. 23 Scotland were humbled in their 5-1 defeat to...