They were nearly 500 weeks ago at Neufeld to attend the latest public training in the Swiss team before the Euro. This Sunday, there were at least six times more this Sunday to see the players prepare for the quarter -final against Spain, share a moment with them and, of course, harvest dedications.
The enthusiasm created by the formation of Pia Sundhagus seized Neufeld in Bern five days from the duel with the formidable Spanish armada, scheduled for Friday July 18 (9:00 p.m./RTS 2) at the Wankdorf. The venerable arena of the YB female team had probably not seen such a crowd for a long time. This open training was however announced until late Saturday. This means the extent of the wave of euphoria around this euro and, in particular, of Riola Xhemaili and his teammates.
![Xhemaili undoubtedly scored the most important goal of his career on Thursday in Geneva. [IMAGO/Sportpix - IMAGO/David Catry]](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw== "Xhemaili undoubtedly scored the most important goal of his career on Thursday in Geneva. [IMAGO/Sportpix - IMAGO/David Catry]")
“The euphoria that Switzerland has triggered“, Rejoices the author of the equalization against Finland in Geneva, synonymous with qualification for the quarters.”This European championship set fire to the powder. We knew it would be huge. But we didn’t think it would be so big. It is rewarding and beautiful to show that Switzerland has character, even in football. Even if we are not the biggest football country, we have the best fans and it is indescribably magnificent.“
“We work hard every day for these moments“, Continues the attacker definitively engaged by the PSV Eindhoven, to whom she had been loaned by Wolfsburg, after her superb season in the Dutch championship.”It is all the more pleasant since we also receive something in return from fans. And yes, we really take advantage of it. Each player benefits.“Judging by the pleiads of stars in the eyes of supporters, the players of the Swiss team are clearly not the only ones to take advantage of it.
Bern, Ludovic Perruchéd
