Stories from Thun · Switzerland

FC Thun player Maustrinelli has been suspended for three games after insulting the referee during a match against Basel last Saturday. Despite the suspension, he is still expected to receive the championship trophy next Tuesday.

This confirmation was made by the global sports federation.

FC Thun's championship celebration has been postponed for the second time. The team could have become champions for the first time on Saturday but lost to Lugano at home the previous week. Their direct competitor, St.

FC Thun failed to secure the Swiss championship title after rivals St. Gallen defeated Young Boys 2-1. St. Gallen's winning goal in added time prevented Thun from clinching the title from afar. Thun will have another opportunity to become champions in a future match.

FC Thun lost their home match against FC Lugano 0-1 due to a penalty conceded in the 97th minute. This defeat means they cannot yet celebrate their first league championship. Their championship title could still be secured on Sunday if Young Boys lose to St. Gallen.

FC Thun is positioned to secure the Swiss football championship following a match against Lugano. The second-league club FC Thun, which is not seeking promotion due to financing difficulties with longer travel, is on the verge of winning the championship. This success brings challenges, as the club is facing short-term financial bottlenecks. The club's financial situation is contrasted with FC Basel, which relied on Europa League income for years to cover rising costs. The level of play is not the main factor; all clubs experiencing success face similar challenges, especially with limited revenue for Swiss clubs. The newly promoted club clinched the title following a 3-0 defeat of FC Sion. With three matchdays remaining in the season, Thun can no longer be overtaken. The club, based in Bern, has earned promotion to the Super League.