Tag: Switzerland
International round-up: Xhaka and Giroud score, Alexis’ decisive assist and more
Four first-team players were in action for their respective countries on international duty, while some Ladies also featured during international friendlies.
Xhaka features as Switzerland make history, Iwobi assists for Nigeria
Two Arsenal players were in action for their countries on Thursday. Here's how they got on:
Xhaka reveals massive weight on shoulders
Granit Xhaka has been pictured with quite literally a massive weight on his shoulders.
Swiss national manager – ‘I hope it will be a lesson for Xhaka’
Switzerland's national team's manager, Vladimir Petkovic, has spoken about Granit Xhaka's recent red card for Arsenal, revealing that he hopes the midfielder learns from it
Xhaka captains Switzerland to win, Kos gets 90 for France
Granit Xhaka captained Switzerland for the first time during his country's 2-1 win over Andorra on Monday night.
Look: Granit Xhaka all smiles with Ricardo Rodriguez
It's that guy again, Ricardo Rodriguez, creeping into Granit Xhaka's social media pictures.
FIFA statement proves Granit Xhaka right after move blocked
FIFA have issued a statement clarifying the situation of players who wanted to play for Kosovo but had represented other nations and it has proven Granit Xhaka right in his assertion that they’ve blocked him from changing.
Xhaka thanks fans for support despite red card
Granit Xhaka thanked fans for their support after Switzerland beat Portugal 2-0 on Tuesday night in a match which saw the Arsenal man pick up another red card.
Watch: Granit Xhaka’s great balls and terrible tackle
Granit Xhaka picked up another red card (two yellows) for his country as Switzerland beat Portugal 2-0 on Tuesday night.
Why Xhaka is a liability Arsenal can afford
Granit Xhaka has picked up another red card during Switzerland's 2-0 triumph over Portugal.
Xhaka: It makes me mad
Since leaving Arsenal on international duty, Granit Xhaka has done a lot of talking to the press.
Xhaka ‘I feel misunderstood’
At this point you have to feel a little sorry for Granit Xhaka, as every time he opens his mouth about his international situation, he seems to annoy someone else.
Xhaka ‘I will do whatever I can to play for Kosovo’
Currently on international duty with Switzerland, it seems as if Granit Xhaka has issued a statement saying he will do whatever he can to get to play for Kosovo.
Xhaka will not declare for Kosovo says his father
Granit Xhaka has decided to remain a Swiss player after he was invited to declare for Kosovo following their ratification by FIFA according to Albanian reports.
Granit Xhaka invited to play for Kosovo and they expect him to accept
Granit Xhaka is one of a number of big name players who have been invited to play for Kosovo after they were finally granted FIFA status in May this year.
Germany’s Twitter account jumps on banterbus, makes dig at English football
Despite both Granit Xhaka and Mesut Ozil putting in a decent shift during the Euros so far, they also have something else in common: they've both missed penalties.
Xhaka: I’ll still take penalties
Granit Xhaka has no plans to shirk his penalty taking responsibilities despite missing for his country and costing them a place in the quarter finals in France.
Stoke man defends Granit Xhaka after penalty miss
Stoke's Xherdan Shaqiri has defended Granit Xhaka after the Arsenal midfielder blasted his penalty wide, costing his country a place in the quarter finals.
Saturday Arsenal recap: One in, one out
Things have, perhaps not unexpectedly been a bit quite over the last few days.
With no actual football to talk about and the UK tearing...
Xhaka’s Switzerland knocked out after penalty drama
Granit Xhaka and his Switzerland team-mates have been knocked out of this summer's European Championships, following a nerve-racking defeat on penalties against a well-drilled Poland side in the first knockout fixture of the tournament.
Ozil and Xhaka among 10 best at Euro 2016
Mesut Ozil and new boy Granit Xhaka have been named in the top ten best performing players at this year's Euros so far.
Sunday recap: Wenger on Vardy, Rooney loves Wilshere + link to Manchester United man
It was all a bit quiet on the Arsenal-front on Sunday.
Koscielny and Xhaka put in solid performances as both countries progress
It was an anticlimax, but France and Switzerland both progress to the final 16 of the Euros.
Watford man hails Xhaka – ‘He’s a great signing’
Watford midfielder, Valon Behrami, has sung his Swiss compatriot, Granit Xhaka's praises.
Granit Xhaka on career highlight involving Manchester United
Granit Xhaka hasn’t played a single minute for Arsenal but Gooners everywhere have already fallen in love with him for a number of reasons.
Wednesday recap: Fixture list, Mkhitaryan, Euros and more
Here's Wednesday's news and gossip from the Goonerverse.
Xhaka puts in another huge performance for Switzerland v Romania
Granit Xhaka, once again, put in a superb performance for Switzerland in their 1-1 draw against Romania.
Sunday recap: Cavani? Giroud v Benzema + actual football
With the Euros underway and Arsenal players to focus on, it seems as if the transfer gossip mill is taking a little break.
In fact,...
‘He’s top-class, he’ll do Arsenal a lot of good’
One of the most exciting things about this year’s Euros is watching Granit Xhaka knowing that he’s an Arsenal player and Johan Djourou has said he'll fit in just right at Arsenal.
Xhaka’s mum wears shirt supporting both sons as they play each other
Mama Xhaka opted for a shirt that blended both national flags of her sons in a manner reminiscent of half-and-half scarves.
What was all the fuss about Granit Xhaka’s Switzerland performance? See for yourself here
Granit Xhaka made his first competitive appearance as an Arsenal player when Switzerland beat Albania 1-0 on Saturday. Watch his impressive performance here.
Saturday recap – England go Spursy, Rodriguez goes to Arsenal?
Everything worth talking about from Saturday.
Player focus: Xhaka – Tenacious, influential and convincing
Granit Xhaka made his 44th international appearnce against Albania in Saturday's Group A encounter - but all of the pre-match analysis surrounded the sibling rivalry between...
Rodriguez transfer gets complicated
Arsenal have been heavily linked with a move for Wolfsburg’s left-back, Ricardo Rodriguez and things might be a lot more complicated than a normal transfer.
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Xhaka helps Switzerland make history
Granit Xhaka lined up alongside former Arsenal man Johan Djourou (Senderos was not included) as they defeated his brother’s Albania in the second game of this year’s Euros.
Xhaka: I give my parents 80% of my wages
Granit Xhaka, and his brother Taulant have revealed that they still give a whopping 80% of their wages to their parents.
Rodriguez: It would be exciting to play with Xhaka at Arsenal
Swiss defender Ricardo Rodriguez has admitted that it would be ‘nice’ to play with Granit Xhaka at Arsenal and if he did move he knows his roommate would be sorted as he looks set to leave Wolfsburg.
Wednesday recap: Another new midfielder + Mkhitaryan, Mahrez, Vardy, more
Another day, another load of rumours, but this time it seems like we might have something concrete to report.
11 new football rules you need to know ahead of the Euros
As the Euros get ready to start, many people haven’t realised that there have been a host of rule changes. Here are 11 of the 95 changes so you know what’s going on at least some of the time (although some are quite ridiculous)