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Maynor Figueroa of Honduras and Eren Derdiyok of Switzerland battle for the ball

Football — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 19:59:18 +0000

BLOEMFONTEIN, SOUTH AFRICA – JUNE 25: Maynor Figueroa of Honduras and Eren Derdiyok of Switzerland battle for the ball during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group H match between Switzerland and Honduras at the Free State Stadium on June 25, 2010 in Mangaung, Bloemfontein, South Africa. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

BLOEMFONTEIN, SOUTH AFRICA – JUNE 25: Tranquillo Barnetta of Switzerland in action during the 2010

Football — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 19:59:03 +0000

BLOEMFONTEIN, SOUTH AFRICA – JUNE 25: Tranquillo Barnetta of Switzerland in action during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group H match between Switzerland and Honduras at the Free State Stadium on June 25, 2010 in Mangaung, Bloemfontein, South Africa. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Stephane Grichting of Switzerland speaks to referee Hector Baldassi while Osman Chavez of Honduras looks on

Football — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 19:58:48 +0000

BLOEMFONTEIN, SOUTH AFRICA – JUNE 25: Stephane Grichting of Switzerland speaks to referee Hector Baldassi while Osman Chavez of Honduras looks on during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group H match between Switzerland and Honduras at the Free State Stadium on June 25, 2010 in Mangaung, Bloemfontein, South Africa. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Gelson Fernandes of Switzerland and Wilson Palacios of Honduras battle for the ball

Football — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 19:40:39 +0000

BLOEMFONTEIN, SOUTH AFRICA – JUNE 25: Gelson Fernandes of Switzerland and Wilson Palacios of Honduras battle for the ball during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group H match between Switzerland and Honduras at the Free State Stadium on June 25, 2010 in Mangaung, Bloemfontein, South Africa. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Wilson Palacios of Honduras tackles Stephane Grichting

Football — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 19:32:53 +0000

BLOEMFONTEIN, SOUTH AFRICA – JUNE 25: Wilson Palacios of Honduras tackles Stephane Grichting of Switzerland during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group H match between Switzerland and Honduras at the Free State Stadium on June 25, 2010 in Mangaung, Bloemfontein, South Africa. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Wilson Palacios of Honduras and Stephane Grichting of Switzerland tussle for the ball

Football — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 19:23:53 +0000

BLOEMFONTEIN, SOUTH AFRICA – JUNE 25: Wilson Palacios of Honduras and Stephane Grichting of Switzerland tussle for the ball during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group H match between Switzerland and Honduras at the Free State Stadium on June 25, 2010 in Mangaung, Bloemfontein, South Africa. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

BLOEMFONTEIN, SOUTH AFRICA – JUNE 25: David Suazo (R) of Honduras and Tranquillo Barnetta of Switzer

Football — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 19:23:38 +0000

BLOEMFONTEIN, SOUTH AFRICA – JUNE 25: David Suazo (R) of Honduras and Tranquillo Barnetta of Switzerland tussle during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group H match between Switzerland and Honduras at Free State Stadium on June 25, 2010 in Mangaung, Bloemfontein, South Africa. (Photo by Ryan Pierse – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Stephane Grichting of Switzerland runs with the ball

Football — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 18:51:33 +0000

BLOEMFONTEIN, SOUTH AFRICA – JUNE 25: Stephane Grichting of Switzerland runs with the ball during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group H match between Switzerland and Honduras at the Free State Stadium on June 25, 2010 in Mangaung, Bloemfontein, South Africa. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Getty Images)

Stephane Grichting of Switzerland heads the ball under pressure

Football — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 15:48:58 +0000

Stephane Grichting of Switzerland heads the ball under pressure from Esteban Paredes and Jorge Valdivia of Chile during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group H match between Chile and Switzerland at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on June 21, 2010 in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.

Mark Gonzalez of Chile celebrates scoring

Football — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 15:48:43 +0000

PORT ELIZABETH, SOUTH AFRICA – JUNE 21: Mark Gonzalez of Chile celebrates scoring the opening goal during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group H match between Chile and Switzerland at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on June 21, 2010 in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)

Mark Gonzalez of Chile scores the first goal

Football — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 15:48:28 +0000

PORT ELIZABETH, SOUTH AFRICA – JUNE 21: Mark Gonzalez of Chile scores the first goal during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group H match between Chile and Switzerland at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on June 21, 2010 in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. (Photo by Martin Rose/Getty Images)

Jorge Valdivia of Chile challenges Stephan Lichtsteiner

Football — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 15:48:25 +0000

Jorge Valdivia of Chile challenges Stephan Lichtsteiner of Switzerland during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group H match between Chile and Switzerland at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on June 21, 2010 in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.

