Swiss international Xherdan Shaqiri has rejoined his boyhood club FC Basel after 12 years, signing a three-year contract. The 32-year-old midfielder, who recently retired from international football, expressed his excitement to be back home and looking forward to playing in front of the Basel fans again.
Chicago Fire FC midfielder Xherdan Shaqiri will not start for Switzerland in their Euro 2024 Round of 16 match against Italy. Despite his impressive international career, Shaqiri’s lack of match fitness since joining MLS has led to a substitute role for the Swiss. His absence will be a blow to Switzerland’s hopes of upsetting the Italians.
Switzerland secured a crucial 1-1 draw against Scotland at Euro 2024, thanks to a brilliant goal from Xherdan Shaqiri. The result puts Switzerland in a strong position to advance to the knockout stages, while Scotland remains in the hunt despite suffering a disappointing opening defeat to Germany.
