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St Gallen enjoying fabulous start to the season

November 24th, 2012 by Nathan Carr

Nathan Carr reports on a good run of form for St Gallen in Switzerland.

Olympic football hotting up

August 1st, 2012 by Ger McCarthy

Ger McCarthy reviews a weekend of shocks in the Olympic men’s football tournament and predicts who will progress to the knockout stages.

Kuqi dreams of Kosovo acceptance

November 24th, 2011 by Dave Wood

Kosovo’s most famous footballer has called for FIFA to recognise his homeland, writes Dave Wood.

Swiss Euro 2012 hopes diminish

October 10th, 2011 by Sion Cleaver

Sion Cleaver looks at Friday night’s European Championship qualifier between Switzerland and Wales.

One 2 Watch returns today, and Kevin Coleman takes a look at FC Basel and Switzerland left winger Xherdan Shaqiri. The 19-year-old made a brief appearance at last summer’s World Cup, and has a big future ahead of him. With his contract up soon, a number of Europe’s top clubs will be keeping tabs on the dazzling winger.

Ligue 1: ‘French Touch’ at the World Cup

June 23rd, 2010 by Etienne Michon

As the nation crashes and burns at the World Cup, non-French Ligue 1 players might be France’s best chance to shine.

Talking Points: Spain 2-0 Honduras

June 21st, 2010 by David Dickson

After watching their noisy neighbours recover from a disappointing start by annihilating North Korea earlier in the day, Spain hoped for a similar performance against Honduras. An exceptional display of attacking team football followed, but with a crucial ingredient missing that may cost Spain in the latter stages. Goals.

Talking Points: Chile 1-0 Switzerland

June 21st, 2010 by Kevyn Doran

Chile chipped away at a dogged Swiss defense until Mark Gonzalez found the break through with the only goal of the game. An enthralling match with chances and cards aplenty, there was no shortage of Talking Points as Kevyn Doran reports. 1. Chalk and Cheese We all expected this game to be the relentless attacking […]

Inter offered hope to World Cup underdogs

June 20th, 2010 by David Bevan

32 nations. 64 games. Millions watching worldwide. Many of whom are scratching their heads and wondering why their country is struggling so much at the World Cup. European Champions Inter Milan may hold the key to the answer. England and Italy have both opened with a pair of uninspiring draws against less illustrious opponents, while France can […]

Talking Points: Spain 0-1 Switzerland

June 16th, 2010 by Neil Sherwin

1. Swiss Roll Over Spain The headline writes itself and will no doubt be repeated across the globe, but it sums up the situation perfectly as the tournament’s first genuine shock took place today. Switzerland parked the bus and just stopped short of letting down the tyres at times as they attempted to snuff out […]