Why does Germany wear green? The Ireland myth and the truth.

After dropping a few hints over the past few months, Adidas released the new Germany away kit that will be used throughout EURO 2012. It's green. Really, really green. Like you, we've seen a German flag before and could not find a trace of green on it.

The Swiss Super League, you say? Well, yes. This could certainly persuade us to spend more time with our friends in Switzerland. Image: REUTERS/Romina Amato.

Chris Coleman has been appointed the new manager of the Welsh national team.

An odd fact associated to the appointment of Chris Coleman is that in March 1994 Wales played Norway in an friendly at Ninian Park. It was the solitary game in John Toshack's first spell as Welsh manager (a spell that lasted for little more than a few weeks).

Or doesn't turn, rather.

This club is something else, and it's all down to Bulat Chagaev, Chechen rebel hell bent on destroying tiny little football clubs from quaint Swiss cities. Despite showing up appearing as though he had bags of cash, and making some signings indicating money was on the way, it's been nothing but a complete trainwreck: a disaster while everyone rubbernecks from beyond the scene.

The Brazilian Football Confederation has confirmed Brazil's playing schedule for the first six months of June 2012. The South Americans will take on Bosnia and Herzegovina in Switzerland on February 28th. On May 26th they fly to Hamburg to play Denmark. 30th or 31st will see Brazil against the USA in Boston or Washington.

Swiss side FC Sion have been docked 36 points by their national federation, the Schweizer Fussball Verband. The deduction came into force with the club losing three points for every game which featured any of six ineligible players – namely Stefan Glarner, Pascal Feindouno, José Julio Gomes Gonçalves, Billy Ketkeophomphone, Mario Mutsch und Gabriel Garcia de la Tore in the country's Axpo Super League.

Dutch striker Luuk de Jong is a 21 year-old Dutch International striker who was born in Switzerland. Luuk de Jong - 21 year-old old Dutch International striker Newcastle have been watching this lad for a while now, and we think he would be an excellent acquisition for Newcastle, but it could cost up to £10M for the 6 times capped FC [.

Liverpool v United over 'next Messi' (report)

Bitter Prem rivals both said to be after Switzerland's Shaqiri

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After the disappointment of Wednesday night still painfully fresh in the minds of everyone connected to Manchester United they prepare to welcome Mick McCarthy's Wolverhampton Wanderers. How will United bounce back from the defeat and ultimate removal from the Champions League in Switzerland? Mick McCarthy's Wolves will no doubt sniff blood and offer a tough [.

Sir Alex Ferguson look's a forlorn figure as he try's to explain how his side lost to Basel in Switzerland and exited what he believes is the greatest competition in the World. To be honest I've never seen the great man look and sound so miserable!

Not for the first time this season, Manchester United pressed the self-destruct button in Europe when losing 2-1 against Basel in Switzerland last night, a result which sees the champions dropping into the Europa League. It is nothing short of an unmitigated disaster for Ferguson, his players and the club.

When you think of Manchester United and crucial Champions League games, you normally think of the knockout rounds, right? That is indeed usually the case, but tonight, United are in Switzerland to face Basel, with the knowledge that defeat will send them crashing out of the competition and into the Europa League.

The fat lady has yet to sing, but it's all but over, or just plain over, in three of the four groups in this year's NextGen Series. From the top ... Celtic needed a serious dose of luck to keep their European adventure going. A group-dominating giant had to be slain by a relative minnow twice. They also had to beat Barcelona in Barcelona.

Liverpool have entered the race to sign Switzerland youngster Fabian Frei, but face competition from a host of European clubs such as Juventus and Schalke as interest intensifies.
Considered by many pundits as a hot prospect, Frei has established himself as full international since his step up from the Under-21 squad in the summer and remains an integral part of Basel's squad though Swiss media are suggesting that his seven year stay at the Swiss Super League champions could be coming to an end if the interest from Liverpool is genuine which its believed is.

