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The Scotland captain praised the players for the performance

'More like us' – Robertson happy with improved Scots

Scotland captain Andy Robertson said his side showed their real identity in the 1-1 draw with Switzerland at Euro 2024.

Republic of Ireland v Switzerland: All you need to know

John O'Shea's Republic of Ireland side welcome Switzerland to the Aviva Stadium on Tuesday. Here's everything you need to know about the game.

Soccer • 25 Mar 24

Yuto Nagatomo (L) and Ritsu Doan celebrate Japan's victory over Spain on Thursday

World Cup digest: Nagatomo wants 'Samurai spirit'

Japan defender Yuto Nagatomo has called on his team-mates to evoke the 'Samurai spirit' as they aim to overcome 2018's beaten finalists Croatia on Monday and book their place in the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time in their history.

Soccer • 04 Dec 22

Xherdan Shaqiri has moved on from Merseyside

Transfer wrap: Shaqiri joins Lyon, Spurs want Traore

Liverpool have announced Xherdan Shaqiri has completed a permanent move to Lyon.

Soccer • 23 Aug 21

Xherdan Shaqiri has helped give Switzerland a big chance of reaching the last 16

Shaqiri bags brace for Switzerland to eliminate Turkey

Xherdan Shaqiri scored twice to lead Switzerland to a 3-1 win against Turkey in their Euro 2020 Group A match that kept their hopes of reaching the knockouts alive.

Euro 2020 • 20 Jun 21

Xherdan Shaqiri's availablity to play against Spain will be decided by UEFA

Shaqiri's negative a positive for Switzerland

Liverpool forward Xherdan Shaqiri will fly to Spain for Switzerland's Nations League tie after testing negative for Covid-19.

Soccer • 08 Oct 20

Xherdan Shaqiri is self-isolating in Switzerland

Shaqiri tests positive for coronavirus

Xherdan Shaqiri has become the third Liverpool player in a week to test positive for coronavirus.

Soccer • 06 Oct 20

Roma and Seville are keen on Xherdan Shaqiri

Klopp rules out any January transfer exits

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has no intention of allowing any player to leave in what remains of the transfer window.

Soccer • 22 Jan 20

Seamus Coleman training alongside Jack Byrne and James McClean

Coleman believes Shaqiri absence could count for little

Seamus Coleman has warned the Republic of Ireland not to be taken in by the absence of Switzerland's talisman Xherdan Shaqiri as the sides go head-to-head in the battle for Euro 2020 qualification.

Soccer • 05 Sep 19

Mick McCarthy was happy to talk up Alan Judge's playmaking abilities

'Different class' Judge can give Ireland Shaqiri factor

With no Xherdan Shaqiri to worry about when the Swiss roll into town, Ireland boss Mick McCarthy is hoping one of his his own men can provide the X-factor at the Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 03 Sep 19

Xherdan Shaqiri appears to be putting club before country for the upcoming double header

Swiss star Shaqiri out of vital Euro clash in Dublin

Xherdan Shaqiri has made himself unavailable for the Switzerland squad ahead of their clash with Ireland at the Aviva Stadium next Thursday.

Soccer • 30 Aug 19

Xherdan Shaqiri (C) celebrates with Divock Origi (R) after his teammate scores the winner

Shaqiri: If you believe, anything can happen

Xherdan Shaqiri revealed tears were shed in the dressing room as the achievement of overcoming Barcelona to reach a second successive Champions League final dawned on Liverpool's players.

Soccer • 08 May 19

Liverpool players can do no more, says Klopp

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has insisted his players can do no more in their bid to end a 29-year wait for another league title after seeing them scrap their way to victory at Newcastle.

Soccer • 04 May 19

Shaqiri (left) and Robertson (centre) with Liverpool team-mate Mo Salah

Liverpool's Shaqiri and Robertson to miss qualifiers

Switzerland midfielder Xherdan Shaqiri will miss this month's Euro 2020 qualifiers against Georgia and Denmark due to a groin injury, the Swiss FA has announced.

Soccer • 19 Mar 19

Xherdan Shaqiri (L) celebrates with Roberto Firmino

Super sub Shaqiri sinks United to send Liverpool top

Two second-half goals from substitute Xherdan Shaqiri gave Liverpool a 3-1 Premier League win over Manchester United as Jurgen Klopp's side regained top spot with a pulsating performance against their old rivals.

Soccer • 16 Dec 18

Xherdan Shaqiri: "We weren't exactly perfect on the ball."

'We have to be brave' - Shaqiri keen to stay positive

Xherdan Shaqiri believes Liverpool have to continue to be brave in their approach if they are to maintain the pressure on Manchester City.

Soccer • 06 Dec 18

Nations League wrap: Swiss storm back to make finals

Switzerland stunned Belgium as they came from two goals down to win 5-2 and pip their opponents for a place in the Nations League Finals in a remarkable match in Lucerne.

Soccer • 18 Nov 18

Shaqiri celebrates his goal for the Reds

Shaqiri seals easy three points for Liverpool

Goals by Mo Salah and Xherdan Shaqiri took Liverpool from third place to the top of the Premier League for a couple of hours at least with a 2-0 victory over bottom club Fulham at Anfield on Sunday.

Soccer • 11 Nov 18

Shaqiri makes the controversial gesture at the World Cup in Russia

Red Star promise to make Shaqiri feel welcome

The Kosovan-born Swiss international angered some Serbs with his World Cup goal celebration.

Soccer • 04 Sep 18

Alisson Becker is set to start for Liverpool against West Ham

'We are still Rocky Balboa and not Ivan Drago' - Klopp

Liverpool's reinforced squad must build on their ruthless form from last season if they are to challenge defending Premier League champions Manchester City for the title, manager Jurgen Klopp said.

Soccer • 10 Aug 18

Xherdan Shaqiri sealed his move to Liverpool after the World Cup

Shaqiri not always a team player, says Charlie Adam

Xherdan Shaqiri's former team-mate Charlie Adam has warned Liverpool over the Switzerland international's attitude.

Soccer • 31 Jul 18

Xherdan Shaqiri will look to make his mark at Anfield

Shaqiri not bothered by Neville brothers' criticism

Liverpool new boy Xherdan Shaqiri insists his "conscience is clear" after criticism of his attitude while with Stoke.

Soccer • 26 Jul 18

Xherdan Shaqiri hyas been on extended leave because of his involvement in the World Cup

Shaqiri set to meet up with Liverpool on American tour

Xherdan Shaqiri is set to meet up with his new Liverpool team-mates in New Jersey as he joins the tour of the United States.

Soccer • 24 Jul 18

The winger has agreed a 'long-term' contract at Anfield

Shaqiri completes move to Liverpool from Stoke

Liverpool have completed the signing of Switzerland international Xherdan Shaqiri from Stoke.

Soccer • 14 Jul 18

Liverpool eyeing up a move for Xherdan Shaqiri

Liverpool are in discussions with Stoke about a deal for winger Xherdan Shaqiri.

Soccer • 11 Jul 18