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Swiss make history, upset Spain

Swiss make history, upset Spain

Rediff.com16 Jun 2010

World Cup favourites Spain crashed to a shock 1-0 defeat to unfancied Switzerland in their opening game of the tournament at durban on Wednesday.

Swiss pull off shock 1-0 win over favourites Spain

Swiss pull off shock 1-0 win over favourites Spain

Rediff.com16 Jun 2010

Switzerland pulled off the biggest shock of the 2010 World Cup so far when they beat European champions Spain 1-0 on Wednesday, their first ever victory over their opponents in 19 games.

Barnetta back for opener

Barnetta back for opener

Rediff.com5 Jun 2008

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.

WC Preview: Swiss set for 'friendly' with soulmates Costa Rica

WC Preview: Swiss set for 'friendly' with soulmates Costa Rica

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

Switzerland are unlikely to face the same hostility when they face already-eliminated Costa Rica in Group E of the World Cup on Wednesday.

10 greatest upsets in FIFA World Cup

10 greatest upsets in FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

Saudi Arabia's 2-1 victory over Argentina is rated the biggest shock in World Cup history.

Euro round-up: Leipzig go level with leaders Bayern; PSG win

Euro round-up: Leipzig go level with leaders Bayern; PSG win

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

RB Leipzig continued their remarkable first season in the Bundesliga when they brushed aside Mainz 05 3-1, their fifth win in a row, to go level on points with leaders Bayern Munich on Sunday.

Europa League: Napoli lose at home, Arsenal and Milan win away

Europa League: Napoli lose at home, Arsenal and Milan win away

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

Napoli went down 3-1 at home to RB Leipzig, Arsenal and AC Milan enjoyed comfortable away wins, and Borussia Dortmund's Michy Batshuayi scored twice to secure a 3-2 victory in Europa League last 32, first leg action

Portugal drop nearly half of Euro-winning squad for World Cup

Portugal drop nearly half of Euro-winning squad for World Cup

Rediff.com18 May 2018

Centre forward Eder, who scored the winning goal in the Euro 2016 final against France, was among 10 players from that squad omitted from Santos's list. Other unlucky players included midfielders Andre Gomes and Renato Sanches, forward Nani and defender Eliseu.

Champions League: Liverpool, Sporting reach group stage

Champions League: Liverpool, Sporting reach group stage

Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

Liverpool scored three goals in 12 dramatic first-half minutes, two of them from Emre Can, on their way to a hugely entertaining 4-2 win over Hoffenheim which took them back to the Champions League group stage after a two-season absence on Wednesday.

Champions League: Italian clubs flop but Barca, United score big wins

Champions League: Italian clubs flop but Barca, United score big wins

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

A summary of all the Champions League matches played across Europe on Tuesday

Champions League PICS: Barca, PSG, Manchester Utd steer clear

Champions League PICS: Barca, PSG, Manchester Utd steer clear

Rediff.com19 Oct 2017

A summary of Wednesday's group matches in the UEFA Champions League.