Soccer-Yakin extends contract with Switzerland after Euros success

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Euro 2024 - Quarter Final - England v Switzerland - Dusseldorf Arena, Dusseldorf, Germany - July 6, 2024 Switzerland coach Murat Yakin waves to fans before the match REUTERS/Lee Smith

(Reuters) - Coach Murat Yakin has extended his contract with Switzerland after leading the country to the quarter-finals of Euro 2024, the Swiss Football Association said on Friday.

Yakin and his assistant coach Giorgio Contini have both renewed their contracts, with the details to be announced on Monday.