SI supplement Goal: Extension still uncertain

 The fate of Goal, the so-called football lifestyle supplement of Schweizer Illustrierte, still seems uncertain. The magazine was launched in April 2007 as a supplement for Euro 08. At the time, it was said that the final whistle of the European Championship might mean the end for Goal - depending on its success, the situation will be reassessed. Mixed signals are now coming from Ringier: Wednesday's media newsletter Go4Media states that Goal will appear "for the last time" on June 2. According to Group spokesman Marco Castellaneta, however, the decision has not yet been made: "Goal will be published as announced until the Euro final. Only then will we decide on the future of the magazine." The company can well imagine continuing to produce Goal. The response from readers has been very good and the advertising business is increasing. "A good starting position," concludes the spokesperson. Goal was published four times last year, this year even monthly.