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The Swiss fans are ecstatic – and singing along to the melodies of "Richi". © ANSA / CLAUDIO THOMA

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S+“Richi, I said you should take care of yourself”

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Italy narrowly missed out on a sensational upset on Wednesday: Against the Czech Republic, the Blue Team led until the final stages of the World Championship match, but the overwhelming favorites ultimately prevailed 3-1. The hero of the evening was goalkeeper Damian Clara, who made an incredible 56 saves. Watch the Reischach native's spectacular performance in the video here. © stol

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VIDEO | 56 parades: Here comes the big Clara show

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Germany's goalkeeper Philipp Grubauer and his teammates suffered another defeat. © APA/afp / ENNIO LEANZA

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Germany comes close to victory against the USA

20 May 2026

The Swiss are being celebrated by their fans. © ANSA / ANDREAS BECKER

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Against Switzerland: Austria's World Cup debacle

20 May 2026

Damian Clara surpassed himself. © ANSA / CYRIL ZINGARO

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Saint Damian: Clara makes the impossible (almost) possible

20 May 2026

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Damian Clara will make his debut in goal for Italy on Wednesday. © ANSA / CYRIL ZINGARO Damian Clara will make his debut in goal for Italy on Wednesday. © ANSA / CYRIL ZINGARO

For further reading | Italy's thriller against the Czech Republic

20 May 2026

Outlandish outfits are part of the World Cup experience. © ANSA / PETER KLAUNZER Outlandish outfits are part of the World Cup experience. © ANSA / PETER KLAUNZER

S+A celebration apart from the celebration

20 May 2026

Austria, led by head coach Roger Bader, is causing a sensation at the Ice Hockey World Championship in Switzerland. © ANSA / ANDREAS BECKER Austria, led by head coach Roger Bader, is causing a sensation at the Ice Hockey World Championship in Switzerland. © ANSA / ANDREAS BECKER

Austria gripped by World Cup fever: "I had goosebumps"

20 May 2026

Rok Ticar was the celebrated player for Slovenia. © ANSA / ANTHONY ANEX Rok Ticar was the celebrated player for Slovenia. © ANSA / ANTHONY ANEX

Puster Valley striker beats Italy

19 May 2026

Davide Fadani is the talk of the town at the Ice Hockey World Championship. He was outstanding in the opening game against Canada, and now, in his second appearance at the tournament, he has once again caused a stir. Images of his two monster saves have gone viral online. However, it didn't help the Azzurri, who lost 0-4 to Norway. You can see the game highlights here. © stol Davide Fadani is the talk of the town at the Ice Hockey World Championship. He was outstanding in the opening game against Canada, and now, in his second appearance at the tournament, he has once again caused a stir. Images of his two monster saves have gone viral online. However, it didn't help the Azzurri, who lost 0-4 to Norway. You can see the game highlights here. © stol

VIDEO | Incredible saves: Italy's goalkeeper becomes a World Cup sensation

19 May 2026

Austria is racing from victory to victory. © ANSA / ANDREAS BECKER Austria is racing from victory to victory. © ANSA / ANDREAS BECKER

Austria continues its winning streak – and dreams of the quarter-finals.

19 May 2026

Norway scored to make it 1-0. © ANSA / ANTHONY ANEX Norway scored to make it 1-0. © ANSA / ANTHONY ANEX

Luckless and without points: Italy loses against Norway

19 May 2026

The Norwegians had multiple reasons to celebrate against Italy. © ANSA / ANTHONY ANEX The Norwegians had multiple reasons to celebrate against Italy. © ANSA / ANTHONY ANEX

For further reading | Italy's World Cup defeat against Norway

19 May 2026

Data also plays a major role in Italy's national team. © ANSA / CYRIL ZINGARO Data also plays a major role in Italy's national team. © ANSA / CYRIL ZINGARO

S+The people behind the sea of ​​data

19 May 2026

Tommy Purdeller & Co. are aiming for their first points. © Vanna Antonello Tommy Purdeller & Co. are aiming for their first points. © Vanna Antonello

Italy faces Norway: "Avoid highs and lows"

19 May 2026

Nico Hischier scored for Switzerland. © ANSA / ANDREAS BECKER Nico Hischier scored for Switzerland. © ANSA / ANDREAS BECKER

At the home World Cup: Switzerland thrashes Germany

18 May 2026

Damian Clara in an interview. © Vanna Antonello Damian Clara in an interview. © Vanna Antonello

Damian Clara: From the other side of the world to the World Cup

18 May 2026

Gabriel Nitz delivered a stellar performance. © ANSA / FRIEDEMANN VOGEL Gabriel Nitz delivered a stellar performance. © ANSA / FRIEDEMANN VOGEL

Gabriel Nitz: “A childhood dream come true”

18 May 2026

The World Cup matches are being held at the BCF Arena. © ANSA / ANTHONY ANEX The World Cup matches are being held at the BCF Arena. © ANSA / ANTHONY ANEX

S+Why Fribourg? Because of this!

18 May 2026

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