FC Sion

FC Sion president vows to defy ban for attacking TV commentator

· The Guardian

• Christian Constantin attacked Rolf Fringer following a match at Lugano • ‘If they want a war, they’ll have a war,’ says president in response to ban The president of the Swiss top-flight club FC Sion has pledged…

West Ham confirm signing of Edimilson Fernandes from FC Sion

· The Guardian

• Swiss midfielder joins for undisclosed fee believed to be £5.5m • Hammers agree £24m fee with Juventus for Simone Zaza West Ham have announced the signing of the Swiss midfielder Edimilson Fernandes from FC Sion for a…

Liverpool’s Mario Balotelli in talks with FC Sion over loan move

· The Guardian

• Italian striker has been told he has no future under Jürgen Klopp • Balotelli considering the proposal but has yet to decide Mario Balotelli is understood to be weighing up a move to FC Sion after the Swiss club’s…

Edimilson Fernandes to have West Ham medical after £5.5m deal agreed

· The Guardian

• The 20-year-old Swiss midfielder will join from Sion • He is a cousin of former Manchester City player Gélson Fernandes West Ham have agreed a £5.5m fee with the Swiss club Sion for Edimilson Fernandes, with the…

Klopp relieved as Jordan Henderson returns in Liverpool draw with FC Sion

· The Guardian

Jordan Henderson made his first start for Jürgen Klopp on a night where the Liverpool manager was relieved to leave Sion unscathed after watching his side claim top spot in their Europa League group. Henderson completed…

Sion v Liverpool: Europa League – as it happened

· The Guardian

Researchers believe this may well have been the longest 90 minutes in history 13 min : Smith has been a welcome inclusion so far. He’s full of enterprise down the left and delivered a couple of good crosses already.…

Philippe Coutinho in Liverpool squad for Europa League game against Sion

· The Guardian

• Brazil playmaker trained with squad after missing last four matches • Lucas Leiva, Joe Allen and Alberto Moreno have not made the trip The Liverpool playmaker Philippe Coutinho has travelled with the squad for their…

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers reacts to 'disappointing' Sion draw – video

· The Guardian

After Liverpool drew with Sion at Anfield on Thursday, manager Brendan Rodgers admits his frustration at not being able to beat the Swiss side. Rodgers discusses the injury problems affecting Liverpool, which saw…

Liverpool 1-1 FC Sion: Europa League – as it happened

· The Guardian

Adam Lallana scored after just four minutes but Liverpool couldn’t keep out Switzerland’s Sion in the Europa League at Anfield Read Andy Hunter’s full match report 3 mins: Lallana takes it, but the goalkeeper punches…

Liverpool’s Adam Lallana makes his case with goal in Sion draw

· The Guardian

Once again the Kop delivered a more emphatic finish than a Liverpool player. Boos greeted the final whistle for the third time in four matches at Anfield after a persistent flaw cost Brendan Rodgers’ team against FC…

Daniel Sturridge must not be ‘broken’ again, warns Brendan Rodgers

· The Guardian

• Liverpool manager expects striker to be called up by England • Sturridge to be rested for Europa League tie against Sion Brendan Rodgers expects England to select Daniel Sturridge for their forthcoming European…

Sion in a pickle after offering cheese to fans in bid to prevent crowd trouble

· The Guardian

• Swiss club tries novel approach to prevent crowd trouble • Supporters of rivals served up gourmet charm offensive • Archive: using crocodiles as a hooligan deterrent (2006) The Swiss Super League club Sion have been…

Gennaro Gattuso named player-coach at FC Sion in Switzerland

· The Guardian

• Former Italy midfielder appointed after 'disastrous performance' • Víctor Muñoz demoted from manager to scouting role Gennaro Gattuso has been made player-coach of the Swiss team FC Sion, with Víctor Muñoz demoted…

Swiss Football Association will not be suspended, confirms Fifa

· The Guardian

• Fifa rules points deduction for Sion to have been sufficient • Move ends Manchester United hopes of European reprieve Fifa has confirmed the Swiss Football Association (SFV) will not be suspended, ending any lingering…