×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Home To Bold Columnists
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

Euro 2024: Defending champions Italy knocked out by Switzerland

Vocalize Pre-Player Loader

Audio By Vocalize

Ruben Vargas (right) of Switxerland is marked by Italy's defender Giovanni Di Lorenzo.[AFP]

Switzerland dumped reigning champions Italy out of Euro 2024 with a stunning 2-0 victory on Saturday to reach the quarter-finals for the second time in their history.

Murat Yakin's supremely well-drilled side outplayed the flat two-time winners in the last 16 clash in Berlin and will face England or Slovakia in the next round.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.
Uncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in
Rugby
Kenya Lionesses fight but fall 5-0 to Argentina
Hockey
Nairobi champions Mwiki and Hospital Hill off to a flying start
Football
Advantage Gor Mahia as Leopards drop points against Bandari
Athletics
Ngetich and Korir reign supreme at Sirikwa Classic Cross Country