Xherdan Shaqiri rejoins Basel after Chicago Fire exit

Xherdan Shaqiri rejoins Basel after Chicago Fire exit

Xherdan Shaqiri has rejoined Basel on a three-year contract following his departure from Chicago Fire. 32-year-old Shaqiri and the Chicago Fire confirmed they had mutually agreed to terminate the Switzerland international’s contract on Wednesday. His deal had been due to expire at the end of the 2024 MLS season. “It fills me with pride and … Read more

Serie A has its mojo back and five guaranteed Champions League places – now how about six?

Serie A has its mojo back and five guaranteed Champions League places – now how about six?

Fiorentina scored and a league celebrated. Nicolas Gonzalez’s goal in extra-time against Viktoria Plzen did not only return his team to the Conference League semi-finals in back-to-back years, it nudged Serie A into an unassailable position in the UEFA co-efficient. A fifth spot in next season’s expanded Champions League was assured. “I thought it was … Read more