Lyon, Atletico close in on Champions League places

Olympique Lyon virtually guaranteed their place in the Champions League group stage for the 10th successive season after thumping Anderlecht 5-1 in the first leg of their playoff final on......

Switzerland squad

Switzerland squad penpix for Euro 2008: Diego Benaglio (VfL Wolfsburg). Goalkeeper. Born: 8.9.83. Caps: 11 Goals: 0. Named as Switzerland's first choice goalkeeper only in February at the expense......

Barnetta back for opener

Switzerland midfielder Tranquillo Barnetta has declared himself fit for Saturday's Euro 2008 opener against Czech Republic after returning to full training with the squad. Barnetta, 23, sprained......

Kuhn names Swiss squad

Patrick Mueller's decision to leave Olympique Lyon without permission to play for his national team last week was rewarded on Wednesday with a place in Switzerland's 23-man squad for Euro 2008.......

Brazil end year with nervy win

Brazil stretched their unbeaten run under new coach Dunga to five matches on Wednesday following a hard-fought 2-1 friendly win over Switzerland. The five-time World Cup winners appeared on course......