Switzerland lost 5-3 on penalties to England in the quarterfinals of the 2024 Euros on Saturday night.
Manuel Akanji missed his kick for Switzerland but captain Granit Xhaka, speaking with Omasports after the game, said the defender will be back stronger.
Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka is now on good terms with manager Murat Yakin, he said on Friday, playing down reports of rows over strategy during a poor qualifying campaign marred by late blunders. Switzerland face dark horses Hungary in their opening Group A match in Cologne on Saturday, needing a strong showing to dispel fears…
Switzerland defender Manuel Akanji said he hoped to score but it was out of his hands after missing his penalty kick in the Swiss defeat to England. England prevailed 5-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in normal time to reach the semifinals of the 2024 European Championship. Akanji, who…
Trent Alexander-Arnold converted the winning spot kick in a penalty shootout to send England into the semi-finals of Euro 2024 after Manuel Akanji missed for Switzerland. Alexander-Arnold fired into the top left corner to send pre-tournament favourites England through, winning the shootout 5-3 after the match was level at 1-1…
