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# switzerland - Monday 20 January, 2020
World's billionaires have more wealth than 60% of the global population, Oxfam says
A new report by Oxfam has found that the number of billionaires has doubled in the past decade.
# switzerland - Monday 18 November, 2019
Switzerland qualify for Euros as winners in Ireland's group while Spain end campaign with 5-0 rout
Vladimir Petkovic’s side scored a 6-1 win over Gibraltar to claim top spot.
# switzerland - Thursday 14 November, 2019
Arsenal youngster sees red as Ireland U19s suffer late heartbreak
Switzerland came from behind to get the better of Tom Mohan’s side in this afternoon’s opening Euro qualifier.
# switzerland - Wednesday 16 October, 2019
'We get written off a lot. The lads are used to it. We use it as motivation'
Goalkeeper Darren Randolph is defiant in the face of deepening doubts over Ireland’s Euro 2020 hopes.
# switzerland - Tuesday 15 October, 2019
'I don’t think that system caused us to have an inability to pass the ball to one another'
Mick McCarthy also admitted Aaron Connolly endured a tough night in Geneva.
McCarthy concedes Ireland were beaten by 'a considerably better team'
The Republic of Ireland manager saw his side go down 2-0 to Switzerland in Geneva this evening.
Ireland running out of Euro 2020 chances as they are outclassed in Swiss defeat
Seamus Coleman was sent off as Mick McCarthy’s side fell to a 2-0 loss in Geneva.
The Swiss goals that ended Ireland's unbeaten run in the Euro 2020 qualifiers
Haris Seferovic and Edimilson Fernandes gave the home side a deserved victory this evening in Geneva.
As it happened: Switzerland v Ireland, Euro 2020 qualifiers
Mick McCarthy’s side faced Switzerland on Tuesday night in Euro 2020 qualification.
Connolly starts as McCarthy names his Irish team to face Switzerland
There are three changes, including Conor Hourihane’s making way for Alan Browne.
Ireland/Switzerland goes ahead as planned following late pitch inspection
The surface at the Stade de Geneva is in pretty bad shape, but has been deemed playable.
McCarthy bemused by lack of positivity but few signs pointing to Irish win in Geneva
Based on the evidence of last weekend, Ireland will struggle tonight to find the result that can send them to Euro 2020 with a game to spare.
# switzerland - Monday 14 October, 2019
Do you agree with our Ireland team to face Switzerland?
Mick McCarthy has some big calls to make after Saturday’s frustrating stalemate against Georgia.
McCarthy dismisses Schmeichel jibe and tight-lipped on Connolly start ahead of Swiss clash
The Irish manager said he would ‘absolutely’ take a draw in Geneva tomorrow.
# switzerland - Wednesday 9 October, 2019
Huge boost for Ireland as Duffy declares himself fit for crucial double-header
David McGoldrick won’t be involved in Georgia but may be available to play a part against Switzerland.
# switzerland - Monday 7 October, 2019
Swiss captain Xhaka in line to feature against Ireland after wife gives birth to baby daughter
The 27-year-old will join up with the Swiss squad on Wednesday after becoming a father for the first time.
# switzerland - Sunday 29 September, 2019
Supercars auctioned for €24.7m after being seized from African leader’s son
The cars were seized amid a money-laundering probe.
# switzerland - Friday 6 September, 2019
'We'll go there on the front foot and this team and this nation is always capable of a big result'
Seamus Coleman is promising a positive return performance in Geneva next month.
# switzerland - Thursday 5 September, 2019
Swiss coach Petkovic: Ireland need to win in Switzerland
He also suggested Ireland’s equaliser was offside.
'When the goal went in it was like the days of old' - McCarthy hails atmosphere and players' character
The Irish boss also celebrated the Irish goalscorer, in whom he has never lost faith.
Player Ratings as Ireland grab late equaliser against Switzerland
All hail David McGoldrick, who led the line and led the ratings.
