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Xherdan Shaqiri's splendid equalizer pushed Switzerland tantalizingly close to the next round after a 1-1 standoff with Scotland on Wednesday. Switzerland’s skipper, Murat Yakin, had hailed Xherdan Shaqiri as "a gem for crucial times," and rightly so. Shaqiri pounced on a Scottish blunder to net a breathtaking leveller. This vital strike in their recent clash means Switzerland teeters on the precipice of the elimination rounds. Yakin lavished praise on Shaqiri, whose goal-scoring streak in significant tournaments stretches…

Jordan Pickford has rallied the English squad to thrive under the mounting pressure as clear contenders for Euro 2024's crown. The team reached the Euro 2020 finals, succumbing to Italy in a heart-wrenching shootout, and made notable progress in the preceding World Cups, under Gareth Southgate's leadership. Opta's calculations set England as front-runners for Euro 2024, with a 19.9% likelihood of victory, edging slightly past France at 19.1%. Pickford believes the youthful team can handle the weight of expectation that…

The railway from China to Ethiopia and Djibouti has greatly reduced shipping times and expenses, boosting trade in Ethiopia. According to the Ethio-Djibouti Standard Gauge Railway Share Company (EDR). A local conductor in Ethiopia recently received a notebook from a Chinese colleague at the Adama station. The 752-km railway is now a preferred route for import/export trade in Ethiopia, said Abdi Zenebe, CEO of EDR. The railway has optimized the transport of Ethiopia's major exports, like coffee. Almost all of the country's…

Newcastle United is gearing up for their final home game of the season against Brighton, aiming to capitalize on their home advantage under manager Eddie Howe. Howe emphasized the importance of Newcastle's strong home form as they prepare to host Brighton at St James' Park. Following their impressive 4-1 victory over Burnley, the Magpies climbed to sixth place in the standings and have only lost one of their last seven matches. They have been dominant at home, remaining unbeaten in their last seven games, with four of…