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Swiss signal Xhaka will be available to play Ireland

The Swiss FA have indicated that Granit Xhaka will make himself available for the upcoming qualifiers against Denmark and Ireland, having become a father for the first time on Monday.
Soccer • 07 Oct 19

Arsenal players vote to make Xhaka captain

Unai Emery insists he "trusts and believes" in Granit Xhaka after confirming the midfielder is the new Arsenal captain.
Soccer • 27 Sep 19

Emery demands improvement against top six sides

Unai Emery says Arsenal must improve their record against the Premier League's best sides if they are to force their way back into the top four.
Soccer • 23 Aug 19

Swiss trio fined for pro-Kosovo celebrations

Switzerland's Granit Xhaka, Xherdan Shaqiri and Stephan Lichtsteiner have been fined by FIFA over their celebrations in the 2-1 World Cup Group E win over Serbia last Friday.
World Cup 2018 • 25 Jun 18

'Just emotion' - Swiss defend goal celebrations

Xherdan Shaqiri responded by saying "it's just emotion" when he was questioned about the way he celebrated his late winner in Switzerland's 2-1 victory over Serbia.
Soccer • 23 Jun 18

World Cup round up: France blunder while Andorra win

A blunder from Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris saw Sweden snatch a dramatic stoppage-time winner to open up the battle at the top of World Cup European qualifying Group A.
Soccer • 10 Jun 17

Xhaka accused of racially abusing Heathrow worker

Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka has been interviewed by police in England following an allegation he racially abused a member of staff at Heathrow Airport on Monday evening.
Soccer • 24 Jan 17

Wenger: Xhaka getting used to Premier League pace

Granit Xhaka has defended his slow start to life at Arsenal as his manager Arsene Wenger says the Swiss midfielder has now adjusted to the intensity of the Premier League.
Soccer • 06 Dec 16

Wenger says thrifty Arsenal still attractive

Arsene Wenger believes Arsenal can still attract the world's best players and insists he is not scared to spend the money to recruit them.
Soccer • 18 Aug 16

Mertesacker expects big things from new boy Xhaka

Defender Per Mertesacker expects Granit Xhaka to set the tempo from the Arsenal engine room this season and described him as the "perfect signing" for the club.
Soccer • 19 Jul 16

Arsenal swoop for Swiss midfielder Granit Xhaka

Arsenal have agreed a deal to sign Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder Granit Xhaka, the Barclays Premier League club have announced.
Soccer • 25 May 16

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