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'This is more than football' - Lichtsteiner defends Xhaka & Shaqiri's controversial celebration

The Swiss duo both made celebrations depicting the Albanian eagle during their win over Serbia, which could result in fines from FIFA

Switzerland captain Stephan Lichtsteiner has defended team-mates Granit Xhaka and Xherdan Shaqiri for their controversial celebrations during the 2-1 win over Serbia.

Both players made the shape of the Albanian double-headed eagle with their hands as they scored the goals to give Switzerland all three points against their Group E opponents.

Xhaka's Albanian father is a former Serbian prisoner, having spent over three years in jail for protesting against communist Yugoslav rule in Kosovo.