GENEVA (AP) — 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 — drawing 0-0 at home to third-placed Young ...

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 are on this 34-year-old star who has returned to his roots after a successful international career.

Basel coach Ludovic Magnin felt they had Aston Villa doubting themselves during Thursday's Europa League defeat.

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 home, Shaq” that Shaqiri had penned a three-year deal.

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, starting at boyhood club Basel before earning a move to ...