Ottmar Hitzfeld
Preview: Switzerland vs. France
Sports Mole takes a look at Friday's vital clash between Switzerland and France in Group E at the World Cup.
Jun 18, 12:04
Xherdan Shaqiri: 'Switzerland will make it tough for France'
Switzerland midfielder Xherdan Shaqiri claims that Les Bleus will find it tough to break down Ottmar Hitzfeld's side when the two face off next Wednesday in Salvador.
Jun 15, 22:31
Player Ratings: Switzerland 2-1 Ecuador
Sports Mole rates the performances of the players in Switzerland's 2-1 win over Ecuador.
Jun 15, 20:08
Match Analysis: Switzerland 2-1 Ecuador
Sports Mole analyses Switzerland's dramatic late win against Ecuador in Group E of the World Cup.
Jun 15, 19:34
Switzerland earn late win over Ecuador
Switzerland fight back to earn a dramatic 2-1 victory over Group E rivals Ecuador in this evening's encounter at the World Cup.
Jun 15, 18:53
Live Commentary: Switzerland 2-1 Ecuador - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text commentary from Group E of the World Cup as Switzerland beat Ecuador in Brasilia.
Jun 15, 16:00
Preview: Switzerland vs. Ecuador
Sports Mole previews the Group E match between top seeds Switzerland and Ecuador as Ottmar Hitzfeld's side try to improve on a poor recent World Cup record.
Jun 13, 18:42
Ottmar Hitzfeld expects European teams to struggle in Brazil
Switzerland manager Ottmar Hitzfeld believes that European nations will find it difficult in Brazil during the World Cup.
Jun 11, 11:32
World Cup preview: Group E
Sports Mole takes a closer look at Group E at this summer's World Cup, with France among those vying to qualify for the second round.
May 30, 13:07
Ottmar Hitzfeld names final Switzerland World Cup squad
Switzerland boss Ottmar Hitzfeld names his 23-man squad for the World Cup this summer.
May 13, 18:31
Ottmar Hitzfeld: 'Xherdan Shaqiri should not leave Bayern Munich'
Ottmar Hitzfeld believes that Xherdan Shaqiri should not seek a move away from Bayern Munich in the summer.
Mar 27, 20:52
Ottmar Hitzfeld: 'Bayern Munich are Champions League favourites'
Ex-Bayern Munich coach Ottmar Hitzfeld says that his former employers are the favourites to win this season's Champions League.
Mar 27, 01:42
Jurgen Klopp glad to end poor home form
Borussia Dortmund boss Jurgen Klopp reveals that he is happy to finally end his side's poor home form after the 4-0 win over Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday.
Feb 16, 13:35
Switzerland boss Ottmar Hitzfeld slams World Cup scheduling
Switzerland boss Ottmar Hitzfeld complains that his side are being forced to play World Cup matches "in the jungle".
Jan 9, 01:31
Ottmar Hitzfeld: 'Gareth Bale signing unfair'
Former Bayern Munich boss Ottmar Hitzfeld says that a club with as much debt as Real Madrid should not be able to spend so much on players.
Dec 12, 23:49
Igli Tare dismisses Vladimir Petkovic speculation
Igli Tare says that Lazio continue to back Vladimir Petkovic despite a difficult start to the season.
Nov 29, 05:11
Xherdan Shaqiri out for six weeks
Bayern Munich winger Xherdan Shaqiri is ruled out for at least six weeks after suffering a thigh tear on international duty.
Oct 15, 16:07
Xherdan Shaqiri suffers thigh injury
Bayern Munich winger Xherdan Shaqiri leaves the Switzerland squad to have a thigh injury assessed by his club doctors.
Oct 14, 18:52
Report: Juventus scouting Valentin Stocker
Juventus are reportedly scouting Basel winger Valentin Stocker with a view to a bid in the January transfer window.
Oct 8, 16:50
Rafael Benitez: 'Swiss trio important to Napoli'
Napoli coach Rafael Benitez talks up the importance of Swiss trio Blerim Dzemaili, Valon Behrami and Gokhan Inler to his plans this season.
Sep 10, 16:59
Ottmar Hitzfeld: 'Bayern Munich don't need Robert Lewandowski'
Ottmar Hitzfeld insists that there is no room at former club Bayern Munich for Robert Lewandowski under current boss Pep Guardiola.
Aug 6, 16:12
Ottmar Hitzfeld: 'Power shift from Spain to Germany'
Former Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund coach Ottmar Hitzfeld claims that the Bundesliga is now better than La Liga.
Apr 29, 16:07
Arjen Robben insists on Bayern Munich stay
Arjen Robben dismisses suggestions that he will leave Bayern Munich in the summer.
Mar 19, 11:25
Ottmar Hitzfeld: 'Pep Guardiola may not want Robert Lewandowski'
Ottmar Hitzfeld is not convinced that Robert Lewandowski is the sort of player Pep Guardiola will want at Bayern Munich.
Feb 15, 11:29
Ottmar Hitzfeld talks up Bayern Munich title chances
Ottmar Hitzfeld says that a win for Bayern Munich over Borussia Dortmund tomorrow would effectively seal the title for the Bavarian outfit.
Nov 30, 17:19
Paul Lambert hails Martin O'Neill influence
Aston Villa chief Paul Lambert hails Sunderland boss and former manager Martin O'Neill ahead of the Premier League meeting between the two sides.
Nov 2, 14:21
Ottmar Hitzfeld: 'Bayern Munich favourites for Champions League'
Ottmar Hitzfeld believes that Bayern Munich are one of the main favourites to win the Champions League this season.
Sep 30, 00:24
Johan Djourou targets second chance
Johan Djourou rules out leaving Arsenal and wants to be given a second chance to impress manager Arsene Wenger.
Jul 11, 06:17
Napoli keen on Johan Djourou
Arsenal defender Johan Djourou is targeted by Napoli.
Jul 10, 07:52
Ottmar Hitzfeld: 'Bayern Munich do not need Edin Dzeko'
Switzerland boss Ottmar Hitzfeld claims that Bayern Munich do not need to sign another striker.
Jun 24, 19:12
Ottmar Hitzfeld: 'Paul Lambert is a leader'
Ottmar Hitzfeld hails the appointment of Paul Lambert at Aston Villa.
Jun 3, 07:44
