Newcastle appoint Matthias Jaissle as head coach after Eddie Howe exit
Premier League club Newcastle have announced Matthias Jaissle as their new head coach.
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FIFA denies report that Infantino promised Morocco 2030 World Cup final for support
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has promised Morocco the 2030 World Cup final in exchange for support, the British newspaper The Times reports. The report was denied by a FIFA spokesperson.
Football
Hammarby advance to Champions League qualifying final after 4-0 win over Apolonia Fier
Hammarby are through to the qualifying final in the Champions League's second qualifying round after a 4-0 win over Albanian side Apolonia Fier.
Football
Mudryk returns after doping ban as Chelsea coach Xabi Alonso says comeback was emotional
Chelsea player Mykhailo Mudryk was suspended for almost two years. Now he has made a comeback on the football field. It was emotional for everyone at the club to see him back, says coach Xabi Alonso after a friendly match against Juventus.
Football
Musovic saves Malmö FF as they reach Champions League qualifying final
Malmö FF are through to the Champions League qualifying final after a 1-0 win against Vålerenga. Goalkeeper Zecira Musovic was the hero, making several big saves in the closing stages of the match.
Football
Roberto De Zerbi hails Dejan Kulusevski as one of Tottenham’s best, but return date remains unclear
Sweden international Dejan Kulusevski is one of Tottenham's best players, according to manager Roberto De Zerbi. But it remains uncertain when the midfielder will be fit to play again. "I hope he can be available as soon as possible," De Zerbi said, according to the BBC.
Football
Infantino retains support in Africa and Asia as Europe turns away from FIFA chief
Europe may have lost confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino after his controversial World Cup plan, but football is bigger than that - several federations in Africa and Asia still support the 56-year-old.
Football
World Cup host cities still waiting for FIFA payments, report says
The American cities that hosted World Cup matches are reportedly missing millions of kronor that the International Football Federation (FIFA) has still not paid out.
Football
Infantino calls crisis meeting in Morocco amid growing criticism, seeks support
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has called a crisis meeting in Morocco on Wednesday. Infantino wants to sort out recent developments and ensure he retains the continued support of member associations - despite massive criticism, several English media outlets report.
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Saudi Arabia scales back sports spending as LIV and Newcastle ambitions cool
The best golfers were lured in, a long-standing Premier League club was bought and a new city that will host several World Cup matches in 2034 is being built. Saudi Arabia invested heavily in sports - but has now significantly lowered its ambitions. Why?
Football
Jordan’s Prince Ali accuses FIFA of blackmail over unpaid prize money
The president of the Jordanian Football Association, Prince Ali bin al-Hussein, has harshly criticized FIFA president Gianni Infantino in a post on X. He says FIFA is subjecting Jordan to "blackmail."
Football
Infantino calls emergency meeting in Morocco amid FIFA criticism
International Football Association (FIFA) President Gianni Infantino has called an emergency meeting in Morocco after recent heavy criticism, The Times reports.
Football
Stroud hints Slovan Bratislava defeat was his last game for Mjällby amid Hull links
He has been the subject of rumors all summer. But now it seems Elliot Stroud has actually played his last game for Mjällby.
Football
Mjällby suffer late heartbreak in Champions League qualifier as Slovan Bratislava win 2-1
Mjällby went for a dream result against Slovan Bratislava. But unfortunate control and a nightmare finish ruined the European party at Strandvallen.
Football
Franco Baresi buried in Milan as thousands pay tribute to AC Milan legend
Milan bid farewell to an icon. Thousands of fans and several of football's biggest names paid tribute to the late Franco Baresi - one of the greatest defenders of all time.
Football
Sweden moves hyped World Cup qualifier against France to Avicii Arena: Goosebumps, says Riipinen
Interest in watching the national basketball team's World Cup qualifying match against France was so great that the game was moved from Hovet to Avicii Arena. “It’s so cool. So big. We’re going to give back on the court,” says national team captain Mikko Riipinen at a press conference.
Football
FIFA secretary general calls turmoil over World Cup plan sad and reprehensible
FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström breaks his silence after the recent turmoil. In an internal message to employees, which Sky News has seen, Grafström writes that it is a "sad and reprehensible development".
Football
FIFA denies report that Infantino tried to call Trump for help: ‘This is fabricated’
According to The Times, FIFA President Gianni Infantino tried to call Donald Trump for help. The report is not true, FIFA says. "It is fabricated," writes the International Football Federation on the X platform.
