Switzerland Football

Granit Xhaka has been a talismanic figure in midfield wherever he has played, as captain at Arsenal and for Xabi Alonso's domestically unbeaten Bayer Leverkusen this season.

TV REVIEW BY ROGER ALTON: It was perfect Saturday evening TV drama - two hours of gripping narrative with several plot lines that left you guessing how it would all end.

SAMI MOKBEL AT THE DUSSELDORF ARENA: England celebrated jubilantly in front of their euphoric fans after winning a tense penalty shoot-out 5-3 following a 1-1 draw after extra time.

England are through to the Euro 2024 semi-finals after a nail biting game against Switzerland and England fans can thank Jordan Pickford's water bottle.

England beat Switzerland on penalties after 1-1 draw as they booked their place in the Euro 2024 semi-finals for the second consecutive European Championships.

There's growing pressure on Gareth Southgate 's side after a disappointing display in the group stage and, as expectations rise, the players have sat down to address their younger selves.

Relive Mail Sport's live blog of the Euro 2024 quarter-final clash of England vs Switzerland as Southgate's men have yet to impress this summer in Germany despite once being favourites.

How long of a ban will Carvajal have to serve for his red card and who else risks missing out of playing in a Euros semi-final as the rest of the quarter-final games play out.

SAMI MOKBEL: Harry Kane believes England owe manager Gareth Southgate a big performance in Saturday's crunch Euro 2024 quarter-final against Switzerland.

Here is everything you need to know about England vs Switzerland including kick-off time, where it is and what TV channel you can watch the game on.

Shaw is the only specialist left back or left wing back in England's current squad. If fit, he would unquestionably be the top choice to start as England's No 3 - as he did in the final of Euro 2020.

CRAIG HOPE IN DUSSELDORF: The Magpies defender and his Switzerland team-mates would almost certainly prompt Gareth Southgate 's departure if winning here in Dusseldorf this evening.

Mail Sport's Craig Hope offers his England ratings for the tournament so far ahead of the quarter-final, while Matt Barlow assesses how Switzerland have performed to date in Germany.

Curious snaps of goalkeepers Yann Sommer and Gregor Kobel being put through their paces during their latest training session on Friday have been released.

The round of 16 brought us glorious moments - the Jude Bellingham's goal, the shock of champions Italy being sent packing, and the attacking masterclass of the Netherlands.

MIKE KEEGAN: Tens of thousands are due in Germany's party city for Saturday's clash, which will see no repeat of the booze restrictions previously deployed for Three Lions' matches.

What are Southgate's chances of managing Man United one day? What is the 'damning indictment' against his stewardship of the England camp? Who do the FA fancy to replace him?

The quarter-finals for Euro 2024 have finally been confirmed.Gareth Southgate's England team who find themselves on the 'easier' side of the draw have been paired against Switzerland.

Spalletti had seen his side lose 2-0 to Switzerland to be dumped out of the competition. And the journalist invoked Spalletti's wrath with a cheeky question.

Dancing round draped in England flags and donning hats on the streets of Germany, they have urged supporters back home to believe in Gareth Southgate.

JOE BERNSTEIN: 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.

Re-live Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates from Switzerland vs Italy at the Olympiastadion, Berlin as the defending champions were knockout out.

TOM COLLOMOSSE: Barely an hour after Italy had avoided an early Euro 2024 exit by the tiniest of margins against Croatia, Luciano Spalletti decided to let rip.

The European Championships round-of-16 gets underway on Saturday, June 29 and this is where you can watch every game.

The defender picked up a hamstring issue during his side's 1-1 draw with Switzerland on Wednesday, with the severity unknown despite the Scot being stretchered off during the game.

Fans were asked for their response after Scotland's 1-1 draw against Switzerland on Wednesday night, a result that keeps their hopes of reaching the knock-out stage alive.

AADAM PATEL IN COLOGNE: Clarke insisted his side performed 'much more' like a Scotland team after they drew 1-1 against Switzerland to keep their qualification hopes alive.

