Switzerland News
Capello looks to learn lessons
ESPN staff | June, 3 2011Fabio Capello insists he trusts his players enough to allow them a two-week break ahead of next year's European Championships in Poland and Ukraine, insisting they need the rest to restore their energy levels.
Article | ConversationSwiss star Stocker ruled out for seven months
April, 26 2011Switzerland winger Valentin Stocker will miss the remainder of the Euro 2012 qualifying campaign after undergoing surgery on his right knee.
Article | ConversationHitzfeld extends Switzerland deal until 2014
ESPNsoccernet staff | March, 11 2011Ottmar Hitzfeld has renewed his contract with Switzerland until the end of the 2014 World Cup.
Article | ConversationSwiss captain Frei to quit international football
November, 4 2010Switzerland captain Alex Frei has announced he is retiring from international football at the end of the season, claiming fierce criticism of his recent performances made up his mind.
Article | ConversationSwitzerland boss Hitzfeld targets must-win game
October, 9 2010Switzerland manager Ottmar Hitzfeld says his side must beat Wales on Tuesday if they are to qualify for the finals of Euro 2012.
Article | ConversationJohnson hails belief in new-look England side
ESPNsoccernet staff | September, 8 2010England's new midfield talent Adam Johnson says the country are "full of confidence" after starting their Euro 2012 campaign with two comfortable victories over Bulgaria and Switzerland.
Article | ConversationGerrard: England tore Switzerland apart
September, 7 2010England captain Steven Gerrard was in bullish mood after seeing his side "tear apart" Switzerland in Tuesday night's Euro 2012 qualifier in Basel.
Article | ConversationShock start for Lescott
Soccernet staff | September, 7 2010Manchester City defender Joleon Lescott was handed a shock starting berth for England in their Euro 2012 qualifier with Switzerland in Basle on Tuesday night.
Article | ConversationAncelotti backs Capello over Rooney
Dominic Raynor | September, 7 2010Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti has backed Fabio Capello's decision to stick with troubled England striker Wayne Rooney for Tuesday night's Euro 2012 qualifier in Switzerland despite lurid allegations about the player's private life.
Article | ConversationHitzfeld rejected United over language fears
ESPNsoccernet staff | September, 6 2010Switzerland coach Ottmar Hitzfeld has revealed that he rejected the opportunity to become Manchester United manager when the club were seeking a successor for Sir Alex Ferguson, following the Scot's announcement that he would retire at the end of the 2001-02 season.
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