Reto Ziegler of Switzerland holds his leg as Alexis Sanchez

Football — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 15:39:30 +0000

PORT ELIZABETH, SOUTH AFRICA – JUNE 21: Reto Ziegler of Switzerland holds his leg as Alexis Sanchez of Chile reacts to a injury during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group H match between Chile and Switzerland at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on June 21, 2010 in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)

Arturo Vidal of Chile wipes his face with water

Football — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 15:39:15 +0000

PORT ELIZABETH, SOUTH AFRICA – JUNE 21: Arturo Vidal of Chile wipes his face with water after a challenge by Valon Behrami of Switzerland, for which he was sent off, during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group H match between Chile and Switzerland at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on June 21, 2010 in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)

Matias Fernandez of Chile challenges Gokhan Inler

Football — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 15:39:00 +0000

Matias Fernandez of Chile challenges Gokhan Inler of Switzerland during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group H match between Chile and Switzerland at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on June 21, 2010 in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.

Alexis Sanchez of Chile is challenged by Stephane Grichting

Football — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 15:26:14 +0000

PORT ELIZABETH, SOUTH AFRICA – JUNE 21: Alexis Sanchez of Chile is challenged by Stephane Grichting of Switzerland during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group H match between Chile and Switzerland at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on June 21, 2010 in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)

Alexis Sanchez of Chile tackles Gokhan Inler of Switzerland

Football — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 15:25:59 +0000

PORT ELIZABETH, SOUTH AFRICA – JUNE 21: Alexis Sanchez of Chile tackles Gokhan Inler of Switzerland during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group H match between Chile and Switzerland at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on June 21, 2010 in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. (Photo by Phil Cole/Getty Images)

Alexis Sanchez of Chile is pursued by Stephane Grichting

Football — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 15:25:44 +0000

Alexis Sanchez of Chile is pursued by Stephane Grichting of Switzerland during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group H match between Chile and Switzerland at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on June 21, 2010 in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.

Stephan Lichtsteiner of Switzerland challenges Jean Beausejour of Chile

Football — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 15:19:15 +0000

PORT ELIZABETH, SOUTH AFRICA – JUNE 21: Stephan Lichtsteiner of Switzerland challenges Jean Beausejour of Chile during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group H match between Chile and Switzerland at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on June 21, 2010 in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)

Gokhan Inler of Switzerland (L) challenges Humberto Suazo of Chile

Football — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 15:18:59 +0000

PORT ELIZABETH, SOUTH AFRICA – JUNE 21: Gokhan Inler of Switzerland (L) challenges Humberto Suazo of Chile in the air during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group H match between Chile and Switzerland at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on June 21, 2010 in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)

Jean Beausejour of Chile challenges Steve von Bergen of Switzerland

Football — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 15:18:45 +0000

PORT ELIZABETH, SOUTH AFRICA – JUNE 21: Jean Beausejour of Chile challenges Steve von Bergen of Switzerland during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group H match between Chile and Switzerland at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on June 21, 2010 in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. (Photo by Jeff Mitchell – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

A Switzerland fan blows a vuvuzela

Football — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 14:40:02 +0000

PORT ELIZABETH, SOUTH AFRICA – JUNE 21: A Switzerland fan blows a vuvuzela prior to the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group H match between Chile and Switzerland at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on June 21, 2010 in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. (Photo by Martin Rose/Getty Images)

Referee Khalil Al Ghamdi speaks to Waldo Ponce of Chile

Football — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 14:39:47 +0000

PORT ELIZABETH, SOUTH AFRICA – JUNE 21: Referee Khalil Al Ghamdi speaks to Waldo Ponce of Chile during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group H match between Chile and Switzerland at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on June 21, 2010 in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. (Photo by Martin Rose/Getty Images)

The Switzerland team line up

Football — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 14:39:46 +0000

The Switzerland team line up ahead of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group H match between Chile and Switzerland at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on June 21, 2010 in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.

Arturo Vidal of Chile falls on to Gokhan Inler of Switzerland

Football — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 14:27:50 +0000

PORT ELIZABETH, SOUTH AFRICA – JUNE 21: Arturo Vidal of Chile falls onto Gokhan Inler of Switzerland as he jumps for the ball during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group H match between Chile and Switzerland at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on June 21, 2010 in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. (Photo by Martin Rose/Getty Images)

Referee Khalil Al Ghamdi shows Humberto Suazo (R) of Chile a yellow card

Football — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 14:27:21 +0000

PORT ELIZABETH, SOUTH AFRICA – JUNE 21: Referee Khalil Al Ghamdi shows Humberto Suazo (R) of Chile a yellow card during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group H match between Chile and Switzerland at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on June 21, 2010 in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. (Photo by Phil Cole/Getty Images)

The coach of the Swiss national football team, German coach Ottmar Hitzfeld (C), talks to his player

Football — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 14:38:40 +0000

The coach of the Swiss national football team, German coach Ottmar Hitzfeld (C), talks to his players during a training session at the Vaal University of Technology in Vanderbijipark during the 2010 World Cup in South Africa on June 19, 2010. Switzerland will next face Chile on June 21.

