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Hasta La Swiss-ta As Spain Lose

Hasta La Swiss-ta As Spain Lose

SWITZERLAND stunned European champions Spain in the first big upset at the World Cup with a narrow 1-0 win in the teams' Group H opener in Durban. 17 Jun 2010
Spanish Fans In Sydney Pic Special

Spanish Fans In Sydney Pic Special

The newly re-opened Spanish Club in Sydney's CBD was packed for Spain's World Cup game last night. Pics by Aidan Ormond. 17 Jun 2010
Hitzfeld Targets Spain Upset

Hitzfeld Targets Spain Upset

SWITZERLAND coach Ottmar Hitzfeld is adamant his side can test Spain in their World Cup Group H opener on Wednesday - even though they lost to Luxembourg in the qualifying campaign. 14 Jun 2010
Derdiyok On Standby

Derdiyok On Standby

SWITZERLAND striker Eren Derdiyok is ready to step in if fellow frontman Alex Frei loses his fight for fitness ahead of Wednesday's World Cup opener against Spain. 12 Jun 2010
Frei Fit to Play

Frei Fit to Play

SWITZERLAND coach Ottmar Hitzfeld is adamant Alexander Frei will play in the World Cup. 12 Jun 2010
Swiss Team Touch Down In South Africa

Swiss Team Touch Down In South Africa

SWITZERLAND have arrived in South Africa for the World Cup finals, meaning all but one of the 32 nations are now in the country ahead of tomorrow's opening ceremony. 11 Jun 2010
Frei a Worry for Swiss

Frei a Worry for Swiss

SWITZERLAND coach Ottmar Hitzfeld is anxiously awaiting news from his medical staff on the condition of Alexander Frei after the captain limped out of the team's final training session in Zurich today. 10 Jun 2010
Hitzfeld: There Will Be No Swiss Rollover

Hitzfeld: There Will Be No Swiss Rollover

SWITZERLAND coach Ottmar Hitzfeld has warned his side's first World Cup opponents Spain not to expect an easy start to life in South Africa next week. 8 Jun 2010
Italy Battle Back For Swiss Draw

Italy Battle Back For Swiss Draw

WORLD Cup holders Italy were held to a 1-1 draw by Switzerland in their final warm-up match before heading to South Africa. 6 Jun 2010
Barnetta Relishing Italy Test

Barnetta Relishing Italy Test

SWITZERLAND midfielder Tranquillo Barnetta is looking forward to Saturday's friendly against Italy in Geneva as Ottmar Hitzfeld's side look to rediscover some form ahead of the World Cup. 3 Jun 2010
Switzerland's Surprise Selection for Shaqiri

Switzerland's Surprise Selection for Shaqiri

XHERDAN Shaqiri of Basle was the surprise selection as Ottmar Hitzfeld named his Switzerland squad for the World Cup. 3 Jun 2010
Swiss Not Worried By Poor Friendly Form

Swiss Not Worried By Poor Friendly Form

SWITZERLAND coach Ottmar Hitzfeld is not perturbed about his side's poor pre-World Cup form and insists everything is going according to plan. 3 Jun 2010
Switzerland Beaten By The Ticos

Switzerland Beaten By The Ticos

SWITZERLAND'S preparations for the World Cup took a knock as they suffered a shock 1-0 defeat to Costa Rica in Sion. 2 Jun 2010
Streller Blow for Swiss

Streller Blow for Swiss

SWITZERLAND striker Marco Streller has been ruled out of the World Cup after damaging his hamstring in training. 28 May 2010
Swiss Confident of Getting on a Roll

Swiss Confident of Getting on a Roll

SWITZERLAND striker Eren Derdiyok believes his side have the quality to reach the last 16 of the World Cup, despite being drawn alongside favourites Spain. 27 May 2010
Derdiyok Determined to Be Swiss Wild Card

Derdiyok Determined to Be Swiss Wild Card

Eren Derdiyok's message for Switzerland coach Ottmar Hitzfeld is short and sweet - you can count on me. 27 May 2010
Swiss Suffer Spycher Blow

Swiss Suffer Spycher Blow

CHRISTOPH Spycher today pulled out of Switzerland's provisional World Cup squad after failing to overcome a knee injury. 18 May 2010
Senderos Included In Swiss Squad

Senderos Included In Swiss Squad

ARSENAL centre-back Philippe Senderos has been included in Ottmar Hitzfeld's 23-man World Cup squad despite an indifferent season at club level. 12 May 2010
House Of Gold

House Of Gold

Next time you’re in Switzerland, drop in to the Olympic Museum at Lausanne ...After all, there’s a good chance you helped pay for it. 18 Nov 2009
World Cup Joy for Slovakia and Swiss

World Cup Joy for Slovakia and Swiss

Slovakia and Switzerland tonight became the latest nations to book their place at next summer's World Cup. 15 Oct 2009
Neuchatel Move to Swiss Summit

Neuchatel Move to Swiss Summit

Neuchatel Xamax moved to the top of the fledgling Swiss Super League standings tonight with a 3-0 triumph over FC Zurich. 19 Jul 2009