Xherdan Shaqiri: The Swiss Messi Leading Basel Against Aston Villa

One such player is Xherdan Shaqiri, often referred to as the 'Swiss Messi.' As Basel prepares to face Aston Villa in the UEFA Europa League, Shaqiri's legacy and current form become focal points of ...
Tribal Football

Basel pair Magnin and Shaqiri concede Villa quality too much to overcome

Basel coach Ludovic Magnin felt they had Aston Villa doubting themselves during Thursday's Europa League defeat.
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Swiss playmaker Xherdan Shaqiri returns to Basel 12 years after leaving childhood club

BASEL, Switzerland (AP) — Swiss playmaker Xherdan Shaqiri returned to Basel on Friday, 12 years after leaving the club where he began his career. Basel announced in a statement titled “Welcome ...

Xherdan Shaqiri: Basel's Key Player in the UEFA Europa League

In the world of European football, few names resonate as strongly as Xherdan Shaqiri, often referred to as the 'Swiss Messi'. As Basel prepares to face Aston Villa in the UEFA Europa League, all eyes ...
Yahoo UK & Ireland

Xherdan Shaqiri continues to tear it up at new team with incredible goal and assist ratio

Former Liverpool star Xherdan Shaqiri turned 34 on Friday, and the Swiss winger has aged like a fine wine while enjoying another successful season with FC Basel. Shaqiri's had a decorated career ...
Newsday

Shaqiri inspires Basel to seal first Swiss league title since 2017

GENEVA — Inspired by Xherdan Shaqiri’s return home from Major League Soccer, Basel sealed its first Swiss league title since 2017 on Sunday without playing. Second-placed Servette’s failure to win ...