IAN HERBERT IN COLOGNE: A tide of royal blue support on the banks of Rhine lifted Scotland to another level on Wednesday night and kept their place in these championships alive.

AADAM PATEL IN COLOGNE: 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.

Follow Mail Sport's live blog for Scotland vs Switzerland for all the build-up, live score and action from the Group stage of Euro 2024.

Scottish actress Karen Gillan has weighed in on how she sees Scotland's second group game at Euro 2024 going.

AADAM PATEL AT THE RHEINENERGIESTADION: For London-born Kwadwo Duah, this was the stuff of dreams having only made his Switzerland debut last week.

Relive Mail Sport's live blog for Hungary vs Switzerland for all the build-up, live score and action from the second Group A game at Euro 2024.

Euro 2024 is here and many will be looking at their nation's path to the final. But for some there appears to be serious cause for concern that they will not make it out of the group stage.

The cream of Europe's top stars head into the tournament looking to make their mark, but there's plenty that already have among the coaching staff in their playing careers.

Most of these kits have already had their first outing in recent international breaks, with England first sporting their new look in friendlies against Brazil and Belgium in March.

DANNY MURPHY: I've rarely seen a player dribble past opponents with such ease and I'd be amazed if we aren't all drooling over the 21-year-old.

Excitement is building for the 2024 UEFA European Championship's as Germany are set to host the hotly anticipated tournament this month. Here is where all 24 teams rank with FIFA,

The countdown for Euro 2024 is well and truly on as the final pieces of the puzzle are being put together. So when will the final squads be named? Here is everything you need to know.

Once the club football season ends, there is just the small matter of a European Championship for football fans to get their teeth in to.

Xhaka's time at Arsenal was nothing short of dramatic , with the Switzerland international leaving the club after seven years last summer after scoring twice on the final day of the season.

The 19-year-old sustained the season-ending injury against Georgia while in action for Spain - with qualification for Euro 2024 already sealed - pulling up and clutching his knee after 26 minutes.

Lehmann, 24, was revealed as part of the Prime team on the energy drink company's social media account at around 6pm on Tuesday.

Norway striker Ada Hegerberg stunned her teammates after walking off the pitch just seconds before kick-off in their Women's World Cup match against Switzerland.

Norway coach Hege Riise rang the changes in an attempt to revive the team's fortunes after the former champions suffered a shock opening defeat by New Zealand.

Switzerland secured a 2-0 win over the Philippines in their opening World Cup fixture to put themselves top of Group A after the first round of games.

With all the fixtures, kick-off times (UK time) and dates, this is your essential at-a-glance guide to the impending festival of football ahead of the big kick-off on Thursday, July 20.

Granit Xhaka's fall had been shocking, explosive and seemingly irreversible, but now with his move to Bayer Leverkusen confirmed, he departs a hero, beloved more than ever by supporters.

One member of the group suffered a broken nose after being hit by Embolo's friend, who was given a 10 month conditional prison sentence and made to pay compensation.

When your social media profile soars to 21million followers, you are bound to pick up a few haters along the way. By now Aston Villa star Alisha Lehmann has found a way to block them out.

Aston Villa star Alisha Lehmann has been labelled at the most followed women's footballer in the world, boasting over 20 million supporters across her social networks.

The positive response from United fans was understandable given the 70-year-old is worth an estimated £13.3bn and is known as Britain's richest man, while he is also a fan of the club.

After a World Cup full of exciting moments, heightened drama, and individual brilliance, its time to see which teams are going to take a swing at players who stood out in Qatar.

In an unpredictable tournament from start to finish, England and Brazil both eased into the knockout stages, but then fell at the quarter-finals, while Morocco and Croatia made the semi-finals.

Pep Guardiola's side are due to take on rivals Liverpool in the Carabao Cup on Thursday , and had been set to field a weaker team, but Nathan Ake, Manuel Akanji and Rodri returned to training.