German coach Ottmar Hitzfeld Stephan (R) talks to the players during Switzerland national team training session

Football — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 07:56:48 +0000

German coach Ottmar Hitzfeld Stephan (R) talks to the players during Switzerland national team training session on June 12, 2010 at the Vaal University Technology in Vanderbijipark. Switzerland faces Germany on June 16 in Durban for their first round football match of the 2010 World Cup football tournament hosted by South Africa. AFP PHOTO PHILIPPE HUGUEN

Journalists attend a training session of Switzerland’s national football team

Football — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 07:56:33 +0000

Journalists attend a training session of Switzerland’s national football team on June 12, 2010 at the Vaal University Technology in Vanderbijipark. Switzerland faces Germany on June 16 in Durban for their first round football match of the 2010 World Cup football tournament hosted by South Africa. AFP PHOTO PHILIPPE HUGUEN

Members of Switzerland’s football team train on June 11, 2010 at the Vaal University Technology

Football — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 07:56:18 +0000

Members of Switzerland’s football team train on June 11, 2010 at the Vaal University Technology in Vanderbijipark ahead of the 2010 Football World Cup. AFP PHOTO PHILIPPE HUGUEN

Switzerland’s forward Eren Derdiyok during a press conference on June 11, 2010

Football — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 07:56:07 +0000

Switzerland’s forward Eren Derdiyok answers a question during a press conference on June 11, 2010 at the Emerald resort and casino hotel in Vanderbijipark after a team training session. Hosts South Africa launch the 32-team 2010 World Cup football tournament against Mexico at Johannesburg’s Soccer City stadium later on June 11. AFP PHOTO / PHILIPPE HUGUEN

Switzerland players during a training session on 10 June

Football — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 07:55:38 +0000

Memebers of Switzerland’s football squad train on June 10, 2010 at the Vaal University Technology in Vanderbijipark. The opening game of football’s premier championship will be held June 11 in Johannesburg. AFP PHOTO/PHILIPPE HUGUEN

Fans cheer on the team from Switzerland during a training session on June 10 (Vanderbijipark)

Football — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 07:55:23 +0000

Fans cheer on the team from Switzerland during a training session on June 10, 2010 at the Vaal University Technology in Vanderbijipark. The opening game of football’s premier championship will be held June 11 in Johannesburg. AFP PHOTO/PHILIPPE HUGUEN

Members of Switzerland’s football squad train on June 10, 2010 at the Vaal University Technology in

Football — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 07:55:22 +0000

Members of Switzerland’s football squad train on June 10, 2010 at the Vaal University Technology in Vanderbijipark. The opening game of football’s premier championship will be held June 11 in Johannesburg. AFP PHOTO/PHILIPPE HUGUEN

Switzerland’s striker Alexander Frei walks to the coach upon the squad’s arrival at O.R. Tambo international airport

Football — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 07:55:07 +0000

Switzerland’s striker Alexander Frei walks to the coach upon the squad’s arrival at O.R. Tambo international airport on June 10, 2010 in Johannesburg ahead of the kick off of the 2010 World Cup football tournament. Switzerland skipper Alex Frei suffered a right ankle injury on June 9 which left coach Ottmar Hitzfeld praying that the problem would not be World Cup-ending ligament damage. AFP PHOTO / FABRICE COFFRINI

Switzerland’s striker Alexander Frei looks on upon the squad’s arrival at O.R. Tambo international airport in Johannesburg

Football — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 07:55:06 +0000

Switzerland’s striker Alexander Frei looks on upon the squad’s arrival at O.R. Tambo international airport in Johannesburg on June 10, 2010 ahead of the kick off of the South Africa 2010 World Cup football tournament. AFP PHOTO / FABRICE COFFRINI

Swiss player N’Kufo (C) is sandwiched between Segares (L) and Diaz (R) of Costa-Rica

Football — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 07:54:45 +0000

Swiss player N’Kufo (C) is sandwiched between Segares (L) and Diaz (R) of Costa-Rica during their friendly match on June 1, 2010 in Sion, Switzerland. AFP PHOTO / SEBASTIEN FEVAL

Swiss team’s players (L to R) Eren Derdiyok, Stephan Lichtsteiner, Pirmin Schwegler and Reto Ziegler train during a practice session

