Messi set to buy Spanish second-division club Eldense, his second club purchase in Spain
Argentine football icon Lionel Messi is buying Spanish second-division club Eldense. It will be Messi's second club purchase in Spain.
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Allsvenskan, the national teams and Swedish players abroad.
Hien set for longer injury layoff, to miss Sweden's Nations League matches
Isak Hien looks set to have to wait longer than expected for his comeback after the injury he sustained during the World Cup. According to reports, the national team defender will now miss important Nations League matches.
Football
Ljungberg furious after Romero tackle on Isak in Liverpool’s Champions League win
Atlético Madrid's Cristian Romero delivered a tough tackle on Alexander Isak. Something that made Viaplay expert Fredrik Ljungberg go wild. In the good old days, Romero wouldn't have been able to play because he would have been kicked so much, says Ljungberg.
Football
Ermedin Demirović hat trick sinks Viking in Champions League debut, 3-1 loss to Stuttgart
Norwegian side Viking had hoped to get more out of the club's first match in the men's Champions League. But a hat trick put an end to that. German side Stuttgart won 3-1.
Football
Gyökeres blanks as Arsenal beat Napoli 1-0 in Champions League opener
Sweden's star striker Viktor Gyökeres got his chance from the start in the Champions League. But the 28-year-old failed to score. Arsenal defeated Napoli 1-0 after a goal by Martin Ødegaard.
Football
Thibaut Courtois takes year-long break from Belgium duty after World Cup exit
Belgian goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is taking a one-year break from international football. "I have chosen not to play in the Nations League with the national team," Courtois told Belgian newspaper Het Laatste Nieuws.
Football
Marc Overmars quits as Royal Antwerp sporting director for health reasons after stroke concerns
Dutch football legend Marc Overmars, 53, is stepping down as sporting director at Belgian club Royal Antwerp for health reasons.
Football
Brännström aims for a simpler Mjällby in relegation battle
A simpler style of play should get Mjällby back on track. New coach Andreas Brännström is optimistic about saving last year's champions in the Allsvenskan relegation battle.
Football
Supporters’ union files complaint with Swedish Ombudsman over police and prosecutor
The football supporters' union SFSU is reporting the police and the prosecution to the Swedish Ombudsman (JO), SFSU writes on its website.
Football
Graham Potter: Dejan Kulusevski is very close to Sweden return
In two weeks, Sweden's football team will begin the Nations League. Dejan Kulusevski could be selected, says national team coach Graham Potter. He is very close, says Potter in SVT's "Morning Studio."
Football
Spanish football federation to pay for egg freezing for women’s national team players
The Spanish Football Federation is paying for national team players to freeze their eggs so that motherhood does not affect their careers. "It is an alternative for those players and referees who wish it," writes the RFEF.
Football
Real Madrid capitalise on Inter blunder to win Champions League opener 2-1
Real Madrid didn't need to create many scoring chances in their Champions League opener. Inter did that for them. Real took advantage of the sloppiness and won 2-1.
Football
Dortmund’s Konstantinos Karetsas taken to hospital after suffering circulatory problems against Villarreal
Dortmund's Greek talent Konstantinos Karetsas, 18, was forced off on a stretcher and taken to hospital after a nasty few minutes in the Champions League match against Villarreal.
Football
Aston Villa end goal drought with 3-2 Champions League win at Club Brugge
Goalless in three straight Premier League matches. In the Champions League, Victor Nilsson Lindelöf’s Aston Villa scored three times. It was enough for a 3-2 away win against Club Brugge.
Football
Luis Pimenta fired by Sogndal after inappropriate behavior allegations, six years after Brommapojkarna exit
Football coach Luis Pimenta was fired from Brommapojkarna in 2018 after allegations of inappropriate behavior. Now he is leaving Norwegian Sogndal for similar reasons.
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Mjällby sacks coach Karl Marius Aksum, Andreas Brännström takes over for the rest of the year
Reigning Swedish football champions Mjällby are struggling in Allsvenskan and are just one point above the relegation zone. Now coach Karl Marius Aksum has been fired.
Football
Mjällby in relegation danger after fifth straight defeat
Mjällby will not defend its SM gold. The question is whether the reigning champions will even remain in the Allsvenskan. "The worst performance since I came to the club," says Mjällby coach Karl Marius Aksum to TV4 Play after the 1-4 home defeat to IFK Göteborg.