After beating Aston Villa away last weekend, Sir Alex Ferguson is confident Man United players will have no problem to win their final decider game against FC Basel in Switzerland next Wednesday and...
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Wayne Rooney appeal prepared by England FA

Wayne Rooney will travel to Switzerland this week hopeful of having his three-match England ban reduced. Rooney will attend a UEFA appeal hearing on Thursday.

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Wayne Rooney to discover red card appeal fate

Wayne Rooney will travel to Switzerland this week hopeful of having his three-match England ban reduced. Rooney will attend a UEFA appeal hearing on Thursday.

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Arsenal defender Johan Djourou believes the Gunners were "a lot better" than Manchester City in mid-week and deserved to qualify. Speaking to Arsenal Player ahead of tomorrow's game against Wigan Athletic, the Switzerland International explained that ...

The Samsung Beach Soccer Intercontinental Cup 2011 took place from November 22nd to the 26th in sunny Dubai with several of the world's best beach soccer teams on show. Reigning world champions Russia beat Brazil in the final while Switzerland took third. While the tournament featured some fantastic action, as with most beach soccer events, [.

During the EC 2008 in Austria and Switzerland tragedy presented itself in the life of Khalid Boulahrouz. His wife delivered their beautiful baby girl Anissa - three months early - and the little child passed away in a Swiss hospital. "I was totally broken...."

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Premier League clubs submit financial reports to UEFA

Officials from six Premier League clubs will travel to UEFA headquarters in Switzerland this week to open their books for a 'dummy run' of their Financial Fair Play rules, Sportsmail can reveal.

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It was not a good night in Europe for sides of Manchester and both City and United are in real danger of not qualifying for the knockout stages of the Champions League.

City have the harder route to the knockout stages after they lost 2-1 in Napoli. Edinson Cavani showed why he has drawn so much interest from all the top European clubs as he scored two goals and was by far the best player on the pitch.

Liverpool is reportedly set to rival Sunderland for FC Zurich striker Admir Mehmedi when the transfer window opens in January.
The 20-year-old has scored 13 goals in 47 appearances for his current employers, while he has been awarded three senior international caps for Switzerland.
According to the Daily Mail, Liverpool has sent scouts to monitor Mehmedi and will battle Sunderland for his signature.

The prognosis on Rafael van der Vaart's latest injury is better than at first feared and it seems that the Dutchman could well be fit for Monday night's game with Aston Villa. VDV suffered the problem during Holland's friendly with Switzerland and was subsequently withdrawn from the Dutch squad to face Germany.

The SPANISH NATIONAL FOOTBALL U-21 TEAM is on good course towards attempting to qualify for the 2013 European U-21 Championships after defeating SWITZERLAND 3 - 0 in their Group match. Spain celebrate a goal Switzerland on paper are possibly the more difficult team of the Group for Spain, but goals from MUNIAIN in the 8th min, THIAGO via a penalty in the 25th min & BARTRA in the +45th min

Fabio Capello's England have experienced some miserable results in the past year or so, such as the humiliating 4-1 defeat to Germany and the disappointing draws to Switzerland and Montenegro. For a national side that is so steeped in history and success, scorelines from certain matches haven't matched the players' unquestionable ability.

Luis Suarez declared himself 'very happy' after scoring all four goals in a 4-0 win over Chile to help Uruguay stay top of the South American World Cup qualifying group.
Our No.7 became the first player to fire four in a CONMEBOL World Cup qualifier since Brazil's Romario in October 2000.
He hit two in three minutes just before the break, including a stunning low drill with his left foot from 25 yards.

FC Basel ultras at Stade de Suisse Wankdorf, Bern, home of BSC Young Boys. The latter won on penalty kicks in the Swiss Cup semi-finals, April 2009.

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With the qualifications behind them, Oranje starts their preparation for the EC next summer with two friendlies against Switzerland tonight and Germany on Tuesday.