Football
Como set new season ticket rule: miss four home games and you lose renewal rights
Miss more than three home games - and you lose the opportunity to renew your season ticket. These are the new stand rules for Serie A club Como.
Football
Sources: Infantino opponents plan FIFA boycott and rival tournaments if he refuses to resign
Opponents of FIFA president Gianni Infantino are planning to boycott FIFA meetings and launch their own tournaments if he does not resign, sources have told The Times.
Football
Djurgården crush Västerås 6-0 to move into European spot in Allsvenskan
It took Djurgården 28 minutes to settle the match against Västerås. The victory was a resounding 6–0, which means that Dif is moving up into a European spot in the Allsvenskan.
Football
Sirius stay unbeaten in Allsvenskan with 2-0 win over Halmstad
All the Allsvenskan teams have now had a chance to beat this year’s Sirius side. None have succeeded. Bottom-placed Halmstad lost 0-2. It felt very safe and stable, says Sirius captain Henrik Castegren after the match.
Football
Infantino’s scrapped World Cup sales plan: How the backlash unfolded
FIFA President Gianni Infantino's now-scrapped plans to sell parts of the World Cup, among other things, were met with massive criticism. Several influential bodies in the football world have turned against the chairman. This is what happened:
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Sweden withdraws support for Infantino, citing loss of trust
FIFA President Gianni Infantino's controversial World Cup plan was the last straw. The Swedish Football Association does not support Infantino for re-election - trust has been exhausted. A different leadership is needed, says Federation President Simon Åström.
Football
Infantino Faces FIFA Backlash as Support Erodes Ahead of 2027 Election
From around 200 supporting associations to calls for resignation. Gianni Infantino's dominance is now crumbling - in a FIFA system that has benefited him for a decade. It is a system he inherited from his predecessors, says sports policy analyst Stanis Elsborg.
Football
Mjällby learn Champions League playoff path after draw reveal
It is now clear which team Mjällby will face in a possible playoff to the Champions League. It will be the winner of the match between Slovenian Celje and Ararat-Armenia from Armenia.
Football
Wales withdraws support for Infantino’s FIFA re-election bid
The Football Association of Wales is withdrawing its support for Gianni Infantino's re-election as FIFA president, according to The Times and Sky Sports. The decision comes after confidence in Infantino's leadership has plummeted following the failed attempt to sell shares in the World Cup.
Football
Isak ready for Premier League return, but Gudmundsson leaves Liverpool friendly injured
Alexander Isak is ready for a new Premier League season. The question is, is Gabriel Gudmundsson too? The left-back went off injured in the friendly against Liverpool.
Football
Uefa threatens legal action against Infantino over World Cup share sale plan
The European Football Association (Uefa) is threatening Fifa President Gianni Infantino with legal action over plans to sell off shares in the World Cup, The Telegraph reports.
Football
Örgryte crush AIK 3-0 as Noah Christoffersson nets hat-trick
AIK got off to a strong start in the restart of the Swedish football league. Then second-placed Örgryte came to visit. The Gothenburg side won 3-0 after a hat-trick from Noah Christoffersson.
Football
Häcken crushes Eskilstuna 6-0 to stay close to league leaders after Schröder sale
Häcken seems to have no trouble scoring goals without sold star Felicia Schröder. The Hisingslaget crushed Eskilstuna 6-0.
Football
Sam Larsson leads IFK Göteborg to vital 2-0 win over Degerfors
Sam Larsson has returned home to help turn around a crisis for IFK Göteborg in the Swedish top flight. At home against Degerfors, the 33-year-old led the way from the penalty spot as Blåvitt won 2-0.
Football
World Cup qualifier moved to Avicii Arena amid huge interest in Sweden-France clash
Interest in seeing NBA star Pelle Larsson and his teammates in the Swedish national team's World Cup qualifier against France in Stockholm has been enormous, the Swedish Basketball Association says in a press release. The match is now being moved from Hovet to Avicii Arena.
Football
Sources: Infantino kept scrapped World Cup share plan secret from Swedish FIFA chief Grafström
FIFA President Gianni Infantino kept his now-scrapped World Cup plans hidden from his Swedish secretary general Mattias Grafström, sources tell The Athletic.
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Explosion Outside Apartment Building in Malmö's Rosengård Damages Entrance and Window
An explosion has occurred outside the entrance to an apartment building in Rosengård, Malmö, police say.