Football — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 07:54:44 +0000

Swiss team’s players (L to R) Eren Derdiyok, Stephan Lichtsteiner, Pirmin Schwegler and Reto Ziegler train during a practice session of his team on May 27, 2010 in Sierre near the Swiss Alpine resort of Crans Montana ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2010 finals in South Africa. AFP PHOTO/PHILIPPE DESMAZES

Swiss football team captain Alexander Frei runs during a team practice session

Football — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 07:54:43 +0000

Swiss football team captain Alexander Frei runs during a team practice session on May 27, 2010 in Sierre near the Swiss Alpine resort of Crans Montana ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2010 finals in South Africa. AFP PHOTO/PHILIPPE DESMAZES

Swiss national football team coach Ottmar Hitzfeld (R) of Germany watches his players during a training session

Football — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 07:54:42 +0000

Swiss national football team coach Ottmar Hitzfeld (R) of Germany watches his players during a training session on May 27, 2010 in Sierre near the Swiss Alpine resort of Crans Montana ahead of the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. AFP PHOTO / PHILIPPE DESMAZES

Swiss national football team goalkeeper Diego Benaglio tries to catch a ball during training

Football — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 07:54:41 +0000

Swiss national football team goalkeeper Diego Benaglio tries to catch a ball during training on May 27, 2010 in Sierre near the Swiss Alpine resort of Crans Montana ahead of the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. AFP PHOTO / PHILIPPE DESMAZES

Swiss national football team players Eren Derdiyok (L), Reto Ziegler (C) and Blaise Nkufo (R) train

Football — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 07:54:40 +0000

Swiss national football team players Eren Derdiyok (L), Reto Ziegler (C) and Blaise Nkufo (R) train on May 27, 2010 in Sierre near the Swiss Alpine resort of Crans Montana ahead of the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. AFP PHOTO / PHILIPPE DESMAZES

Swiss national football team coach Ottmar Hitzfeld of Germany (3rd L) talks with technical staff

Football — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 07:54:38 +0000

Swiss national football team coach Ottmar Hitzfeld of Germany (3rd L) talks with technical staff on May 27, 2010 in Sierre near the Swiss Alpine resort of Crans Montana, where his squad is training ahead of the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. AFP PHOTO / PHILIPPE DESMAZES

German coach of the Swiss national team Ottmar Hitzfeld speaks during a press conference

Football — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 07:54:37 +0000

German coach of the Swiss national team Ottmar Hitzfeld speaks during a press conference on May 27, 2010 in the Swiss Alpine resort of Crans Montana ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2010 finals in South Africa. AFP PHOTO/PHILIPPE DESMAZES

Swiss national football team player Marco Streller speaks during a press conference

Football — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 07:54:37 +0000

Swiss national football team player Marco Streller speaks during a press conference on May 27, 2010 in the Swiss Alpine resort of Crans Montana ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2010 finals in South Africa. AFP PHOTO/PHILIPPE DESMAZES

Swiss national football team coach Ottmar Hitzfeld of Germany gives a press conference

Football — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 07:54:35 +0000

Swiss national football team coach Ottmar Hitzfeld of Germany gives a press conference on May 27, 2010 in Sierre near the Swiss Alpine resort of Crans Montana, where his squad is training ahead of the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. AFP PHOTO / PHILIPPE DESMAZES

German coach of the Swiss national team Ottmar Hitzfeld (3rd L in black) talks to his players before a practice session

Football — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 07:54:34 +0000

German coach of the Swiss national team Ottmar Hitzfeld (3rd L in black) talks to his players before a practice session on May 27, 2010 in Sierre near the Swiss Alpine resort of Crans Montana ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2010 finals in South Africa. AFP PHOTO/PHILIPPE DESMAZES

The coach of the Swiss football team, German Ottmar Hitzfeld looks on

Football — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 07:54:33 +0000

The coach of the Swiss football team, German Ottmar Hitzfeld looks on after he named the squad for the FIFA World Cup in South Africa during a press conference on May 11, 2010 in Zurich. AFP PHOTO / FABRICE COFFRINI

The coach of the Swiss football team, German Ottmar Hitzfeld

Football — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 07:54:18 +0000

The coach of the Swiss football team, German Ottmar Hitzfeld holds the player list as he arrives to nane the squad for the FIFA World Cup in South Africa during a press conference on May 11, 2010 in Zurich. AFP PHOTO / FABRICE COFFRINm

Coach of the Swiss football team German Ottmar Hitzfeld

Football — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 07:54:17 +0000

Coach of the Swiss football team German Ottmar Hitzfeld sits under a portrait of Swiss team captain Alexander Frei as he names the players for the FIFA World Cup in South Africa during a press conference on May 11, 2010 in Zurich. AFP PHOTO / FABRICE COFFRINI