Brain injury charity Headway has demanded a UEFA investigation after Newcastle defender Fabian Schar played on for Switzerland against Georgia on Saturday despite being knocked unconscious in the first half.
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Xherdan Shaqiri withdraws from Switzerland squad with groin injury
Liverpool winger Xherdan Shaqiri has pulled out of Switzerland’s squad for Euro 2020 qualifiers against Georgia and Denmark.
Gareth Southgate welcomes England players’ half-time inquest
Gareth Southgate welcomed a shot of half-time player power from his England side after a dressing room debrief helped turn the tide against Switzerland.
5 talking points as England end losing run with win against Switzerland
England brought a timely, if unconvincing, end to their three-match losing streak by beating Switzerland on Tuesday.
Sluggish England thankful for Marcus Rashford strike on return to winning ways
Marcus Rashford’s eye for goal helped England see off Switzerland with a victory that ensured the enthusiasm of a World Cup semi-final run did not descend into a record losing streak.
FA honours Kick It Out anniversary with black and white England footage
The Football Association honoured Kick It Out’s 25th anniversary as England walked out onto the pitch in black and white ahead of the friendly against Switzerland in Leicester.
5 talking points ahead of England’s friendly with Switzerland
England will look to get back to winning ways when Switzerland arrive at the King Power Stadium on Tuesday evening.
Coverage of England-Switzerland to open in black and white to honour Kick It Out
The first 25 seconds of England’s friendly against Switzerland on Tuesday will be broadcast in black and white to honour the 25th anniversary of football’s anti-discrimination charity Kick It Out.
England switch focus to friendly with Switzerland
England take on Switzerland in an international friendly at Leicester’s King Power Stadium on Tuesday.
Swedish FA fined more than £50,000 over unauthorised commercial branding
The Swedish Football Association has been fined more than £50,000 after representatives wore unauthorised commercial…
No Man’s Land: Navigating an increasingly political World Cup 2018
FIFA has gone to great lengths talking about the separation of football and politics, but…
Emil Forsberg proud of Sweden togetherness as they reach quarter-finals
Sweden’s match-winner Emil Forsberg spoke of his pride after guiding his side in the World…
Deflected Emil Forsberg strike sends Sweden into quarter-finals
Emil Forsberg’s deflected strike saw Sweden snatch a place in the World Cup quarter-finals with…
Things to look out for at the World Cup on Tuesday
England are back in World Cup action against Colombia on Tuesday night. Here, FP flags…
We will be prepared for penalties, says Sweden coach Andersson
Sweden head coach Janne Andersson has firm plans in place should his side’s last-16 clash…
Vladimir Petkovic feels reaching last 16 was ‘minimum objective’ for Switzerland
Switzerland boss Vladimir Petkovic insists reaching the last 16 of the World Cup was the…
Switzerland earn draw against lively Costa Rica to set up Sweden clash
Switzerland will meet Sweden in the last 16 of the World Cup as they secured…
Controversial celebrations won’t be repeated, says Switzerland’s Behrami
Valon Behrami has stressed Switzerland’s players will not repeat the controversial goal celebrations they performed…
Swiss duo Xhaka and Shaqiri to face disciplinary proceedings over celebration
Switzerland players Granit Xhaka and Xherdan Shaqiri are the subject of FIFA disciplinary proceedings following…
It’s just emotion: Switzerland’s Xherdan Shaqiri responds to goal celebration
Xherdan Shaqiri responded by saying “it’s just emotion” when he was questioned about the way…