Football
Malmö FF and AIK draw 0-0 as winless home run continues for MFF
AIK's nightmare streak in Malmö continues. So does Malmö FF's lackluster home record. The Allsvenskan meeting between the two big clubs ended 0-0.
Football
Champions League Guide: PSG chase third straight title as new season begins
Paris SG won in 2024-25 and 2025-26. Can the French giants win three straight Champions League titles? Now the chase for club football’s most coveted trophy begins, and here’s everything you need to know ahead of the opening round and the season.
Football
AIK talent Kevin Filling out for the rest of the season with knee injury
AIK talent Kevin Filling has a knee injury and will miss the rest of the football season.
Football
Belgian FA withdraws support for Infantino, cites Balogun World Cup scandal
The Belgian Football Association (RBFA) does not support Gianni Infantino for re-election as FIFA president - and points to the World Cup scandal involving Folarin Balogun's red card as an important reason.
Football
Fiorentina fire Fabio Grosso after three straight Serie A defeats
Three league games, three losses. Then Fiorentina coach Fabio Grosso was fired.
Football
Arsenal come from behind to beat Chelsea in London derby, Gyökeres brought on late
Arsenal fell behind early against Chelsea but came back to turn the London derby around. After Martin Ødegaard's 2-1 goal, the home team made an excellent start to the season.
Football
Own goal in stoppage time sinks Elfsborg as Brommapojkarna win 2-1
The Brommapojkarna boys won 2–1 against Elfsborg after the visitors' debutant Viggo Elfström scored an own goal in the 93rd minute.
Football
Häcken held to late 1-1 draw by Malmö in Swedish women’s league
Häcken were going for their tenth straight victory in the women’s Swedish Championship at home against Malmö FF. Then a long ball was lifted into the penalty area and the team from Skåne snatched a point. The match ended 1-1.
Football
Hammarby held to 1-1 by Örgryte after missed chances, crossbar and post haunt Bajen
Hammarby hit both the crossbar and the post - but failed to score a winning goal. It was only 1-1 away against Örgryte. We need to get even better at taking our chances, says Bajen coach Henrik Rydström to TV4 Play.
Football
Infantino to stand for FIFA re-election in 2027 despite calls to resign
Powerful associations have called for his resignation, but the president of the International Football Association (FIFA), Gianni Infantino, wants to remain in his post. "Infantino will stand for re-election," a FIFA spokesperson told the BBC, among others.
Football
New signing Jesper Uneken gives Sirius vital win over Västerås SK as title talk cools
Sirius' new number 9 has introduced himself. Jesper Uneken's 1-0 header secured three points against Västerås SK - and silenced talk of a title race among the league leaders for the time being. It means a lot. It was so nice to give the supporters this after a few tough weeks, they really deserve this, says Sirius star Isak Bjerkebo to TV4 Play.
Football
Manchester City extend perfect start as Enzo Fernandez makes debut in win over Coventry
Nico O'Reilly was supposed to start. But the 21-year-old was dropped and instead, new signing Enzo Fernandez made his debut as Manchester City won 1-0 at home against Coventry in the Premier League.
Football
Halmstad slip to heavy 2-0 defeat at Degerfors as Superettan battle tightens
Superettan is creeping closer for Halmstad. The Halmstad side suffered a heavy 2-0 away loss against fellow bottom team Degerfors.
Football
Red Star Belgrade fined after fans honored Ratko Mladic with chants and banner
After the death of Bosnian Serb war criminal Ratko Mladic, Red Star Belgrade fans celebrated him with chants. Now the Serbian football club is being punished by the European football association UEFA.
Football
Emma Kullberg joins Inter after Juventus exit, set for Champions League campaign
Her contract with Juventus expired this summer - now Emma Kullberg's football career continues at Inter. The 34-year-old has signed a contract that runs until next summer, the Milan club writes on its website.
Football
Isak puts last season behind him after double in Liverpool win at Ipswich
A red-hot Alexander Isak struck twice in three minutes as Liverpool won the away match against Ipswich in the Premier League, 2-0. After just three games, the Swedish international striker has already matched last season's league goal tally.
Football
Away fans banned from heated Celtic-Rangers derby after cup disorder
Away fans will be banned from the heated Glasgow derby between rivals Celtic and Rangers this season, the Scottish Football League has decided after the disorderly scenes in the cup match last spring.
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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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