The emergence of Murat Yakin’s team as one of the surprise packages in this tournament has been a move performed with typical Swiss understatement. They are clear and precise, beautifully balanced with all parts working together. They’ve given hosts Germany a fright and sent defending champions Italy packing. Next up is England in Dusseldorf and...
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A look at what England can expect from quarter-final opponents Switzerland
England will play Switzerland in the quarter-finals of Euro 2024 in Dusseldorf on Saturday. Switzerland stunned defending champions Italy 2-0 in their last 16 tie in a result which demonstrates the danger they will pose to Gareth Southgate’s side. Here, the PA news agency looks at what England can expect next weekend. Key players Former...
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England vs Switzerland, Euro 2024 quarter-final: Date, time and TV channel
England are through to the quarter-finals of Euro 2024 and will play Switzerland in the next round. Jude Bellingham’s stoppage-time stunner saved Gareth Southgate’s side from an embarrassing last-16 exit as they fought back to beat Slovakia 2-1 after extra-time. Switzerland, who are ranked 19th in the world, 14 places below England, earned their place...
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Swiss beat Italians 2-0 to reach Euro football quarter-finals
“The story isn’t over yet,” said coach Murat Yakim after Switzerland’s victory over Italy on Saturday night. The Associated Press Of course, Italy were disappointing at times. But at the end of the day, there is one indisputable fact: on Saturday in Berlin, Switzerland put in one of the most accomplished performances in their history....
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Switzerland lay down marker in dominant win over dismal Italy
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Italy’s reign as Euro champs is over, eliminated by Switzerland in last-16
In a major upset, Switzerland knocked out Euro 2020 champions Italy 2-0 in their last-16 match in Berlin. Switzerland dumped reigning champions Italy out of Euro 2024 with a stunning 2-0 victory to reach the quarterfinals for the second time in their history. Murat Yakin’s supremely well-drilled side outplayed the flat two-time winners in the...
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Switzerland 2-0 Italy PLAYER RATINGS: Which 8.5/10 newcomer should England fear? Who’s the Premier League star that takes more control for the Swiss? And which big name ‘looked lost’ for the holders?
Switzerland fully deserved to progress into the quarter-finals where they have a potential date with England. Berlin had been the venue for Italy’s triumph at the 2006 World Cup but they never looked like pulling off a repeat as they were second-best in every department. Threatening from the off, Murat Yakin’s side found their deserved...
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Italy ‘make England look half decent’ and dubbed ‘terrible’ as fans react to Switzerland defeat
Football fans on social media have reacted after Italy were beaten 2-0 by Switzerland at Euro 2024 on Saturday. Luciano Spalletti’s side were put to the sword, with Switzerland winning courtesy of goals from Remo Freuler and Ruben Vargas. Italy were poor throughout the showdown, with their opponents dominating possession and managing more shots than...
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Euro 2024 today: Switzerland vs Italy and Germany vs Denmark, TV channel, start times and odds
Full last-16 fixtures June 29: Switzerland v Italy (5pm) – BBC June 29: Germany v Denmark (8pm) – ITV June 30: England v Slovakia (5pm) – ITV June 30: Spain v Georgia (8pm) – ITV July 1: France v Belgium (5pm) – ITV July 1: Portugal v Slovenia (8pm) – BBC July 2: Romania v...
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The Italian Gob: The Euros champions are in danger of early Euro 2024 exit if foul-mouthed boss Luciano Spalletti can’t keep his cool against Switzerland
Luciano Spalletti ripped into a journalist following Italy’s 1-1 draw with Croatia His outburst will be music to ears of Saturday’s last-16 opponents Switzerland LISTEN: Join us as we debate the BIGGEST talking points on It’s All Kicking Off! EUROS DAILY. Available wherever you get your podcasts By Tom Collomosse Published: 22:30 BST, 28 June...
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Indian Sports Wrap, June 28: Tvesa Malik makes solid start in Swiss Ladies Open 2024
GOLF Swiss Ladies Open 2024: Tvesa Malik makes solid start India’s Tvesa Malik got off to a solid start at the VP Bank Swiss Ladies Open as she carded 3-under 68 in the opening round of the Ladies European Tour event here. Though the first round was far from complete, Tvesa, who is making a...
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One in five people in Switzerland do not get enough exercise, according to the WHO
Watching sport is not enough. The WHO recommends 150 minutes of moderate-intensity endurance activity per week. Keystone / Jean-Christophe Bott According to a report by the World Health Organization, people around the world do not get enough exercise. This has significant consequences for people’s health and creates a significant financial burden on the healthcare system,...