XHERDAN SHAQIRI NEWS

Swiss playmaker Xherdan Shaqiri returns to Basel 12 years after leaving childhood club

Swiss playmaker Xherdan Shaqiri has returned to Basel 12 years after leaving the club where he began his career

AUGUST 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chicago Fire, midfielder Xherdan Shaqiri mutually agree to terminate his contract

The Chicago Fire and midfielder Xherdan Shaqiri have mutually agreed to terminate his contract, opening senior and international roster spots for the club ranked next to last in Ma...

AUGUST 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chicago Fire mutually part ways with Xherdan Shaqiri | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Mutually part ways Chicago Fire FC have mutually parted ways with midfielder Xherdan Shaqiri, the club announced We...

AUGUST 14 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Fire, Xherdan Shaqiri mutually terminate contract The Chicago Fire and Xherdan Shaqiri mutually agreed to terminate the midfielder’s contract on Wednesday.The 32-year-old Swiss international...

AUGUST 14 • SACBEE.COM

Parts ways with club Shaqiri and the Chicago Fire have mutually agreed to terminate his existing contract Wednesday, according to his former club .

Impact After three seasons in Chicago, Shaqiri has decided to look in a different direction. The midfielder scored two goals and assisted one in his last campaign with the Fire. We may be looking at the end of Shaqiri's career after struggling with some injuries this season. With last MLS appearance on May 19, this departure should not impact the team sheet in any considerable fashion.

AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to training Shaqiri was back to training with Chicago, but is not expected to play Thursday against Toluca, reports Joe Chatz of On Tap Sports Net.

Impact Shaqiri has been with the Swiss national team since the end of May, with his last appearances with Chicago on May 19. If team advances in the Leagues Cup, then the midfielder could see a return for the knockout round. He started nine times in 12 appearances this season, scoring twice with an assist.

AUGUST 1 • ROTOWIRE

Not training Friday Shaqiri (not injury related) was not spotted in training Friday and might not be an option for Chicago's Leagues Cup opener against Sporting KC on Sunday, Joe Chatz of On Tap Sport...

Impact Shaqiri hasn't returned to Chicago following his participation with Switzerland in the 2024 Euros, and the talented playmaker seems to be trying to force a move back to Europe. At this point, he seems highly unlikely to play for the Fire in the Leagues Cup, or even at all in the rest of the season.

JULY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Announces retirement from Switzerland Shaqiri has announced his retirement from international football following the 2024 Euros.

Impact Shaqiri has played in his final match with Switzerland following a long 14 year international career with the country. He's made 124 caps with the nation, scoring 32 goals while appearing in three Euros and four World Cup, making him one of the longest tenderd national team players with Switzerland.

JULY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Switzerland's Xherdan Shaqiri ends national-team career after Euro 2024

Switzerland forward Xherdan Shaqiri ended his national-team career on Monday at the age of 32 after 125 appearances.

JULY 15

Swiss playmaker Xherdan Shaqiri ends international career after standout goal at Euro 2024

Switzerland forward Xherdan Shaqiri has ended his national-team career at the age of 32

JULY 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Xherdan Shaqiri retires from Switzerland national team | MLSSoccer.com Xherdan Shaqiri's historic performance at UEFA Euro 2024 was also his last with Switzerland's national team. The Chicago Fire FC midfielder...

JULY 15 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Xherdan Shaqiri! Chicago Fire star makes history with golazo for Switzerland at Euros | MLSSoccer.com Already a Swiss men's national team legend, Chicago Fire FC's Xherdan Shaqiri made history after scoring another international goal in spect...

JUNE 19 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Euro 2024 daily recap: Germany advances to Round of 16; Croatia drops points late

Here's a recap of everything that happened on the sixth day of Euro 2024, with stats from FOX Sports Research.

JUNE 19

Euro 2024: Xherdan Shaqiri scores stunner in Switzerland's 1-1 draw with Scotland

Xherdan Shaqiri’s stunning first-half strike secured a 1-1 draw for Switzerland against Scotland at Euro 2024.

JUNE 19

Shaqiri scores stunning goal in Switzerland's 1-1 draw with Scotland at Euro 2024

Xherdan Shaqiri’s stunning first-half strike secured a 1-1 draw for Switzerland against Scotland at Euro 2024

JUNE 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores during start Shaqiri scored one goal with his lone shot during Switzerland's draw Wednesday against Scotland.

Impact After sitting out a healthy scratch for Switzerland's game Saturday against Hungary, the Swiss' first opponent of Euro 2024, Shaqiri was added to their starting lineup Wednesday. He made his promotion count with a quick-fire shot off an Anthony Ralston error that resulted in the Swiss' lone goal. Shaqiri has scored in three different European Championships, with five goals throughout 10 appearances across the tournaments.

JUNE 19 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves early for Euro preparation Shaqiri will not be an option for up to the next month and a half, as he has already traveled to Switzerland to prepare for Euro 2024, according to Alex Calabrese of Men in Red Med...

Impact Shaqiri was reported to have missed out on Saturday's match against D.C. United due to departing for Switzerland to join the national team's camp ahead of Euro 2024, leaving him unavailable for the rest of June and possibly some of July. This is a tough loss for the club, as they will now be without their captain and a designated player, not to mention that he is also one of their better players at a time when the club is struggling. This will force a change, with Brian Gutierrez likely taking his spot while Fabian Herbers, Chris Mueller and Maren Haile-Selassie will likely gain more time on the flanks of the attack.

MAY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Solid off bench Saturday Shaqiri generated four crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 3-1 loss to Columbus Crew.

Impact Shaqiri came off the bench for the third time this season Saturday and put together a solid performance. He created one chance, recorded four crosses for the seventh time this season and took three corners in his 23 minutes as a substitute.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Plays 25 minutes versus New England Shaqiri generated one shot (one on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against New England Revolution.

Impact Shaqiri was quite busy after replacing Chris Mueller for the final stretch of Saturday's match. The talented playmaker bounced back from a lower leg injury that forced him to miss one game. He should now be in contention for a starting role, either on the right flank or a central spot, while aiming to take some set pieces away from Kellyn Acosta in upcoming weeks.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE