Allsvenskan, the national teams and Swedish players abroad.
Smilla Holmberg is injured and missed the national team’s training session on Wednesday. It is still unclear whether she will be fit for Sweden’s women’s football match against Lithuania on Friday, the national team announced.
FootballA rival candidate to FIFA’s scandal-plagued president, Gianni Infantino, will soon have to emerge. Most likely, the challenger will not come from Europe. It would be an advantage, and easier to put forward a candidate who is not European, says Simon Åström, chairman of the Swedish Football Association (SvFF).
FootballMjällby will not get the chance to defend their Swedish Cup title. Last year’s Swedish champions were eliminated in the second qualifying round away to Division 1 side Trollhättan.
FootballThe Norwegian Football Association wants FIFA President Gianni Infantino investigated for possible conflicts of interest and abuse of power. US President Donald Trump is the common denominator in the three cases, Norway’s Lise Klaveness told The Times.
FootballCongo-Kinshasa goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi was not eligible to play when the country secured a place in this summer’s World Cup, The New York Times reports, citing documents from FIFA’s legal department.
FootballEuropean football’s governing body, UEFA, is investigating possible misconduct following Sunday’s tense Nations League match between Israel and Ireland. The Irish team’s press officer claims an Israeli player spat at him, The Irish Times reports.
FootballSweden are closing in on victory in their Nations League group - but, above all, the team have kept another clean sheet. When Viktor Gyökeres helped Sweden beat Romania 1–0 away, a long run without a clean sheet came to an end. It was the first time since June last year that Blågult had kept one. “It’s been a while. That’s positive,” the striker tells Viaplay.
FootballAfter the heated Copenhagen derby in the Danish football league, FC Copenhagen and Brøndby have been handed hefty fines and suspended threats of stadium closures.
FootballJimmy Rosengren is leaving his position as CEO of Malmö FF, the club says on its website. He is stepping down at his own initiative.
FootballA disease outbreak hit the men’s national football team, forcing several players to leave the training camp early. How is the team management working to prevent this from happening, and is it time to review the procedures? “We’re all human beings. You can’t lock people up,” says national team manager Kim Källström.
Football"What's it like to face Viktor Gyökeres? Eric Smith knows. "You've felt it in training," says the center back.
FootballIt was a total rout when Häcken hosted Uppsala at Hisingen. The table-toppers won by a whopping 9-0 against the bottom side. "We are very efficient. We killed the game early, so we were able to make substitutions and give many players playing time," says Häcken's Anna Anvegård about the match to Viaplay.
FootballMalmö FF won the derby against Rosengård 1-0. The Sky Blues now have the European place completely in their own hands. "1-0 is the best victory," MFF's Mia Persson told SVT.
FootballManchester City’s breach of Premier League financial regulations is about to become a major political issue. According to media reports, Britain is being pressured by the United Arab Emirates over the outcome of the ongoing case.
FootballCarl Starfelt was forced off with an injury in the match against Bosnia-Herzegovina. It is now clear that Hammarby centre-back Victor Eriksson will be called up for Monday's match against Romania.
FootballGoals in six straight matches in the Nations League. Viktor Gyökeres, 28, is enjoying himself in the Swedish national team. That's a good record, says the striker after the 1-1 draw against Bosnia-Herzegovina.
FootballErling Braut Haaland is suing Norwegian. According to Norwegian newspaper Verdens Gang, Haaland’s representatives believe the airline used the football star’s trademark in an unauthorized way.
FootballBoth Hammarby and Malmö won their qualifying matches by big margins. Now both clubs have qualified for the European Cup.
FootballHäcken has had a tough start to the Champions League. On Wednesday evening, the Gothenburg team suffered its second straight loss after a 3-0 defeat against Juventus.
FootballFIFA President Gianni Infantino cannot count on support from home in next year’s presidential election. The Swiss Football Association (SFV) will not back the 56-year-old Swiss in the election.
FootballPep Guardiola has come out in support of Manchester City after the club was found guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules. The former City manager spoke out about the situation on Instagram.
FootballManchester City have been accused of a large number of Premier League financial breaches and face stiff penalties. This is the biggest scandal in English football.
FootballHe has been put forward as a possible challenger to Gianni Infantino, but Nasser al-Khelaifi, chairman of French giants Paris Saint-Germain, says no. "I have zero interest in FIFA, no agenda and no ambition to be there," he says at a press conference in Copenhagen.
FootballFormer chairman David Bernstein wants Manchester City thrown out of the Premier League. If their appeal fails, they cannot stay in the league, they have to suffer, he tells the BBC.
