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Coronavirus: Football in Switzerland to kick off again on June 19
The Swiss Football League (SFL) will resume on June 19, its clubs decided Friday, with up to five substitutions permitted per match to reduce the risk of player injury.
FIFA planning coronavirus assistance package to world football
FIFA is planning on offering "assistance" to world football after the coronavirus pandemic plunged clubs and leagues into an unprecedented financial slump, the global governing body confirmed to AFP in Lausanne on Tuesday.
Coronavirus forces Basel FC to move home Europa League clash
FC Basel will be unable to play the second leg of this month's Europa League last 16 tie against Eintracht Frankfurt in their home city, the Swiss club announced on Monday, due to coronavirus-related restrictions.
Trial over 2006 German World Cup corruption opens in Switzerland
Three former German football officials and ex-FIFA Secretary General Urs Linsi went on trial on Monday in Switzerland over suspicions that Germany bought votes to obtain the 2006 World Cup.
Swiss parliament narrowly reappoints top prosecutor despite FIFA probe
The Swiss parliament on Wednesday voted to extend the mandate of attorney general Michael Lauber, despite suspicion of misconduct in his handling of the massive corruption investigation targeting FIFA.
Disgraced former Uefa boss Platini to Swiss TV: 'I'll be back'
Former UEFA president Michel Platini told Swiss television channel RTS on Friday he "will be back" as his ban from football for ethics violations finishes on October 7.
Swiss international Isamaili's body found in Lake Como
The body of football player Florijana Ismaili has been found three days after she went missing in a swimming accident on Italy's Lake Como, the fire brigade told Italian media.
Swiss prosecutor cleared in 'FIFA gifts' probe
A Swiss magistrate investigating allegations of corrupt links between a Swiss regional prosecutor and FIFA chief Gianni Infantino and has closed his investigation, clearing him of any suspicion.
Swiss club FC Basel buys landmark stake in Indian football club
Swiss football side FC Basel have become the first European club to make a major investment in Indian football, taking a substantial stake in southeast Indian team Chennai City.
Former Liverpool defender Henchoz takes over as coach at struggling Swiss side Neuchatel
Neuchatel Xamax, currently sitting bottom of Switzerland's top football division, have changed coach in the hope they can avoid relegation to the second league.
Five police injured during post-match riot in Switzerland
Five police officers have been injured in Switzerland during a post-match riot involving supporters of rival football clubs that also caused "massive" property damage, police said Sunday.
Football: Switzerland to face Portugal in Nations League semis
Switzerland will face hosts Portugal for a place in the inaugural Nations League final while England will meet the Netherlands in the other semi-final after Monday's draw in Dublin.
Switzerland stun Belgium 5-2 to reach Nations League semis
Haris Seferovic starred with a hat-trick as Switzerland staged a sensational comeback to thrash Belgium 5-2 in Lucerne on Sunday and qualify for the Nations League finals in dramatic fashion.
Swiss prosecutor cleared in FIFA corruption probe, then quits
A Swiss federal prosecutor suspended last month in connection with corruption investigations in the world of football has been cleared of wrongdoing and quit his job, authorities said Friday.
Swiss attorney general suspends prosecutor in FIFA probe
The office of Switzerland's attorney general said Friday it had suspended a federal prosecutor in connection with investigations into alleged improprieties in the world of football.
WATCH: FC Zurich player’s goal celebration goes hilariously wrong
It should have been something to remember: instead Benjamin Kololli’s successful penalty for FC Zurich against AEK Larnaca in Cyrus on Thursday night is going to be something hard to live down.
Football: England get back to winning ways over Switzerland
England bounced back from three consecutive defeats for the first time in 30 years as a much-changed side edged past Switzerland for a 1-0 friendly win in Leicester thanks to Marcus Rashford's winner.
Basel appoint Koller after Champions League exit
Basel have appointed a new manager after their shock failure to qualify for next season's Champions League.
Newcastle United sign Swiss defender Fabian Schaer
Newcastle United announced on Thursday July 26th the signing of Switzerland defender Fabian Schaer from Deportivo La Coruna.
Liverpool sign Switzerland winger Shaqiri
Liverpool have signed Swiss international Xherdan Shaqiri from Stoke City, the English Premier League giants announced Friday.
Swiss football boss fans flames of dual nationality debate
Switzerland’s footballing World Cup may be over, but the controversy certainly isn't.
'The difference between Sweden and Switzerland? One played badly and the other worse'
The 2018 World Cup has seen plenty of exciting games: Tuesday afternoon's match between Switzerland and Sweden was not one of them.
Sweden beat Switzerland 1-0 to reach World Cup quarter-finals
Sweden reached the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time in 24 years after Emil Forsberg's deflected shot earned a scrappy 1-0 win over Switzerland on Tuesday.