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Swedish world champion with impressive track record takes over Danish national hockey team

The Danish Ice Hockey Union has appointed Swede Tommy Samuelsson as the new Danish national team head coach on a two-year contract. Samuelsson most recently coached Timra in the SHL and brings 27 years of top-level coaching experience from Sweden, Switzerland, Germany, and Austria.

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IFAB admits Embolo's sending-off in World Cup quarter-final against Argentina was wrong

Switzerland forward Breel Embolo should not have been sent off ⁠during this month's World Cup quarter-final against Argentina, according to a circular issued by ‌football's law-making body IFAB on Tuesday.

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Danish clubs have all the luck as draw is made for the European club competitions

Danish clubs were generally quite fortunate when the draw for the next round of the qualification for the Champions League, Europa League and the Conference League today was made in UEFA's headquarters in Nyon in Switzerland.

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Swiss World Cup star Johan Manzambi completes move to Aston Villa from Freiburg

Aston Villa have signed attacking ⁠midfielder Johan Manzambi from Freiburg, the Premier League club ‌said on Friday, after the Switzerland ‌international impressed at the ‌World Cup where he finished as ‌the country's top goal-scorer.

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Coventry sign Swiss defender Aurele Amenda from Eintracht Frankfurt

Coventry City have signed ⁠Switzerland defender Aurele Amenda from Eintracht Frankfurt ‌for an undisclosed fee, ‌the newly promoted ‌Premier League club said ‌on Thursday.

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Flashscore sources: Newcastle to fast-track search for midfielder after key deal hijacked

Newcastle United are set to accelerate their transfer plans after missing out on the signing of Switzerland international Johan Manzambi, with sources indicating the Magpies are quickly refocusing on a shortlist of alternative targets.

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Aston Villa reportedly hijack Newcastle's move for Swiss sensation Johan Manzambi

Aston Villa are reportedly in the process of finalising a deal to sign Switzerland star Johan Manzambi ahead of Newcastle.

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Lionel Messi looking forward to 'special match' against England in World Cup semi-final

After securing qualification against Switzerland, Argentina captain Lionel Messi admits the squad is feeling the strain of the World Cup’s gruelling schedule

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'This is part of our DNA': Lionel Scaloni says Argentina always suffer at World Cup

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said their 3-1 extra-time victory over Switzerland in the World Cup quarter-finals on Saturday ⁠was further proof that his team have grown comfortable operating in challenging situations.

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Switzerland head coach Murat Yakin rules Breel Embolo red card 'unacceptable'

Switzerland coach Murat Yakin described the rule behind Breel Embolo sending off as “unacceptable” after Argentina ⁠scored twice in extra time to end the Swiss fairytale World Cup run with a 3-1 quarter-final victory on Saturday.

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Argentina beat 10-man Switzerland in extra time to set up England semi-final clash

Argentina set up a blockbuster FIFA World Cup (WC) semi-final with England after a stunning extra-time strike from Julian Alvarez helped them to a 3-1 victory over Switzerland, moving La Seleccion a step closer to becoming the first side since Brazil in 1962 to retain the WC trophy.

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Jude Bellingham double leads England to semi-finals over Norway after extra time

England reached their first FIFA World Cup (WC) semi-final outside of Europe by coming from a goal down to beat Norway 2-1 AET, bringing Landslaget’s best performance at a major tournament to a close and setting up a showdown with Argentina or Switzerland.

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'The Swiss Messi': Amdouni preparing to face off with his idol in quarter-finals

On Saturday in Kansas City, Switzerland will take on Argentina in the World Cup quarter-finals. For Zeki Amdouni, this historic clash has a special flavour, as the Geneva-born forward is about to cross paths with Lionel Messi, the player who inspired his career. It's a twist of fate for the man nicknamed the 'Swiss Messi' because of his playing style.

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World Cup LIVE: Argentina and England to meet in Atlanta after quarter-final wins

The World Cup quarter-finals conclude today as England face last-eight debutants Norway before the world champions Argentina take on Switzerland overnight. Make sure you follow all the drama with us as a fascinating day unfolds!

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Lionel Scaloni wants Argentina to take 'never say die' attitude ahead of Switzerland clash

Lionel Scaloni said he wants his Argentina team to be remembered as a side that "never gives up" as he prepares them to face Switzerland in the World Cup quarter-finals on Saturday.

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Switzerland coach Yakin confirms star man Manzambi won't be fit for Argentina game

Switzerland will be without leading scorer Johan Manzambi for Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against Argentina, coach Murat Yakin said ⁠on Friday, dealing a blow to the Swiss as they prepare to face the reigning champions in Kansas City.

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EXCLUSIVE: Ex-Switzerland player Vega says they can beat Argentina but worried about refereeing

There are those who have Messi, those who have Ronaldo, and those who lack standout superstars to rely on but can count on a weapon that, in a tournament like the World Cup, often proves decisive, perhaps even more than a top player: experience. This is the lens through which Ramon Vega, the former Swiss defender known for his time at Cagliari, Tottenham, and Celtic, invites us to view the Switzerland vs Argentina World Cup quarter-final in this exclusive interview.

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Colombia's Lorenzo admits pressure is nothing without execution following loss

Colombia manager Nestor Lorenzo said his side paid ⁠the price for failing to turn pressure into goals after they were knocked out ‌of the World Cup 4-3 on penalties by Switzerland following ‌a tense goalless draw after extra time ‌in the last 16.

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Swiss coach Yakin credits perfect timing on subs for win over Colombia

Switzerland stayed patient and benefited from the right substitutes at ⁠the right time to edge past Colombia on penalties on Tuesday and reach the World Cup ‌quarter-finals, Swiss coach Murat Yakin said.

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World Cup highlights: Argentina produce remarkable comeback as Swiss seal shootout win

Argentina's quest to become the first side since Brazil in 1962 to retain the World Cup continued on Tuesday, thanks to a remarkable comeback against Egypt, whilst Switzerland knocked out Colombia on penalties.

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Vargas and Kobel star in shootout as Switzerland see off Colombia to reach last eight

After what was a bruising encounter at times, Switzerland emerged victorious from the FIFA World Cup (WC) Round of 16 match against Colombia at BC Place, winning on penalties after a goalless draw to reach the quarter-finals for the first time since hosting in 1954.

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Switzerland midfielder Manzambi out of World Cup showdown with Colombia

Switzerland ‌attacking midfielder Johan ‌Manzambi ‌will miss his ‌side's last-16 World ‌Cup clash ‌against Colombia on ⁠Tuesday ‌due to ​a knee contusion, ​the team announced.

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How Argentina came back from the dead against Egypt to win all-time World Cup classic

A quarter-final tie against either Switzerland or Colombia was the prize for the winners of the Argentina v Egypt Round of 16 game, and pre-match hype centred, unsurprisingly, around Lionel Messi and Mo Salah.

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More than ever, indispensable Granit Xhaka is Switzerland’s captain and leader

On Tuesday evening, at Vancouver’s BC Place, Granit Xhaka will play a World Cup round of 16 match against Colombia, once again wearing the captain’s armband and orchestrating play. At 33, the Nati’s captain has never seemed so indispensable, nor so statistically dominant.