FootballManchester City inflated its revenue by £1.1bn over nine seasons through bogus sponsorship deals. The Premier League has now confirmed that the club has been found guilty of most of the 115 charges brought against it for breaching the league's financial fair play rules.
FootballFerhat Gündogdu, chairman of the Turkish Football Federation's referees committee, has been arrested along with six other people.
FootballThe international football federation Fifa accuses Uefa of a disinformation campaign and of trying to influence the next Fifa presidential election, Reuters reports.
FootballInternational Football Association (FIFA) President Gianni Infantino is open to a significant increase in funding for FIFA’s 211 member nations.
FootballPio and Sebastiano Esposito made history when Italy crushed Turkey 4-1 in the Nations League, becoming the first pair of brothers to start a match for the Italian national football team in over 100 years.
FootballPoland never got any revenge on Sweden for the shattered World Cup dream. The football heroes won again at home at the National Arena and after 3-1, Blågult stands on a maximum of six points in the Nations League. Very happy. The second half is incredible, says national team manager Graham Potter to Viaplay.
FootballWith striker Alexander Isak injured, national team coach Graham Potter had to rethink. Benjamin Nygren will take his place in the men's attack at home against Poland in the Nations League - in total, Sweden makes five changes to the starting eleven compared to Romania on Friday.
Football"The atmosphere in the national football team is better than it has been in a long time. There is no question of any disagreement between the players. We have talked a lot about that," says team captain Victor Nilsson Lindelöf.
FootballAlexander Isak and Hjalmar Ekdal are leaving the national team squad. No replacements will be called up, according to SvFF. Isak has a minor thigh injury, which is frustrating, says national team captain Graham Potter.
FootballHammarby are once again a winning team in Swedish women's football. At home against Eskilstuna, they won 3-0. It was a good match, we created many chances, says Bajen's Anna Walter in SVT.
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Something has exploded outside the entrance to an apartment building in Rosengård, Malmö, police say.
CrimePolice are investigating a suspected murder in Ludvika municipality. A woman is dead, and a man has been arrested.
CrimeA 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.
SwedenThe Left Party will not back down from its demand to join a red-green government, the party’s vice chairwoman, Ida Gabrielsson, says on X.
Swedish politicsAfter decades of deforestation, drought and fires, the Amazon rainforest is now emitting more carbon dioxide than it absorbs, a new study shows.
SwedenThe 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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Democrat Haley Stevens lost the Michigan Senate primary to Abdul El-Sayed. Stevens is now endorsing the state's Republican candidate, Mike Rogers.
World politicsPresident Ilijana Jotova looks set to win Bulgaria’s election. According to two exit polls, she is expected to receive between 51 and 53 percent of the vote.
ConflictsThe 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 politicsThe 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.
ConflictsBritish police have arrested 325 people in connection with a demonstration on Saturday in support of the pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action.
ConflictsFrench prosecutors have decided to open an attempted murder investigation after a Molotov cocktail was thrown at gendarmes during clashes at a large demonstration in Paris.
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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.
TechnologyHandelsbanken'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.
BusinessThe number of bankruptcies fell by 15 percent in October compared with the same month last year, according to statistics from credit reporting company Syna.
BusinessThe 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.
BusinessThe 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?
BusinessBinance 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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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.
SportsReigning champions Arsenal sit alone at the top of the Premier League. The London club beat Liverpool, featuring Alexander Isak, 1-0 - Arsenal’s first win at Anfield in 14 years.
FootballAndreas Almgren has won the New York Marathon on his marathon debut. “It’s actually impossible,” running icon Anders Gärderud tells Radiosporten.
SportsBoth 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.
FootballVäxjö are 12th in the SHL standings after 14 games. The Småland club is now taking action: coach Björn Hellkvist has been fired.
Ice hockeyAndreas Almgren wins the New York City Marathon. The Swede crushed the opposition to win the major race on his marathon debut in a time of 2:06:01. The victory also qualifies him for the marathon at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
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Radio personality David Druid is taking a break from hosting “Morgonpasset i P3” after video clips of him were shared on social media.
EntertainmentAmerican film director Michael Mann has accidentally shot himself in the leg, according to TMZ.
TV & filmThe 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.
EntertainmentHeidi 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.
EntertainmentThere 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 & filmAfter two weeks of duels, “Idol” has now started its “real” Saturday finals.
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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 SwedenIn 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 SwedenSweden has been named the country with the world's strongest passport in the Global Passport Report 2026
SwedenThere 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.
SwedenSwedish 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 SwedenSweden 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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