Dazzling story of a decade of magic for the Swiss Shaqiri
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Ten years ago, the Swiss Xherdan Shaqiri launched with great fanfare at Brazil 2014 the formidable history he has with international events.
Xherdan Shaqiri scored a famous hat-trick in the FIFA World Cup™ against Honduras (3-0) ten years ago
The striker has always scored in major tournaments since 2014
FIFA looks at the exploits of the Swiss legend
Ten years ago, Xherdan Shaqiri launched his great story with the FIFA World Cup™ – and with international events in general – by achieving a great feat against Honduras. In Brazil, on Wednesday June 25, 2014, the “Shaq Attack” as he is nicknamed scored nothing less than a magnificent hat-trick, becoming the first Swiss player to achieve such a feat since a certain Josef Hügi, 60 years earlier.
Since this hat-trick in Manaus, the attacking midfielder has this ability to transcend himself on the international scene, and his incredible goal scored a few days ago against Scotland (1-1) at UEFA EURO 2024 n This only reinforced his status as a special player. Above all, this splendid achievement made him the only player to have scored at least one goal in the last three World Cups and the last three European Championships.
“It’s really special and it’s something I’m very proud of,” Shaqiri said of the great series. “Scoring a goal for your country is just the best feeling ever. »
To honor the Swiss legend, FIFA is looking back at his best moments on the international scene over the past ten years.
Brazil 2014 Honduras – Switzerland | Group E | 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ | Video Highlights Watch highlights of the Honduras – Switzerland match played at Arena Amazônia, Manaus on Wednesday June 25, 2014. A Bayern Munich player with a great reputation, Xherdan Shaqiri waited until Switzerland’s third match at Brazil 2014 to reveal himself to the world. The Swiss footballer scored a magnificent hat-trick with his superb left foot against Honduras (3-0). In addition to an electrifying long-distance strike, the attacking midfielder also demonstrated his formidable finishing on two occasions. EURO 2016
Sparkling against Honduras, Xherdan Shaqiri perhaps did even better two years later against Poland at EURO 2016. While his team was trailing 1-0, the Swiss midfielder defied the laws of gravity by succeeding a splendid acrobatic scissor at the entrance to the surface. If the Nati ended up being eliminated (1-1 ap, 5 tab to 4), Shaqiri was able to console himself by seeing his achievement elected Goal of the Tournament by the UEFA technical observers.
Russia 2018 Xherdan Shaqiri’s goal 90′ | Serbia – Switzerland | 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ Watch every goal from the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™. Shaqiri’s love of spectacular feats is perhaps matched only by his taste for dramatic moments. With the Nati tied 1-1 with Serbia in Kaliningrad, the Swiss star was thrown in deep with the chance to give his team victory and qualification. The Stoke City player executed with characteristic composure. EURO 2020
All the goals mentioned so far have had in common that they came from the left foot of Xherdan Shaqiri, but once is not customary, at EURO 2020 played in 2021, the attacking midfielder made his right foot do the talking. Once again, against Turkey, the Swiss dynamiter proved that he should never be offered the slightest centimeter of space or even the slightest fraction of a second. With a masterfully curled shot from outside the area, the Swiss allowed his side to lead 2-0 before scoring twice in the second period. At the finish, the Nati won 3-1 and could once again say thank you to their star.
Qatar 2022 Serbia – Switzerland | Group G | FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ | Video summary Watch highlights of the match between Serbia and Switzerland played at Stadium 974, Doha on 02/12/2022 at 22:00. Four years after his winning goal against Serbia, Shaqiri struck again against the same opponent. In Doha, his opener put the Nati on the path to a crucial victory (3-2) and the Swiss team once again made it through the group stage. EURO 2024
A few days ago, for Switzerland’s second match at EURO 2024, Xherdan Shaqiri proved that at almost 33 years old, he still had the ability to deliver moments of magic. The Chicago Fire player made the most of an unsteady Scottish pass to score a new legendary goal against goalkeeper Angus Gunn. It was once again with his left foot that the Swiss midfielder brought the crowds to their feet.
