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If there were any doubts that the national team could not do without Xherdan Shaqiri (32), the Rubik’s Cube personally eliminated them in the test kick against Ireland. His direct free kick in the 23rd minute is the first and only Swiss attacking highlight. Although he cannot completely eliminate the attacking problem, his dream goal ensures that the national team finally leaves the field as winners after five games without a win.
As soon as he celebrates the goal, a wide grin appears on the match winner’s face. Even after the end of the game, he is in a good mood and hasn’t used up all the powder yet. “Shaq Attack” causes the following fireworks in front of the journalists!
When asked if the national team only posed an attacking threat with Shaqiri on the pitch, he replied: “When has that not been the case?” Laughing – and then seriously: “I of course hope that one day there will be a successor who is also as creative and can follow in my footsteps.”
“Had eight weeks of holiday”
Next question: There are rumors of a lack of fitness – will Shaqiri be ready for the Euros? Answer: «When have I ever not been ready for a big tournament? I always performed well. It’s a matter of timing: you have to be in top form when it counts.” Again laughter – and again he continues with serious words: “A lot has been written in recent days. Also a lot of unnecessary things. The fact is: I had eight weeks holiday. The season in America only started a month ago. It’s normal that I’m not the normal Shaqiri yet. It will take a while.”
Agreement was reached on the role of the reservist
In addition to his fitness level, there was also the relationship between Shaqiri and Murat Yakin (49). Did the Nati coach discuss his future role in the national team with him, as announced? Shaqiri makes it clear: “It was agreed that I would not play against Denmark. Anyone who says otherwise is wrong. The coach wanted to experiment and see as many players as possible, that’s right. The relationship between Muri and me was good from the start. And that is still the case.”
But simply: were or are there simulation games that suggest that he will only travel to the European Championship as a top-class prankster? And did Yakin tell him? Shaqiri’s answer: “It will take a long time before the European Championship selection is known. There is no need for role-playing in the national team. With my goal I didn’t have to prove anything to anyone, I’m just happy that I was able to help the team and that we were finally able to win again. This is very important for our morale before the European Championship.”
Then Shaqiri says goodbye to the US. As one of the winners of the March meeting. We can only hope that his form on and off the pitch will continue to improve come the start of the European Championship.
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team
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SP
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T.D
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PT
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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1
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 Germany
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0
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0
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0
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|
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1
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 Hungary
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0
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0
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0
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|
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1
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 Scotland
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0
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0
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0
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|
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1
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 Switzerland
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0
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0
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0
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team
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SP
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T.D
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PT
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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1
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 Albania
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0
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0
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0
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|
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1
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 Croatia
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0
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0
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0
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1
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 Italy
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0
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0
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0
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|
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1
|
 Spain
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0
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0
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0
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team
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SP
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T.D
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PT
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1
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 Denmark
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0
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0
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0
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|
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1
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 England
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0
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0
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0
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1
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 Serbia
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0
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0
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0
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|
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1
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 Slovenia
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0
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0
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0
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team
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SP
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T.D
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PT
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1
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 Austria
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0
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0
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0
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1
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 France
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0
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0
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0
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1
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 The Netherlands
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0
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0
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0
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1
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 Poland
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0
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0
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0
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team
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SP
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T.D
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PT
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1
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 Belgium
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0
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0
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0
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1
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 Romania
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0
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0
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0
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|
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1
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 Slovakia
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0
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0
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0
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|
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1
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 Ukraine
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0
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0
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0
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team
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SP
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T.D
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PT
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1
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 Czech Republic
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0
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0
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0
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|
|
1
|
 Georgia
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
|
1
|
 Portugal
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
|
1
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 Turkey
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0
|
0
|
0
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Source : Blick
I’m Emma Jack, a news website author at 24 News Reporters. I have been in the industry for over five years and it has been an incredible journey so far. I specialize in sports reporting and am highly knowledgeable about the latest trends and developments in this field.
