Xherdan Shaqiri turned his back on Switzerland at the age of 21. He’s making a world career and is now playing in the USA. Above all, he misses the mountains.
Xherdan Shaqiri answers Chicago fans’ questions. – Instagram/ @chigacofire
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Xherdan Shaqiri reveals what he misses most about Switzerland: the mountains! The international has three goals and three assists with the Chicago Fire this season.
Xherdan Shaqiri has settled in well in America. Whether at the Superbowl, when the Cubs visit baseball, or on the soccer field: the national player gets a lot of attention. And obviously enjoys it.
Xherdan Shaqiri has not lived in Switzerland since he was 21. His way to the Chicago Fire led him through Bayern, Inter, Stoke City, Liverpool and Lyon. But the 31-year-old is missing a few things in particular. In a fan video by his club, Shaq answers supporters’ questions.
Xherdan Shaqiri has been playing in MLS for a year and a half. He’s missing a few things from Switzerland. He misses his family the most – and the mountains in Switzerland. In Chicago he loves the summer and the numerous sporting events that you can attend. Here Shaq shows up at the Super Bowl.
“I miss the mountains the most – and of course my family!” said the feared left foot.
In Chicago he especially likes the summer. “Everyone is outside, there are a lot of sporting events that you can watch. I love it.”
The attacking star also reveals which players he would pick for his team if he had to compete in a five-on-five. A Swiss doesn’t make it into the team.
Which club did Shaqiri play best at?
11%
For short stays at Inter and Lyon.
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For short stays at Inter and Lyon.
Interesting: Nati colleague Yann Sommer is not in the goal. But Manuel Neuer, because of the planned return of the German, Sommer recently switched to Shaq’s ex-club Inter.
Shaq shares a past not only with Sommer but also with Neuer. The two won the Champions League title together with Bayern in 2013.
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Manuel Neuer, Yann Sommer, Stoke City, Liverpool, Xherdan Shaqiri
2023-08-15 13:40:04
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