Cluster: Swiss Identity

Basel have only complacency to fight

This content was published on Aug 24, 2000 In an effort to keep his side alert for Thursday’s encounter, the coach has had to set a target. “I’m expecting another clear victory,” Gross insisted. “The winning margin should be at least one goal greater than two weeks ago.” To achieve this the Swiss side will have to at least match their most convincing…

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Swiss strikers in short supply for World Cup qualifier

This content was published on Aug 24, 2000 Türkyilmaz’s sore heel and Chapuisat’s injured leg have forced Trossero into some difficult decisions. David Sesa, who completed his move from Lecce to Napoli earlier this week, will be expected to carry much of the attack. He will be aided by the Grasshoppers team-mates Ricardo Cabanas and Hakan Yakin, who have just one and five…

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Patty Schnyder fails to reach New Haven semi-finals

This content was published on Aug 24, 2000 It was the third time in a row on Thursday, the 21-year-old from Basel lost to Williams. Schnyder was knocked out of the tournament by the tournament’s number one seed 4-6 2-6. In other matches, the Swiss, George Bastl, was not able to capitalise on Wednesday’s interrupted third set of his match against the Frenchman,…

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Lausanne and Basel qualify for UEFA Cup tournament

This content was published on Aug 24, 2000 It is the third time Lausanne will be included in the first round line-up of the UEFA Cup, after their second leg away win against Cork. Lausanne had, however, come to Ireland with a 1-0 home win under their belts. The only goal of the match was scored by the 20-year-old defender, Stéphane Gobet, in…

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Deportation methods of Africans criticised

This content was published on Aug 24, 2000 The organisation said on Thursday there was increasing evidence that the Federal Refugee Office was deporting illegal African asylum seekers to the west African state, regardless of their country of origin. Numerous letters of complaint were written to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) by the deportees held inside Zurich airport’s security wing,…

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Russian prosecutor quits in row over Swiss invitation

This content was published on Aug 23, 2000 The Russian prosecutor general’s office said the 48-year-old had asked to take early retirement after 20 years in law enforcement. But in interviews with the Russian media, Volkov hinted that his position had become untenable. “Either I am able to work or not. I will not be in anyone’s pocket,” he said. Volkov said the…

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Salo terminates contract with Sauber

This content was published on Aug 23, 2000 The 34-year-old driver exercised an option in his contract to leave Sauber if they failed to perform well in this season’s races. To hold on to the Finn, the team needed to be amongst the top six constructors after the completion of 12 Grand Prix. With those 12 races now run, the Swiss team are…

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Russia name squad for Swiss World Cup qualifier

This content was published on Aug 23, 2000 The most notable omission was that of Spartak Moscow captain, Andrei Tikhonov, who has been dropped following a dramatic loss of form. Spartak’s leading scorer with 19 goals last season, Tikhonov has scored just once in 24 league matches this year. There was, however, a recall for one of Tikhonov’s team-mates, Spartak midfielder Yegor Titov,…

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Dance of the sexes at Berne festival

This content was published on Aug 23, 2000 The festival kicks off with “A dance tribute to the art of football” by a four-man troupe from Norway making its debut in Berne. Choreographer Jo Stromgren’s send-up about the world’s most popular sport has been described as scrutinising cliché male role models. For the past 14 years, the Berner Tanztage has offered a high-quality…

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Novartis appeal rejected in US

This content was published on Aug 23, 2000 The market watchdog found that Novartis had misled the public with claims that its “Doan’s Pills” were a more effective back pain treatment than others on the market. The FTC said there was no medical evidence to confirm the company’s claim. The FTC had ordered Novartis to add on to each “Doan’s Pills” advertisement the…

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