Next Game: Basel vs. Lugano - Saturday, July 27 at 7.30pm in Swiss Super League
Current League Standings | P | GD | PTS | |
6 | FC Winterthur | 1 | 1 | 3 |
7 | Basel | 1 | -1 | 0 |
8 | Grasshopper Zurich | 1 | -1 | 0 |
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Arsenal 'on the verge' of completing deal as defender heads to London for medical
Arsenal are reportedly on the verge of completing their deal to sign Riccardo Calafiori, with the Bologna defender expected to undergo his medical in London imminently.
17:18
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Preview: Basel vs. Lugano - prediction, team news, lineups
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23:44
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Mikel Arteta breaks silence on Arsenal's Riccardo Calafiori transfer after 'delay'
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta admits that there is no update on the Gunners' pursuit of Bologna defender Riccardo Calafiori as they try to wrap up a £37.9m deal.
Jul 23, 07:00
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Arsenal's £37.9m transfer 'delayed' as sell-on clause battle ensues
Arsenal's deal to sign Bologna and Italy defender reportedly hits another snag due to a legal battle between his former clubs Roma and Basel.
Jul 22, 12:38
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Preview: Lausanne Sport vs. Basel - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Swiss Super League clash between Lausanne Sport and Basel, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 19, 18:17
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Arsenal's £42.1m defender move 'on hold' due to sell-on clause issue
Arsenal's pursuit of Bologna and Italy defender Riccardo Calafiori has supposedly hit a roadblock due to a sell-on clause issue involving Basel.
Jul 18, 08:58
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Chelsea transfer news: Portuguese youngster signs for Blues on long-term contract
Chelsea confirm the signing of Basel player Renato Veiga on a long-term contract.
Jul 12, 17:28
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Chelsea transfer news: Renato Veiga £12m hint dropped as "talks" confirmed
FC Basel confirm that 20-year-old starlet Renato Veiga is in talks over a transfer to another club amid claims that Chelsea are working on a £12m deal.
Jul 6, 15:43
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Chelsea transfer news: Blues closing on €14m deal for Portuguese youngster?
Chelsea are allegedly closing in on the signing of a versatile Portuguese 20-year-old in a deal that could be completed in a matter of hours.
Jul 5, 17:09
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Preview: Basel vs. Yverdon Sport - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Swiss Super League clash between Basel and Yverdon Sport, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 19, 12:27
![FC Basel's Mohamed Zeki Amdouni celebrates scoring their second goal with Liam Millar on May 11, 2023 FC Basel's Mohamed Zeki Amdouni celebrates scoring their second goal with Liam Millar on May 11, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Grasshopper Zurich vs. Basel - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Swiss Super League clash between Grasshopper Zurich and Basel, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 4, 18:24
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Preview: Basel vs. FC Winterthur - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Swiss Super League clash between Basel and FC Winterthur, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 28, 19:28
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Preview: St Gallen vs. Basel - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Swiss Super League clash between St Gallen and Basel, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 21, 00:09
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Burnley sign Zeki Amdouni from Basel on five-year deal
Burnley announce the signing of 22-year-old Swiss international striker Zeki Amdouni on a five-year deal from Basel, joining the Clarets for an undisclosed fee.
Jul 19, 09:04
![Nicolas Gonzalez celebrates scoring for Fiorentina on October 13, 2022 Nicolas Gonzalez celebrates scoring for Fiorentina on October 13, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Fiorentina break Basel hearts to reach Europa Conference League final
Fiorentina score with almost the last kick of extra time to defeat Basel 3-1 (4-3 on aggregate) and set up a Europa Conference League final against West Ham United.
May 18, 22:44
![FC Basel's Mohamed Zeki Amdouni celebrates scoring their second goal with Liam Millar on May 11, 2023 FC Basel's Mohamed Zeki Amdouni celebrates scoring their second goal with Liam Millar on May 11, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Basel vs. Fiorentina - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa Conference League clash between Basel and Fiorentina, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 16, 19:06
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Basel battle back to take first-leg lead against Fiorentina
Basel come from a goal down to beat Fiorentina 2-1 in the first leg of their Europa Conference League semi-final.
May 11, 21:58
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May 9, 09:03