The Swiss Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal from the Russian Paralympic Committee to allow its athletes to compete in the Rio Games.

UEFA president Michel Platini today called on the Scottish Premier League to take action over their clubs' failure to qualify for Europe - but then gave Celtic real hope they will still secure a place in the group stage of the Europa League.

A millionaire caught speeding in Switzerland has been hit with a record-breaking €200,000 fine.

Switzerland was at the forefront of a European backlash against a growing Muslim population today after voters overwhelmingly approved a constitutional ban on minarets.

THE organisers of Euro 2008 in Austria and Switzerland have dropped plans to use a new football stadium in Zurich after a long-running battle with environmentalists in the Swiss city.