Hitzfeld to step down in June

Bayern Munich coach Ottmar Hitzfeld is to leave the Bundesliga club at the end of the season when his contract expires, he told local media in Berlin on Wednesday. "I already told the club three......

Injured Swiss captain Frei ruled out of Spain tie

Switzerland captain Alex Frei and midfielder Valon Behrami have been ruled out of their opening World Cup Group H game against Spain on Wednesday, coach Ottmar Hitzfeld said on Monday. Frei and......

Oliver Kahn out for month with elbow injury

Bayern Munich captain Oliver Kahn is to have surgery on his elbow that will rule him out for at least four weeks, coach Ottmar Hitzfeld said on Monday. The 38-year-old aggravated an existing......

Real Madrid fan Nadal backs Zidane appointment

Real Madrid fan Rafael Nadal has extended his support over the appointment of new manager Zinedine Zidane, saying that he deserves to lead one of the most important clubs in the world. Zidane was......

PHOTOS: Swiss super-subs sink Ecuador

Haris Seferovic smashed a winner in the dying moments as Switzerland made some superb substitutions for a dramatic 2-1 victory over Ecuador in their Group E opener of the FIFA World Cup on Sunday.......