McGoldrick's late leveller rescues Ireland against superior Swiss
The Sheffield United striker headed in an 85th-minute equaliser to keep Ireland undefeated in Group D.
As it happened: Ireland v Switzerland, Euro 2020 qualifier
We went minute-by-minute as Mick McCarthy’s men welcomed Switzerland to the Aviva Stadium.
No surprises in Ireland team selected for Euro 2020 qualifier against Switzerland
Mick McCarthy’s side face one of their toughest tests in the qualifying campaign this evening in Dublin.
Swiss problems and Shaqiri absence offers Ireland golden chance to seal crucial win
Mick McCarthy’s previous reign ended in rancour against Switzerland, but the current era may get its signature win tonight.
# switzerland - Wednesday 4 September, 2019
'I don’t want a protest, I’d like to have a great evening and a game that’s enjoyed by everyone'
Ahead of tomorrow’s crucial Euro 2020 qualifier, Mick McCarthy is hoping fans concentrate on events on the pitch.
# switzerland - Tuesday 3 September, 2019
'A year ago, when the phone wasn’t ringing, playing in the Premier League was a long way off'
Having been without a club last year, David McGoldrick is now a Premier League regular and is leading the line for Ireland.
'I hear the outside noise' - Criticism not affecting Hendrick ahead of milestone game
The midfielder is in line for his fiftieth cap on Thursday, and is glad to be playing in his favoured position.
# switzerland - Monday 2 September, 2019
'There's only one thing on our mind and that's trying to get a win on Thursday night'
James McClean says Ireland have no interest in settling for a draw in the critical Euro 2020 qualifier with Switzerland this week.
# switzerland - Sunday 1 September, 2019
'Aren’t you that weirdo who walked out of football?’ I always had that stigma to me'
Once an exciting prospect, Thomas Butler played just twice for Ireland and fell out of love with football. Here he talks of how he bounced back and came to terms with his bad decisions.
# switzerland - Friday 14 June, 2019
Thousands of women dressed in purple strike in Switzerland over equal pay
Women in Switzerland on average still earn 20% less than men.
# switzerland - Tuesday 11 June, 2019
'I'm not a normal lad, I'm an England footballer'
After a testing season in the public eye, Jordan Pickford says he has ‘become a man’.
# switzerland - Monday 10 June, 2019
Penalty-taking Pickford relieved to avoid 'getting battered on Twitter' after shoot-out win
The goalkeeper converted and saved a penalty as England beat Switzerland in the Nations League.
# switzerland - Sunday 9 June, 2019
Pickford scores and saves a penalty to earn England third place in Nations League
Spot kicks followed their scoreless draw with Switzerland, after the Three Lions were denied another goal courtesy of VAR.
# switzerland - Wednesday 5 June, 2019
Teen sensation linked with Man United and City 'ready' to shine for Portugal
Joao Felix looks set to be Portuguese football’s next superstar, but Fernando Santos is keen to point out his country is never shy of talent.
# switzerland - Sunday 19 May, 2019
Switzerland votes to approve stricter gun laws in line with EU regulations
Reports suggest the country has one of the highest rates of gun ownership in the world.
# switzerland - Monday 25 March, 2019
'My skull is still humming' - Calls for Uefa action after Swiss defender plays on despite bad head injury
Newcastle United’s Fabian Schar suffered concussion against Georgia on Saturday, but was permitted to continue in the game.
# switzerland - Saturday 12 January, 2019
Two snowboarders killed in avalanche as extreme weather death toll rises to 21 across Europe
The snowboarders were killed in an avalanche in Bulgaria’s Pirin Mountains yesterday.
# switzerland - Friday 11 January, 2019
TDs claim €1,000 in subsistence payments for five-day Swiss trip
These expenses do not not cover the cost of travel, hotel, taxis, telephone or car parking.
# switzerland - Wednesday 14 November, 2018
Late drama sees Qatar pull off shock win over Switzerland side featuring Shaqiri and Xhaka
They’re separated by 88 places in the Fifa rankings.
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