Tag: Switzerland
2 of Arsenal's busiest players complete another full 90 on international duty
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.
Arsenal man's substitution blamed for defeat
Switzerland fans are not happy with their national team manager after he substituted Granit Xhaka in their 2-1 defeat by Belgium.
Arsenal star takes up national team captaincy after teammate's retirement
Granit Xhaka is the new first-choice captain of the Swiss national team, after the international retirement of his former club teammate Stephan Lichtsteiner.
Mikel Arteta names 'natural leader' in Arsenal squad
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 9 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.
Arsenal midfielder 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 admits he's likely to take time off next month
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.
Arsenal man offers to give up national captaincy to please Liverpool star
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.
Arsenal star called up for UEFA Nations League semi-final
Granit Xhaka has received a call-up to join Switzerland for the UEFA Nations League semi-final next week.
Arsenal star scores banger: His team blow 3-0 lead after his substitution
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.
Spiritus Rector: Arsenal star named ‘most influential sports personality’ in his country
Granit Xhaka has been named as the most influential sports personality in Switzerland, beating out FIFA president Gianni Infantino and Roger Federer.
Xhaka's former coach admits he can't understand the midfielder 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 not to pick this star
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.
Arsenal man 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.
Arsenal midfielder 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.
Official who questioned Arsenal star'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.
Another Arsenal player to be 'forced' to retire from his national team
Journalists in the Swiss media expect national team manager Vladimir Petkovic to force Stephan Lichtsteiner, among others, out of the national team.
Granit Xhaka in another Swiss controversy
Granit Xhaka’s nationality is once again causing problems.
Video emerges of Arsenal star clashing with an angry Serbia fan
A video has emerged of Granit Xhaka responding to taunts from an angry Serbia fan, after his Albanian eagle celebration earlier in the World Cup.
Granit Xhaka is not happy
Granit Xhaka has hit out at the Swiss FA's Secretary General after he ‘disappointed dual citizens’ with recent comments claiming that players should have to drop their second country to represent Switzerland.
New Arsenal signing speaks out to defend club teammate over World Cup showing
Stephan Lichtsteiner has spoken out to defend club and international teammate Granit Xhaka, after some criticism of the 25-year-old at the World Cup.
Senior international: I will start after the holidays at Arsenal
Stephan Lichtsteiner has admitted he doesn’t know if he will continue to play for his country after Switzerland were knocked out of the World Cup by Sweden.
Albanian Prime Minister opens bank account to help Arsenal star
The Prime Minister of Albania, Edi Rama, has opened a bank account so that he can contribute to the fines picked up by Granit Xhaka and Xherdan Shaqiri.
Arsenal pair punished by FIFA
Granit Xhaka and Stephan Lichtsteiner escaped with fines after they were charged with ‘provoking the general public’ following their goal celebrations against Serbia and a complaint by the Serbian FA.
Arsenal's new signing charged by FIFA, faces significant ban
Stephan Lichtsteiner has also been charged by FIFA after he joined in with Granit Xhaka and Xherdan Shaqiri’s double-headed eagle celebration.
How Granit Xhaka helped Switzerland topple the Serbians
Since his move from Borussia Mönchengladbach in 2016 Granit Xhaka has split opinion but his improvement is undeniable.
2 match ban a possibility as FIFA start proceedings against Arsenal star
FIFA have opened up disciplinary proceedings after Granit Xhaka celebrated his goal against Serbia by making a two-headed eagle gesture with his hands.
Arsenal’s new boy hails Manchester United man’s ‘amazing qualities’
Stephan Lichtsteiner hailed Nemanja Matic after Switzerland beat Serbia on Friday night.
Arsenal new boy comes to the defence of Granit Xhaka
Stephan Lichtsteiner has defended Granit Xhaka after the Arsenal man celebrated his Switzerland screamer with a double-headed eagle gesture aimed at the Serbian fans.
How will Arsenal new boy Lichtsteiner fare with Switzerland at the World Cup?
Unai Emery's first signing as Arsenal manager was Switzerland captain Stephan Lichtsteiner, who will join the Gunners on a free transfer following the World Cup finals.
Xhaka: 'I do not give a damn'
Granit Xhaka says he doesn't care whether people think Switzerland got lucky against Brazil, insisting the final score is all that matters.
Podcast: Xhaka and Lichtsteiner criticised – Arsenal World Cup daily round-up
In this third podcast of our summer World Cup series, Anita recaps day four of the action which featured Costa Rica (Joel Campbell) v Serbia, Germany (Mesut Ozil) v Mexico (Carlos Vela), and Brazil v Switzerland (Granit Xhaka and Stephan Lichtsteiner).
Swiss media tank Granit Xhaka as Stoke man savaged
Granit Xhaka was given a terrible rating of just 3-4 after his performance against Brazil.