Shaqiri is questioned about Vladimir Putin before going to Moscow

Swiss football national author Gerdan Shaqiri is one of the players from whom fans expect most in this summer's World. The talent of Albanian origin spoke of the target of the helvets in the tournament that starts this month. Switzerland's first match will be against Brazil on 17 June. Shaqiri will play against his idols, which he once watched on television.

Shaqiri recalls facing “Seechao” 5 years ago.

It was a special match. Danny Alves scored at his gate when I was behind the defenders. It was a beautiful evening. Of course, it is unfortunate that Dan Alves will be missing at the World Cup, but it is clear that Neymar will be in the field against us”, Shaqiri said.

We have to go through the group. It's not only Brazil, it's Serbia and Costa Rica. Our goal is to make ourselves better. We have to improve the outlook compared to 2014, so we have to get to the quarterfinals”, said the footballer of the helvete representative in the third career World Watch.

Russia is unbelievable. 11 time zones. I played several times in Moscow, I've seen very little from the city, but the traffic was terrible”, Shaqiri said, drawing out as he knows the questions about politics and... Vladimir Putin. /Top Channel