BERNE (Reuters) - FC Basel predictably won the Swiss Super League for the eighth time in a row on Friday, cantering home with six games to spare after a 2-1 win at FC Lucerne. Basel, who led from the first game of the season when they beat Sion 3-0, will qualify directly for next year's Champions League group stage. The title was never in any real doubt after Basel won their first nine games, opening up a 13-point lead at the top. Friday's win left then 24 points clear of Young Boys. Despite the win, Basel had already decided not to renew the contract of coach Urs Fischer who has been in charge for two seasons.

Source: The Star April 28, 2017 22:07 UTC