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Senderos Injury Blow for Swiss

Senderos Injury Blow for Swiss

SWITZERLAND have suffered another injury blow after it was revealed Philippe Senderos will be sidelined for the next two games at least and is likely to miss the rest of the World Cup. 18 Jun 2010
Fernandes Still Stunned

Fernandes Still Stunned

SWITZERLAND hero Gelson Fernandes was as surprised as everyone else after netting the winning goal in his team's historic World Cup triumph over Spain. 17 Jun 2010
Del Bosque Cheesed Off By Swiss

Del Bosque Cheesed Off By Swiss

SPAIN coach Vicente Del Bosque saluted Switzerland for their solid work in defence but insisted they did not deserve victory over his side in Durban on Wednesday. 17 Jun 2010
Spain v Switzerland Pic Special

Spain v Switzerland Pic Special

Rank outsiders Switzerland stunned tounament fabourites Spain with a 1-0 win against the run of play to prove that goals win matches, not stats. Pics by Getty Images. 17 Jun 2010
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