Swiss beat Italians 2-0 to reach Euro football quarter-finals

Of course, Italy were disappointing at times. But at the end of the day, there is one indisputable fact: on Saturday in Berlin, Switzerland put in one of the most accomplished performances in their history. Swiss coach Murat Yakin's side defeated defending champions Italy 2-0 in the last-16 of the European Football Championship, fully justifying their status as the tournament's "secret" favourites. "The story isn't over yet," says the coach, who believes that the best is yet to come. Do you want to read our weekly top stories? Subscribe here. Led by two world-class players, namely Manuel Akanji and team captain Granit Xhaka, Switzerland have shown an unfailing team spirit and solidarity since the start of the tournament. "Everyone has accepted their role," says Yakin. There are the key players like Yann Sommer, Ricardo Rodriguez, Fabian Schär and Remo Freuler behind the two mainstays, a luxury joker like Xherdan Shaqiri and others who, like the rabbit out of the magician's hat, can ...