When one thinks of stadium wide fights and riots, Switzerland isn't exactly the first country which comes to mind. Especially not when it's between two amateur clubs in the round of 64. But that's what happened between Wacker Granges and FC Alle on Saturday, resulting in lots of fines, suspensions and the complete removal of [. Click to continue reading...

Liverpool defender Philipp Degen is facing a frustrating spell on the sidelines after breaking two ribs.

The Switzerland international picked up the knock while on Carling Cup duty against Crewe on Tuesday.

Degen had to be replaced by Jamie Carragher after 73 minutes and appeared to be in some discomfort after suffering the blow in an innocuous looking challenge. Click to continue reading...

It might appear irrelevant to speak about Beach Soccer in a football blog but it is quite impressive that Swiss beach soccer players, like Swiss beach volley up until two years ago, are potentially among the best in Europe! Following the impressive 2005 win, Switzerland ended 2nd overall at the Click to continue reading...

Johan Djourou has signed a new, long-term contract with Arsenal which will reportedly see him stay at the club until 2012. The 21-year-old Switzerland international centre-back joined the Gunners from Etoile Carouge in 2003. Born in the Ivory Coast but raised in Geneva, Djourou has made four appearances this season most recently coming off the bench to [. Click to continue reading...

Follow tonight's UEFA CUP game between Serie A giants AC Milan and Swiss Uefa Cup hopefuls FC Zurich here on Switzerland World Cup Blog, tonight. Starting at 8.30 PM (European Time), 7.30 PM British Time. Will Abdi and co. come back from Milan with Zurich's result of the century? Click to continue reading...

As the title states, this is the 200th post for the Switzerland blog. Thanks to those who wrote before me and those who regularly read and comment Big evening for Swiss football tomorrow: FC Basel will attempt to be successful in the lucrative Champions' League group phase and will begin against Click to continue reading...

On Tuesday the u-21 selection surprisingly kicked out the holders of the European competition, the Netherlands, in a game that was an in or out for Switzerland. Right before the game, in a group where only the winners would qualify for the play-offs, Switzerland was trailing 3 points behind the Click to continue reading...

Once every twelve years ain't bad...
The Only 8 Instances Of Luxembourg Winning A Competitive International Match Since 1911

1. v Portugal (Won 4-2, World Cup qualifier, 1961)
2. v Netherlands (Won 2-1, European Championship qualifier, 1963)
3. v Turkey (Won 2-0, World Cup qualifier, 1972)
4. Click to continue reading...

The full draw, made by Henrik Larsson this morning: Germany v France Denmark v Serbia Turkey v Belarus Austria v Finland Wales v England Italy v Israel Switzerland v Spain Finland play in Pasching on the 10th of October, with the return leg in Finland to take place on the 14th. The venue has not been announced yet, but I'd be surprised if [. Click to continue reading...

This week's show looks back at the World Cup qualifiers, serious injury for Chelsea star and claims of racism in Zagreb. Click on the links below to find out more on the stories that appear on this week's show. The good Good for Theo Walcott and Miroslav Klose who both netted hat-tricks in the World Cup qualifiers. Click to continue reading...

Did David Beckham just see his England career come to an end?

Arsenal's highly-regarded 19-year-old Theo Wolcott got the nod over the Galaxy midfielder today and scored three goals in an impressive 4-1 England win over Croatia in World Cup qualifying.

The win avenges England's loss to Croatia in Euro 2008 qualifying that saw them fail to make the finals in Austria and Switzerland.

Click to continue reading...

"The time for revenge is finally upon us."

At least that's what England is thinking as it takes the field in Zagreb to take on Croatia in today's crucial World Cup qualifying match. You all will remember that it was Croatia that knocked England out of Euro qualifying, forcing many an England fan to stay home rather than enjoy the festivities in Austria and Switzerland.

Click to continue reading...

At 20:30 (European Time) tonight Switzerland will have to break down Luxemburg's defence in order to gain the first three points of the qualifying campaign on Day Two of Group Two in an important game in Zurich. It is evident, the opposition isn't monstrously tenacious, yet the minnows in the football Click to continue reading...

In the heat of Tel Aviv it seemed as if Switzerland had made the crucial (and rather unexpected) result when the game was in extra-time. Yet someone in the back-line forgets that there are two Israeli players on the flank - the Israelis confusedly managed to set up a low Click to continue reading...

The Hitzfeld era will officially be unveiled this evening as Switzerland defy Israel in Tel Aviv. Not an easy start for the new coach against one of the two most dangerous teams in the group (the other being former European Champions Greece). Israel at home is a tough opponent to Click to continue reading...

Denmark striker Nicklas Bendtner has shaken off an ankle injury to start for his country in their World Cup Qualifier against Hungary tonight. Speedy winger Theo Walcott claims a surprising start in England's WCQ versus Andorra at the Olympic Stadium. Johan Djourou continues in defence for Switzerland v Israel while Arsenal's French trio Bacary Sagna, William Gallas [. Click to continue reading...

Follow the first match in Uefa World cup qualifying: Saturday 06.09.2008 at 20.00 ! Livestream and Highlights from the match at footiedb.com Do not forget to sign up on the next big football site 11×2.com:  Pre-register at the NEW football site 11×2 today LIVESTREAM  Pre-register at the NEW football site 11×2 today Click to continue reading...