Lionel Messi inspired his side to an historic triumph in Qatar, beating France on penalties to claim their first World Cup win since 1986 - yet Argentina are still behind Brazil in FIFA's rankings.

Follow Sportsmail's live blog for all the latest updates ahead of the upcoming World Cup semi-finals where Morocco take on France in Qatar after Lionel Messi helped Argentina beat Croatia.

We have seen plenty of stars from Qatar jetting off around the globe in search of some sun and well-deserved recuperation ahead of returning to their domestic clubs in the near future.

Ronaldo is accompanied by nine others to stay on in Qatar, after the Portuguese FA announced only 14 players would return to the Portuguese capital following Saturday's 1-0 defeat.

Portugal face Morocco at the Qatar World Cup this weekend with a semi-final slot on the line. With the clash quickly approaching, Sportsmail takes you through everything you need to know.

Yann Sommer could be coming to Old Trafford next summer on a free transfer, according to a new report. The Swiss goalkeeper featured in three of his country's World Cup matches.

The former United star has overshadowed Fernando Santos' preparations for most of the tournament after the fallout of his exit from Old Trafford - and that has spilled over to the national side.

Elma Aveiro hit out at Fernando Santos, claiming that he was humiliating her brother, adding she did not know why Santos had left the 37-year-old out of his starting XI, and that she could not understand it.

Leao came off the bench in the 87th minute to replace Bruno Fernandes, and got on the scoresheet within five minutes as he cut inside and found the top corner from the edge of the box.

MATT BARLOW: Portugal produced their most emphatic performance of the World Cup and the 68-year-old boss had to admit he liked the look of his team without their 37-year-old superstar striker.

Goncalo Ramos became Portugal's new hero after starting in place of Cristiano Ronaldo and netting a memorable hat-trick in their 6-1 thrashing of Switzerland. Here is how both teams rated.

Cristiano Ronaldo was seen leaving the pitch alone after Portugal's stunning 6-1 victory over Switzerland on Tuesday night while his team-mates continued to celebrate.

MATT BARLOW: Fernando Santos has been Portugal's boss for eight years and has spent most of that time protecting Cristiano Ronaldo, covering for him, massaging his ego.

MARTIN SAMUEL IN LUSAIL: Back home he is known as the Wizard. And on Tuesday Goncalo Ramos performed one of the most incredible bits of sorcery ever seen: he made Ronaldo disappear.

Follow Sportsmail's live blog for all the latest updates ahead of today's World Cup fixtures, with Morocco facing Spain and Portugal clashing with Switzerland as all four aim for a quarter-final spot.

Portugal and Switzerland will face off in the last-16 of the World Cup looking to book a quarter-final place. Sportsmail takes you through everything you need to know below.

Switzerland's Granit Xhaka has denied claims that he attempted to rile up the Serbian team despite replays showing the midfielder making an offensive gesture towards the bench.

The Manchester City centre-back was photographed with his arm above his side waving in the direction of the Serbian side at the final whistle, with the rest of his side huddled on the pitch.

Switzerland have reached the last-16 of the World Cup after a 3-2 win over Serbia on Friday night.  Sportsmail rates each of the players on their performances.

Aboubakar scored the only goal of a largely uneventful game against Brazil with a brilliant header back across goal, before sprinting to the corner flag and ripping off his shirt in celebration.

France continue their World Cup defence against Poland on Sunday afternoon, as both sides head into the last 16 having suffered defeats in their final group stage matches.

JAMES ST DENIS: Switzerland's World Cup journey continues after they came from behind to beat Serbia 3-2 in a crazy five goal thriller marred by crowd trouble.

Read Sportsmail's live blog for all of Friday's news and updates from the World Cup in Qatar, with four games from Group G and H.

Here is Sportsmail's live blog for all the latest news and updates from the Qatar World Cup, with live coverage from Sportsmail's MAX MATHEWS.