Switzerland's midfielder Valon Behrami arrives to give a press conference at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium in Nizhny Novgorod, on June 26, 2018 on the eve of the Russia 2018 World Cup Group E football match between Switzerland and Costa Rica. / AFP PHOTO / Johannes EISELE
Switzerland vice-captain Valon Behrami promised Tuesday there would be no further controversial goal celebrations nor politically contentious incidents from his team at the World Cup.
It was the first time the Swiss had commented since FIFA fined three players for their “double eagle” hand gestures to represent the Albanian flag in the politically-charged victory over Serbia.
Switzerland coach Vladimir Petkovic also dismissed any notion the row had overshadowed preparations for Wednesday’s Group E match against Costa…
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