Something to read while your bank changes your password... Rapids leave their mark on Bryan Namoff (Behind the Badge) C-Ron to Real move back on? (Marca) Old Firm debut for Edu? (Rangers Offside) Shteve von McKlaijren's Dutch accshent ish back (101 Great Goals) Philly's MLS stadium, take a look (Yanks Soccer) Welcome back to Europe Old Lady (mCalcio) Senderos joins the rossoneri [. Click to continue reading...

Arsenal midfield maestro Cesc Fabregas is set to return from a hamstring injury as the Gunners' play the return leg of their UEFA Champions League qualifier against FC Twente at Emirates Stadium tomorrow evening. Switzerland international Phillipe Senderos won't play though. The 23-year-old was today undergoing a medical with Serie A giants AC Milan. Click to continue reading...

The lone American goal scorer from World Cup 2006 now has consistently played so poorly for the national team if the opponent is not Barbados, that his presence seems to actually help stagnate the side. Dempsey's last good performance for the National Team against a decent opponent was last October in Switzerland. Click to continue reading...

After a meeting yesterday evening with Udinese boss Pasquale Marino, reported Arsenal target Gokhan Inler will be staying at the Stadio Friuli despite recent quotes from his agent suggesting the 25-year-old's future may lie elsewhere. Gooner Talk told you several days ago that the Switzerland international was on the verge of a move to north London but according [. Click to continue reading...

With a win did Kuhn's era end, with a win Hitzfeld's era commences. A very important win, a first stone in the soon to be paved road of Swiss football - we can only be satisfied with the result. Switzerland demolished the Mediterannean side with a 4-1 score, even though Click to continue reading...

Football Philately
11 Postage Stamps Celebrating The Sport Of Football

1. Angolan stamp - World Cup 2006



2. Brazil, 1969 - Pele's 1,000 goal



3. England - World Cup 2006



4. Australia - 1976 Olympic soccer tournament



5. Click to continue reading...

Returning to action for the first time since their early exit from the European Championships in Austria and Switzerland, Greece managed to secure a 2-0 win over Slovakia in Bratislava last night. A pair of goals from second-half substitute Theofanis Gekas gave Greece its first win over Slovakia. Using the opportunity Click to continue reading...

No matter how much Fabio Capello has tried to defend England's performances in all five of the friendlies he has taken charge of, it remains blatantly clear that the team are not currently ready for the daunting trip to Croatia next month. After previous unconvincing Wembley wins against Switzerland and USA under Capello, and a poor [. Click to continue reading...

No matter how much Fabio Capello has tried to defend England???s performances in all five of the friendlies he has taken charge of, it remains blatantly clear that the team are not currently ready for the daunting trip to Croatia next month. After previous unconvincing Wembley wins against Switzerland and USA under Capello, and a poor [. Click to continue reading...

Edu with the USMNT/SI.com

Mo Edu's sale to Glasgow Rangers is more good news for US Soccer as we begin the 2010 World Cup qualifying cycle. While Edu was fortunate that in playing for Toronto FC he was led by one of the few outstanding MLS managers in John Carver, playing on the fieldturf of BMO Field as well as the general disjointed-ness of MLS would have stagnated his growth as a player.

Click to continue reading...

Liverpool defender Steve Finnan admits he is uncertain if he still has a future at Anfield.

Finnan was a regular in his first seasons on Merseyside after being signed by former Reds boss Gerard Houllier from Fulham in 2003.

The Republic of Ireland right-back was a part of the Liverpool side which won the UEFA Champions League in 2005, but he has since fallen behind Alvaro Arbeloa in current manager Rafa Benitez's pecking order. Click to continue reading...

The USWNT and Brazil both won in convincing fashion and will face off on Thursday morning (9AM ET) in the gold medal match. Germany and Japan (maybe it's me ... but doesn't that sound awfully World War Twoish?) will square off in the Bronze medal match-up (6AM ET). Kudos to Japan for making [...]SHARETHIS. Click to continue reading...

Arsene Wenger was questioned about what characteristics he was looking for in a possible new signing and revealed that he puts quality above experience when searching for a new star. Gunners boss Wenger has been overly critcised by certain segments of Arsenal fans after selling experienced players and buying un-proven youngsters in the summer transfer window. Click to continue reading...

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger was questioned about what characteristics he was looking for in a possible new signing and revealed that he puts quality above experience when searching for a new star. Wenger has been overly critcised by certain segments of Arsenal fans after selling experienced players and buying un-proven youngsters in the summer transfer window. Click to continue reading...

Roy Hodgson is one of the great unsung English managers of the last 30 years and I'm a big fan of Englands most underated manager. A polite, erudite professor of the game and an intelligent, well spoken man, he's simply never received the recognition his career and achievements deserve in England due to the majority of his success being on [. Click to continue reading...

Switzerland international striker Blaise Kufo is planning one of the biggest Champions League upsets of recent times, by helping Dutch minnows Twente beat Arsenal. He believes that The Gunners' preparations for the new Premier League season may prove to be a distraction, and he hopes that his side can exploit that weakness to their full potential. Click to continue reading...

From a number of sources, both in English and otherwise, it appears we have signed another goalkeeper. Louis Crayton, formerly of FC Basel in Switzerland, appears to be on his way to the Nation's Capital to provide our buddy, Zach, with some competition. Here is a picture of him. He looks strong. We'll see how [. Click to continue reading...

The agent of Arsenal target Gokhan Inler has revealed the Gunners will face competition for the midfielder's signature from other English clubs. Arsene Wenger is in the market for a combative, experienced midfielder following the departures of Mathieu Flamini and Gilberto. And Udinese's Inler is rumoured to be on the Frenchman's hitlist. Click to continue reading...