Crime
Woman in her 60s found dead in Ludvika home, man arrested on suspicion of murder
Police are investigating a suspected murder in Ludvika municipality. A woman is dead, and a man has been arrested.
Crime
10-Year-Old Boy Seriously Injured in Motocross Accident Near Kalmar, Admitted to Intensive Care
A ten-year-old boy has been injured in an accident at a motocross track outside Kalmar. He has been admitted to the intensive care unit, Barometern reports.
Sweden
Ida Gabrielsson: Left Party will not drop demand to join a red-green government
The Left Party will not back down from its demand to join a red-green government, the party’s vice-chair Ida Gabrielsson says on X. The parties’ red lines must be softened if a government is to be formed, Social Democrat Anders Ygeman says.
Swedish politics
Amazon Rainforest Now Emits More Carbon Dioxide Than It Absorbs, Study Finds
After decades of deforestation, drought and fires, the Amazon rainforest is now emitting more carbon dioxide than it absorbs, a new study shows.
Sweden
Crustacean Scent Could Warn of Toxic Algal Blooms Up to Seven Weeks in Advance
The scent of grazing crustaceans can be used in a warning system for toxic algal blooms. The method could provide up to seven weeks’ advance warning of outbreaks.
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Zelenskyy: Ukraine will stop attacking Russian oil refineries if US supplies Patriot missiles
Ukraine will stop attacking Russian oil refineries if the United States supplies Kyiv with Patriot missiles, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told Fox News.
Conflicts
Ukraine’s Air Force Says Air-Raid Alert App Was Hacked After False Radiation Warning
The Ukrainian Air Force is warning citizens that an air-raid alert app has been hacked. “There is no radiation threat! Stay calm!” the air force wrote in a message.
Conflicts
Defeated Democrat Haley Stevens endorses Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan Senate race
Democrat Haley Stevens lost the Democratic primary for the Michigan Senate seat to Abdul El-Sayed. She is now endorsing the state’s Republican candidate, Mike Rogers.
World politics
Iliana Jotova wins Bulgaria’s presidential election with 58% of the vote
Bulgaria’s incumbent president, Iliana Jotova, will remain in office. “Bulgaria chose the future over the past. They chose a clear path,” Jotova said in her victory speech.
Conflicts
Israeli President Urges Party Leaders to Accept Election Results and Avoid Snap Vote
The rival political sides in Israel must accept the election results and do what they can to avoid a snap election, President Isaac Herzog says.
World politics
Fighting Forces More Than 300,000 People to Flee Their Homes in Yemen, UN Says
The flare-up in fighting between Saudi Arabia and the Iran-backed Houthi movement has forced more than 300,000 people to flee their homes in Yemen, according to the UN.
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AI Stocks Slide as Investors Question Big Tech’s Trillion-Dollar Spending
The stock market has turned downwards after several AI-linked companies failed to meet expectations. Tech giants have invested trillions in a short time, and investors now want to know whether it is worth it. “The big cloud of concern is the enormous investments American companies are currently making in data centers and AI,” says Maria Landeborn, a savings economist at Danske Bank.
Technology
Handelsbanken forecast points to cheaper holidays abroad in 2027
Handelsbanken's currency forecast suggests the euro and US dollar could weaken against the Swedish krona by summer 2027, potentially making holidays abroad somewhat cheaper for people spending kronor. The forecast is conditional, not a promise.
Business
Swedish Bankruptcies Fall 15% in October to Lowest Level in Five Years
The number of bankruptcies fell by 15 percent in October compared with the same month last year, according to statistics from credit reporting company Syna.
BusinessTop news
How Trump Could Respond if Republicans Lose Control of Congress, Analysts Warn of Tariff Threats
The decision will be made on Tuesday. Donald Trump could then lose the midterm elections. A setback for the Republican president could lead to new threats of tariffs, analysts say. But it’s not certain that a Democratic victory in Congress would calm things down, says SEB chief economist Jens Magnusson.
Business
EU weighs new taxes to fund 2028-2034 budget as Sweden resists
The European Commission, the Council president, the European Parliament and scores of member states are pushing for new EU revenue to secure agreement on a new long-term budget. Sweden is firmly resisting - but for how long?
Business
FBI Blames North Korean Hackers for $6.3 Billion Binance Heist as Withdrawals Resume
Binance announces that withdrawals from the crypto exchange will gradually resume on Sunday. At the same time, the FBI says North Korean hackers are behind the multi-billion-dollar heist targeting the crypto platform.
