Underwhelming across multiple stints abroad, the Yakins would secure celebrated status within the borders of their native Switzerland
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Both proud exponents of their Kosovan heritage, fate would contrive to pit Taulant and Granit Xhaka against one another at Euro 2016
One of Switzerland’s most historic clubs, the past 15 years have been a nightmare for Servette’s fans. Thankfully, the skies are blue again today
Being the subject of juvenile laughs from some English speakers for their unusual club name or past at the Wankdorf Stadium is of little concern to Young Boys of Bern. Being the…
In 1976, an energetic and exuberant 41-year-old Bosnian Croat named Miroslav Blažević was appointed as manager of the Switzerland national team. Back then, the ethnic composition of the central Europeans was largely…
Illustration by Federico Manasse Switzerland have never been an imposing football power. When the big tournaments have rolled around, Switzerland have proven themselves somewhat proficient, qualifying for their fair share, but never…
THE YEAR WAS 1993. Across Britain, radio stations juggled the eclectic sounds of Meat Loaf, Haddaway, Pet Shop Boys, and UB40, cult comedy Groundhog Day arrived in cinemas, Irvine Welsh’s breakthrough novel…
The date is 4 December 1996 and the time is 20:28. Grasshopper Club Zürich and Ajax Amsterdam line up on the pitch of Hardturm stadium in Zürich. The Champions League tune blares…
Ottmar Hitzfeld was a genius. A managerial legend and incalculably respected coach, his legacy cannot be overlooked when considering the greatest managers of all time. Football managers have always taken on the persona of…