Tag: Switzerland
Injury forces Hurtig to return to Arsenal
Lina Hurtig to miss Sweden's game against Spain due to injury, focusing on recovery at Arsenal
Arsenal at the Women’s World Cup 2023: Group stage stats
An overview of how 15 Arsenal players performed in the first round of the tournament and what's next in the Round of 16
Lia Walti in recovery after ankle injury, eyes on World Cup
Lia Walti's ankle injury means her Arsenal season is over but her World Cup hopes are still alive.
Arsenal youngster scores 2 as England beat Poland in u17 Euro opener
Arsenal's Agyemang shines with two goals as England triumphs in tournament opener with 2-1 win over Poland, despite being reduced to 10 players.
Swiss maestro Lia Walti signs new Arsenal deal
Swiss midfielder Lia Walti commits future to Arsenal with a new contract. Walti's journey continues at the club she calls home.
Lia Walti returns to Arsenal training after personal break
Swiss national team captain and Arsenal midfielder Lia Wälti returns to training after a ten-day break, ready to get involved in the team's crucial upcoming matches.
Granit Xhaka in Swiss documentary
Granit Xhaka is part of the Swiss national team's documentary titled "The Pressure Game", featuring in the fourth episode of the series.
Arsenal 30yo wins MOTM award amid multiple controversies
Granit Xhaka won the Man of the Match award as Switzerland beat Serbia on Friday, but he was involved in a few controversial incidents.
“I will smash you”: Granit Xhaka tells Martinelli and Jesus
Granit Xhaka won't hold back if he gets the chance to face his Arsenal teammates when Switzerland face Brazil on Monday.
4th Arsenal player officially called up for the World Cup
Granit Xhaka has become the fourth Arsenal player called up for the World Cup, making the Switzerland squad on Wednesday.
Euro 2024 qualifying draw – who will Arsenal players face?
The Euro 2024 qualifying draw has just taken place, so let's look at the groups and potential opponents for Arsenal's squad next year.
Granit Xhaka impresses in shock Swiss win over Spain
Granit Xhaka put in another strong individual performance on Saturday, this time for Switzerland as they upset Spain.
“Outstanding”: Arsenal man impresses in win over Portugal
Granit Xhaka impressed as Switzerland pulled off a shock win over Portugal in the Nations League on Sunday.
Swiss editor calls Granit Xhaka ‘negligent’ for not getting vaccinated
The editor of huge Swiss publication, Blick, has hit out at Granit Xhaka for being negligent after it was revealed the midfielder had not only picked up Covid but had also not been vaccinated.
Granit Xhaka positive for Covid-19: Swiss FA confirm he’s unvaccinated
Granit Xhaka has tested positive for Covid-19 and hasn't been vaccinated, according to reports and quotes over the last 24 hours.
Granit Xhaka heavily criticised on Swiss TV as he dyes hair blonde
Granit Xhaka's opening Euro 2020 appearance has been met with heavy criticism from pundits back home who questioned his leadership skills.
No break for Xhaka or Tierney – Another 90 minutes played
Granit Xhaka and Kieran Tierney are taking the 'break' out of 'international break', playing another 90 minutes each on Thursday.
20yo midfielder says Granit Xhaka is his role model
Granit Xhaka isn't the first person Arsenal fans would pick as a role model but he's that for Kastriot Imeri, his 20-year-old Swiss compatriot.
Granit Xhaka’s substitution blamed for Switzerland defeat
Switzerland fans are not happy with their national team manager after he substituted Granit Xhaka in their 2-1 defeat by Belgium.
Granit Xhaka is the new captain of the Swiss national team
Granit Xhaka is the new first-choice captain of the Swiss national team, after the international retirement of his former club teammate Stephan Lichtsteiner.
Arteta: Granit Xhaka is a natural leader
Once upon a time, Granit Xhaka was Arsenal captain until he threw a massive strop, told the fans to f**k off, and we all thought his time was up at the club, but he has done what few others would have managed in this situation and turned it all around.
Granit Xhaka continues positive international break with goal against Gibraltar
Granit Xhaka scored for Switzerland in a 6-1 victory over Gibraltar as his country topped their Euro 2020 qualification group on Monday.
Steve Bruce believes Fabian Schar could help bring Granit Xhaka to Newcastle United
Newcastle United boss Steve Bruce believes Fabian Schar could hold the key in a potential move to bring Granit Xhaka to the club in January, according to reports.
Granit Xhaka returns to the pitch with MOTM performance for Switzerland
Granit Xhaka made his return to the pitch for Switzerland on Friday, playing his first minutes since that moment against Crystal Palace.
Full chronological international fixture schedule for Arsenal players over the break
A number of the Arsenal squad have headed out on international duty over the current break, so let's have our usual look at when they'll all be in action.
Full fixture schedule for Arsenal’s nine senior international call-ups
The international break is underway again, so let's take a look at the Arsenal players set to be involved for their countries.
Granit Xhaka suffering Achilles pain for weeks, substituted in international friendly
Granit Xhaka has been suffering from Achilles pain for a 'couple of weeks' according to the player and a report in Switzerland.
Granit Xhaka likely to take October national break off for birth of his child
Granit Xhaka is likely to take some time away from his usual international duties next month for the birth of his child, according to reports.
Granit Xhaka offers to give up Swiss captaincy to please Xherdan Shaqiri
Granit Xhaka has offered to give up the armband of the Swiss national team if it will help Xherdan Shaqiri get over his huff and return to the squad.
Granit Xhaka called up for Switzerland in UEFA Nations League semi-final
Granit Xhaka has received a call-up to join Switzerland for the UEFA Nations League semi-final next week.
Watch: Granit Xhaka scores banger – Switzerland blow 3-0 lead after he comes off
Granit Xhaka scored a fantastic goal with his right foot to help Switzerland into a 3-0 lead on Tuesday night, which they duly threw away as soon as he left the pitch.
Forgotten Arsenal man gets international call-up
Stephan Lichtsteiner is alive and well and about to captain his national team once again.
Granit Xhaka named ‘most influential sports personality’ in Switzerland
Granit Xhaka has been named as the most influential sports personality in Switzerland, beating out FIFA president Gianni Infantino and Roger Federer.
Ottmar Hitzfeld: I’m totally surprised Granit Xhaka is playing at left-back
Former head coach of the Switzerland national team Ottmar Hitzfeld admits he can't understand why Granit Xhaka is playing at left-back at the moment.
Arsenal ask Switzerland to leave Lichtsteiner at home
Stephen Lichtsteiner will not play for Switzerland against Belgium and Iceland after being left out of the squad for this round of internationals at Arsenal’s request.
Lichtsteiner to start against England to ‘advertise his business’
Stephan Lichtsteiner is expected to start for Switzerland against England on Tuesday night after sitting in the stands for their first game of the international break against Iceland.
Xhaka says ‘sorry’ and admits he’d be ‘stupid’ to react again
Granit Xhaka has vowed to ‘never again’ celebrate for Switzerland using the Albanian eagle.
Lichtsteiner refuses to be forced into international retirement
Stephan Lichtsteiner has absolutely no intention of being forced into international retirement after it was reported that his Swiss manager was expected to just that.
Swiss official who questioned Granit Xhaka’s motivation resigns
Alex Miescher, the secretary general of the Swiss FA (SFV) who questioned the motivations of players with dual nationalities during the World Cup, handed in his resignation on Friday.
Swiss media expect national team manager Petkovic to force Lichtsteiner out
Journalists in the Swiss media expect national team manager Vladimir Petkovic to force Stephan Lichtsteiner, among others, out of the national team.