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Kimi Antonelli Becomes Youngest F1 World Champion After Mexican Grand Prix Third-Place Finish
Super talent Kimi Antonelli finished third in the Mexican Grand Prix. The result makes the 20-year-old Mercedes driver the youngest Formula 1 world champion in history. The race in Mexico was won by Max Verstappen.
Sports
Andreas Almgren’s New York Marathon win could open the door to millions in sponsorships and appearance fees
Victory in the New York Marathon brings nearly one million kronor in prize money. But the big money is likely still to come for Andreas Almgren after his success. “All doors will open,” says his manager, Daniel Wessfeldt.
Sports
Andoni Iraola says Alexander Isak should go to ground to win penalties after Arsenal beat Liverpool
Reigning champions Arsenal beat Liverpool 1-0 away in the Premier League. Afterwards, Liverpool coach Andoni Iraola said that striker Alexander Isak needs to start going to ground.
Football
Andreas Almgren hailed after historic New York Marathon debut: ‘It’s actually impossible’
Andreas Almgren has won the New York Marathon in his marathon debut. “It’s actually impossible,” running icon Anders Gärderud tells Radiosporten.
Sports
15 arrested after unrest in stands leaves police and spectators injured in Gothenburg derby
Both police officers and spectators were injured when unrest broke out in the stands during the Allsvenskan derby between Häcken and IFK Göteborg. A total of 15 people have been arrested.
Football
Växjö Fire Head Coach Björn Hellkvist After Poor Start to SHL Season
Växjö are 12th in the SHL standings after 14 games. The Småland club is now taking action: coach Björn Hellkvist has been fired.
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David Druid to Take Break From Swedish Radio’s Morgonpasset i P3 After Videos Surface
Radio personality David Druid is taking a break from hosting “Morgonpasset i P3” after video clips of him were shared on social media.
Entertainment
Heat director Michael Mann taken to hospital after accidentally shooting himself in the leg at Los Angeles shooting range
American film director Michael Mann has accidentally shot himself in the leg, according to TMZ.
TV & film
Linda Johansson’s Smoke wins the Children’s Radio Book Prize
The year's best book for nine- to twelve-year-olds has been chosen. “Smoke” by Linda Johansson has won the Children's Radio Book Prize.
Entertainment
Heidi Klum Wows at Her Halloween Party as a Giant Severed Hand
Heidi Klum is known for her spectacular Halloween costumes, and this year was no exception. The supermodel was unrecognizable at her annual party, where she appeared as a giant severed hand.
Entertainment
Married at First Sight XL asks Max Turpeinen and Belinda Hillman to leave mid-season
There has been quite a storm surrounding “Married at First Sight XL”. This week, two of the show’s experts announced that they would not return for the next season. Now the couple Max Turpeinen and Belinda Hillman are being asked to leave the SVT production mid-season.
TV & film
Two contestants eliminated as Idol begins Saturday finals
After two weeks of duels, “Idol” has now started its “real” Saturday finals.
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Sweden's All Saints' Day falls on Halloween in 2026
Sweden's All Saints' Day (Alla helgons dag) is a public holiday and falls on Saturday, October 31, the same day as Halloween. The Church of Sweden observes All Souls' Day (Alla själars dag) the following day, Sunday, November 1.
Living in Sweden
Skogskyrkogården’s 2026 programme and opening details
In Sweden, All Saints' Day is a time to remember those who are no longer with us and place a candle at their graves.
Living in Sweden
Sweden Now Has the World’s Most Powerful Passport, New Ranking Shows.
Sweden has been named the country with the world's strongest passport in the Global Passport Report 2026
Sweden
Strawberries will be extra expensive for Midsummer celebrations
There are a few things that Swedes don't really want to compromise on when it comes to their Midsummer table. Pickled herring, new potatoes, sour cream, chives, and of course strawberries.
Sweden
Swedish pick and mix candy Conquers the USA
Swedish Pick and mix candy has gone from being an integral part of Saturday treats to becoming an international sensation. On TikTok, feeds are filled with colorful bags, foam skulls, sour bottles, and Americans discovering that candy doesn't have to taste like it was designed in a laboratory with neon lights.
Living in Sweden
Sweden's World Cup Team: Expected Starting Lineup, Squad, and Clubs
Sweden is entering the 2026 World Cup with a strong offense that will likely keep many defenders up at night. Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyökeres are the big stars in the squad, Victor Nilsson Lindelöf is the team captain with extensive experience, and Graham Potter has assembled a team with maximum Premier League weight.
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