This coming period will be a period of fierce competition for the question mark players in the squad. And Van Marwijk stating that even a half fit [read more]

PUMA announced today it has signed a long-term contract extension with the Swiss Football Association (SFV). The global Sportlifestyle brand will continue to be the official technical partner to the SFV and licensed partner in relation to replica kits, fanwear and other merchandise, through the 2014 FIFA World Cup and UEFA EURO 2016.

14/11/2009 Brazil 1-0 England (Qatar)
12/11/2005 England 3-2 Argentina (Switzerland)
10/11/2001 England 1-1 Sweden
13/11/1999 Scotland 0-2 England
09/11/1996 Georgia 0-2 England
13/11/1991 Poland 1-1 England
11/11/1987 Yugoslavia 1-4 England
12/11/1986 England 2-0 Yugoslavia
13/11/1985 England 0-0 Northern Ireland
14/11/1973 England 0-1 Italy
10/11/1971 England 1-1 Switzerland
12/11/1952 England 5-2 Wales
14/11/1951 England 2-2 Austria
10/11/1948 England 1-0 Wales
13/11/1946 England 3-0 Wales

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Former CONCACAF interim president Lisle Austin has seen his one-year ban by FIFA upheld on appeal. Austin was banned by FIFA for petitioning an outside court to reinstate him after CONCACAF's Executive Committee removed him from his post for dismissing then CONCACAF General Secretary Chuck Blazer. Austin has one more option through the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Switzerland, but it's highly likely that he will remain suspended until June.

If one is the loneliest number, what does that make zero? After Ajax drew away to Fenerbahce they joined the imperfect mass that constitutes this year's NextGen field. Sporting and Tottenham remain unbeaten, but perfection is now a thing of the past for all 16 tournament teams. Yet if anyone can claim to have truly attained perfection it is Barcelona.

FYI: Hope Solo will do the Rumba tonight. This could be the style that either puts her near the top or has her back in trouble with the voters...First off, courtesy of Clint Dempsey's assist, Bryan Ruiz makes a stylish Fulham account opener.Fb.com/1Goals - Fulham 1-1 Everton, Bryan Ruiz... door XpressGOAL365All along I was thinking, man, this is gonna be a tough MLS Goal of the Week to call.

Arsenal defender Johan Djourou admitted that the Gunners "shot themselves in the foot" when they conceded against Stoke City, on Sunday. Speaking to Arsenal Player after the 3-1 win against Tony Pulis' men, the Switzerland International ...

Why all the panic over Rooney when England have a proven replacement waiting for a proper chance?

Nobody is doubting his supreme quality but maybe THAT ban is the best thing to cure the country's Wayne Rooney dependency. Especially when strikers like Jermain Defoe, who have actually scored for England at a major tournament, fail to get the credit they deserve.

The best keep getting better, or so the saying goes. Unilaterally applying that logic to Europe's premier youth club competition tells us that the worst, in theory, keep getting worse. Nothing supports such a conviction more than the latest events in the world of NextGen.In 1702 a tasteful farmhouse was built in the Catalan countryside.

Striker links with Spurs continue to dominate the transfer columns and the latest player to have his name mentioned in connection with a move to the Lane is a Swiss centre forward who is currently making a name for himself in the Bundesliga.

Eren Derdiyok is 23 years old and plays for Bayer Leverkusen, having joined from FC Basle in 2009.

Why it wasn't good enough from Rooney or Capello

All that money, Fabio, and where are we? Scraping draws against the likes of Montenegro and ­Switzerland to limp into the Euro 2012 Finals. All that money, Wayne, and where were you? Back in the dressing room after one of the most stupid and rash red cards of your career.

Bolton Wanderers defender Gary Cahill earned his sixth cap when he lined up for England's Euro 2012 qualifier against Montenegro last night. While England only needed a draw to secure their place in the finals that was all they got. 2-2 was the final score — England's overall performance was enough but disappointing.