A piece of magic from Xherdan Shaqiri ensured John O’Shea’s reign as interim Republic of Ireland head coach ended in disappointment as Switzerland eased to a 1-0 friendly victory in Dublin.The Chicago Fire midfielder’s sweet 23rd-minute free-kick proved the difference between the sides, but did not fully reflect the control the visitors exerted on a night when Ireland, ranked 4...Full Story »

The winger will head to Ligue 1 after lengthy negotiations reached a conclusion Liverpool midfielder Xherdan Shaqiri has completed his move to Lyon on a €6 million (£5m/$7m) three-year deal. The Switzerland international swaps the Premier League for Ligue 1 following a three-year spell that saw him win domestic, European and world honours at Anfield. Now he arrives at Groupama St...Full Story »

Liverpool are planning to fast track Kaide Gordon into the first-team. The news comes after the Reds accepted an offer from Lyon for Xherdan Shaqiri. The Ligue 1 club have agreed to pay £9.5m for the 29-year-old. It is believed the progress of Gordon and fellow teenager Harvey Elliott sealed Liverpool's decision to part with Shaqiri. The Liverpool Echosays the 16-year-old winger will ...Full Story »

Lyon and Liverpool continue to haggle over a fee for Xherdan Shaqiri. Le Progres says Shaqiri is yet to complete a move to Lyon after a bid was submitted early last week. It is believed the French club's valuation of the player fell way below Liverpool's asking price as the Reds are hopeful to bank at least £12m from his sale. The gap between the two clubs is 'significant' and Lyon do ...Full Story »

Xherdan Shaqiri said Switzerland could do no more as they wait to learn if their 3-1 win against Turkey has secured them a place in the round of 16 at Euro 2020.Shaqiri struck twice in Baku as Switzerland turned in an impressive display to keep alive their hopes of qualifying for the knockout stages as one of the four best third-placed sides.“We did what we had to do against a good team,&r...Full Story »

Xherdan Shaqiri scored twice as Switzerland beat Turkey 3-1 in Baku to keep their Euro 2020 round of 16 hopes alive.Liverpool forward Shaqiri gave Switzerland a 2-0 half-time lead after team-mate Haris Seferovic had opened the scoring and added his second after Irfan Can Kahveci’s long-range effort for Turkey had reduced the deficit.The Swiss, beaten 3-0 by Italy last Wednesday after drawi...Full Story »