Hedvig Lindahl received a Saudi
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Hedvig Lindahl received a Saudi offer for a comeback

Saudi Arabia called and tried to persuade Hedvig Lindahl to make a comeback. A tax-free 100,000 kronor per month was tempting, but the former national team goalkeeper refused. "I can honestly say that I started considering it," the 42-year-old tells Dagens ETC.

This is not the first time that Saudi football has tried to sign her. Previously, Hedvig Lindahl, with 189 senior caps for Sweden, turned down the opportunity to become a goalkeeping coach in the country.

The offer that came last fall, however, was to put the goalkeeper gloves back on, even though she had ended her career a year earlier.

It would pay so well. They would build the worst city of the future. I can honestly say that I started considering it. What would happen if I went? Lindahl tells Dagens ETC.

She chose to decline, for the same reason as last time: Saudi Arabia's lack of human rights.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers

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