Alexander Frei

TEAM PROFILE: Switzerland hoping for better fortune under Hitzfeld

Hamburg - Switzerland, who have been solid but unspectacular at tournaments in recent years, could be a more serious threat under veteran coach Ottmar Hitzfeld at the World Cup. The 60-year-old German, one of the most...

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Switzerland team at World Cup 2010

Ottmar Hitzfeld will struggle to get Switzerland past the World Cup group stages in South Africa. Key men: Alexander Frei (up) and Johan Djourou could have big roles to play for Switzerland Photo: AFP Switzerland's World Cup...

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10. Norway beats Switzerland 1-0 in World Cup warmup

GENEVA (AP): John Carew scored a second-half penalty Saturday to give Norway a 1-0 win over Switzerland in the host's World Cup warmup. Switzerland won its qualifying group for next year's tournament in South Africa but failed...

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The Friday Five: World Cup Play-Offs

As the eyes of the footballing world switch to the glittering international events, no not the friendlies, that are the World Cup Play-offs to see just who will take final spots in the world’s biggest football tournament, so we...

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Shakhtar, Galatasaray advance in Europa League

Saturday, November 07, 2009 LONDON: Shakhtar Donetsk and Red Bull Salzburg stretched their perfect records in the Europa League on Thursday, with the Ukrainian club securing a place in the next round alongside Galatasaray and...

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Shakhtar stays perfect

LONDON (AP) Shakhtar Donetsk and Red Bull Salzburg stretched their perfect records in the Europa League on Thursday, with the Ukrainian club securing a place in the next round alongside Galatasaray and Werder Bremen. Shakhtar,...

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Frei repeats trick to boost Basel bid

Match report by Brian Homewood from St. Jakob-Park Alex Frei struck twice against PFC CSKA Sofia for the second game running to earn injury-hit FC Basel 1893 a victory that strengthens their hold on UEFA Europa League Group E....

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Live action as Fulham take on Roma in Italy

GOALFLASHES AND MAJOR INCIDENTS (all times GMT) To get involved use 606 or text us your views & comments on 81111. 1843: Good grief, yet more Euro Danny: "Quick Danny update (see 1841) - 1841: Euro Danny is on fire: "Marcos...

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Roma snatch draw at 10-man Fulham

Marco Andreolli snatched a late, late equalizer as Roma drew 1-1 away to 10-man Fulham as coach Claudio Ranieri avoided his first defeat against the English club in a controversial clash on Thursday night.

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Shakhtar, Benfica cruise to victories

LONDON (AP) Defending champion Shakhtar Donetsk romped to a 4-0 victory over Toulouse and Benfica hit three goals in six minutes in thumping Everton 5-0 in the Europa League on Thursday night. Luis Fernandinho scored twice as...

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