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Zurich is the largest city in Switzerland and the capital of the canton of Zurich. It is located in north-central Switzerland, at the northwestern tip of Lake Zurich. As of January 2023, the municipality had 443,037 inhabitants, the urban area 1.315 million (2009), and the Zurich metropolitan area 1.83 million (2011). Zurich is a hub for railways, roads, and air traffic. Both Zurich Airport and Zurich's main railway station are the largest and busiest in the country.
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Home nations discover World Cup qualifying opponentsEngland, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland discover their 2026 World Cup qualifying opponents following Friday's draw in Zurich.BBC Sport - Published | |
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GB's Unwin and Holl win World silver in Zurich Great Britain's Sophie Unwin and Jenny Holl win silver in the women's B road race at the UCI Road and Para-cycling Road World Championships in Zurich.BBC Sport - Published | |
GB miss out on World Para-cycling medals in Zurich Great Britain miss out on Para-cycling road medals on the third day of action at the World Championships in Zurich, Switzerland.BBC Sport - Published | |
Pidcock & Henderson lead GB at World Championships - watch on BBC Tom Pidcock, Anna Henderson and Sarah Storey have all been included in Great Britain's squad for the 2024 UCI Road World Championships in Zurich, Switzerland.BBC Sport - Published | |
Richardson beats Alfred in 100m as Olympians shine American world champion Sha'Carri Richardson gains some revenge for her Olympic defeat by St Lucia's Julien Alfred with victory in the women's 100m at the Diamond League meeting in Zurich.BBC Sport - Published | |
'Little bit of revenge' - Richardson beats Alfred in Zurich Sha'Carri Richardson edges Olympic champion Julien Alfred and Dina Asher-Smith in the women's 100m race at the Diamond League meeting in Zurich.BBC Sport - Published | |
Watch: Pole vaulter Duplantis beat Warholm in 100m race Watch pole vault World record holder Armand Duplantis beat 400m hurdler Karsten Warholm in a 100m exhibition race in Zurich.BBC Sport - Published | |
Zurich hosts Diamond League before Brussels final - live on BBC The Diamond League season nears its conclusion as the last regular series meeting before September's final takes place in Zurich on Thursday - live on the BBC.BBC Sport - Published | |
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Boy, 15, arrested over suspected antisemitic stabbing of Jewish manA 15-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of stabbing a Jewish man in the Swiss city of Zurich.Sky News - Published | |
Muir wins in Zurich, along with Richardson and LylesBritain's Laura Muir wins the women's 800m as Americans Sha'Carri Richardson and Noah Lyles triumph again at the Diamond League meeting in Zurich.BBC Sport - Published | GB's Muir wins 800m with 'dominant run' in ZurichGreat Britain's Laura Muir wins the women's 800m at the Diamond League meeting in Zurich.BBC Sport - Published |
'Easy as you like!' Richardson wins 100m in ZurichSha'Carri Richardson wins the women's 100m at the Diamond League meeting in Zurich.BBC Sport - Published | GB's Kerr narrowly beaten after photo finishGreat Britain's Josh Kerr is narrowly beaten by American Yared Nuguse in the men's 1500m at the Diamond League meeting in Zurich.BBC Sport - Published |
Watch: Athletics - Diamond League ZurichWatch live BBC Two coverage of the Diamond League athletics from Zurich.BBC Sport - Published | 'You only live once!' Federer on playing with ColdplayEight-time Wimbledon champion Roger Federer talks to Sue Barker on playing on stage with Coldplay in Zurich.BBC Sport - Published |
Arsenal rout Zurich to top Champions League group Arsenal clinch top spot in Group C of the Women's Champions League as Frida Maanum scores a hat-trick in a 9-1 win at bottom side Zurich.BBC Sport - Published | Women's Champions League: Arsenal travel to Zurich Follow live text updates as Zurich host Arsenal in Group C of the Women's Champions League.BBC Sport - Published |
Arsenal edge to Zurich win to advance into last 16 Arsenal secure their place in the last 16 of the Europa League with a narrow victory over Zurich at Emirates Stadium.BBC Sport - Published | Arsenal 3-1 Zurich: Lena Hurtig scores two in win that maintains perfect Champions League startArsenal firmly establish their lead at the top of their Women's Champions League group with a comfortable victory over Swiss champions Zurich at Emirates Stadium.BBC Sport - Published |
Diamond League: Nina Kennedy performs flip on failed attempt before winning in ZurichAustralian pole vaulter Nina Kennedy entertains the crowd with a flip before going on to be crowned Diamond League champion in Zurich.BBC Sport - Published | Heart of Midlothian 0-1 Zurich (1-3): 10-man Hearts have to settle for Europa Conference LeagueTen-man Hearts Europa League dreams are over after being beaten FC Zurich - but they will still play group stage football for the first time since 2005.BBC Sport - Published |
Watch the goals from Hearts' first-leg Zurich lossWatch the goals - and Craig Gordon's huge late save - as Hearts lose 2-1 away to FC Zurich in the Europa League play-off first leg.BBC Sport - Published | Switzerland 0-4 England: Second-half show seals win in final Euro 2022 warm-upEngland put four past Switzerland in Zurich in their final European Championship warm-up.BBC Sport - Published |
