Stephan Lichtsteiner

FIFA World Cup 2018: Emil Forsberg underlines his importance to Sweden with impressive display against fumbling Switzerland

Forsberg might not act the team’s big dog like the retired Zlatan Ibrahimovic but in his first World Cup finals, the midfielder has carried Sweden further than Ibrahimovic had ever done in his illustrious career.

Premier League: Arsenal defender Calum Chambers signs contract extension with club, says he is ready to prove his worth

England international defender Calum Chambers is willing to battle to gain a first choice place at Arsenal after signing a long-term contract on Tuesday

FIFA World Cup 2018: Switzerland advance to last-16 after draw against Costa Rica, face Sweden without Stephan Lichtsteiner

Switzerland moved through to the World Cup last 16 on Wednesday, after a draw over Costa Rica but will be without captain Stephan Lichtsteiner because of suspension.

FIFA World Cup 2018: Kosovo starts online fund to collect money for fined Switzerland players

Kosovo was collecting money Tuesday to pay FIFA fines of Switzerland players Granit Xhaka, Xherdan Shaqiri and Stephan Lichtsteiner for celebrating goals with a pro-Kosovo double eagle gesture in their World Cup win over Serbia.

FIFA World Cup 2018: Switzerland players avoid ban for double eagle celebrations against Serbia, escape with fines

FIFA said Switzerland's Xhaka and Shaqiri would each be fined 10,000 Swiss francs ($10,000) and Lichtsteiner 5,000 Swiss francs.

FIFA World Cup 2018: Neymar to play against Costa Rica despite injury fears, informs Brazil coach Tite

Neymar was given a rough ride by the Swiss in a 1-1 draw on Sunday, suffering 10 fouls during the match, the most for any player in a single World Cup game for 20 years.

FIFA World Cup 2018: Philippe Coutinho's stunner goes in vain as resolute Switzerland hold lacklustre Brazil

Brazil's bid for a sixth World Cup got off to a slow start as Switzerland withstood an early onslaught to snatch a 1-1 draw in Rostov-on-Don on Sunday.

Premier League: Arsenal manager Unai Emery makes first signing; Stephan Lichtsteiner to join club from Juventus

Arsenal announced the capture of Swiss international defender Stephan Lichtsteiner from Juventus on Tuesday -- new manager Unai Emery's first signing for the Premier League club.

International friendlies: Ricardo Rodriguez's second-half goal helps Switzerland hold Spain

Ricardo Rodriguez equalised for Switzerland as World Cup contenders Spain were held to a 1-1 draw at home in their final friendly before jetting out to Russia next week.

Serie A: Juventus coach confident about Gonzalo Higuain playing against Napoli despite broken finger

Higuain, who joined Juventus in 2016, and has scored 10 goals in all competitions this season, underwent surgery on a fractured bone in his left hand on Monday.