Things turned chaotic during Sunday's derby between Häcken and IFK Göteborg. Nine people were in police custody on suspicion of violent rioting, Göteborgs-Posten reports.
FootballBoth 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.
FootballHammarby beat Swedish champions Uppsala 7–0 away, as expected. Despite the win, Häcken can secure the league title on its own on Monday.
FootballHäcken have earned their first point in the Champions League. In the final minute, Anna Anvegård scored to secure a 1–1 draw away to Paris FC.
FootballHammarby are back in the title race after a 2-0 home win over league leaders Sirius in the Swedish Football League. The gap between the teams is now just three points with four rounds remaining. “We’re playing a fantastic game,” Hammarby goalscorer Paulos Abraham tells TV4 Play.
FootballDjurgården’s title hopes suffered a major blow after a 1-1 draw away to IFK Göteborg in the Swedish Football League. The culprit? Their own player Nino Zugelj, who is on loan to Blåvitt.
FootballSirius are being chased by Hammarby and Djurgården in the fight for the Allsvenskan title. At the same time, five teams near the bottom are trying to save themselves from relegation. Here is the guide ahead of the Allsvenskan run-in.
FootballSwedish star Felicia Schröder, 19, was nominated for the Ballon d’Or as young player of the year. But the Real Madrid striker went home empty-handed.
SportsAIK gave their rivals a helping hand in the Swedish title race - only Hammarby took full advantage. Montader Madjed scored a dream goal in a 2-0 away win over Mjällby. “It was really nice,” the 21-year-old told TV4.
FootballDjurgården were on the verge of closing the gap on Sirius in the Swedish title race, but suffered a late setback at home against Örgryte. In added time, Viktor Ekblom headed in the 2–2 equaliser.
SportsLeague leaders Sirius suffered a major setback at home against AIK in their pursuit of the Swedish Championship title. AIK won 2–1, while second-placed Djurgården could only manage a point after conceding a late equaliser at home against Örgryte (2–2).
SportsHäcken’s players could have become champions in blazers at a spa hotel, but the team will have to organize its own gold party. Hammarby keeps the title race alive - for just over a week longer.
FootballWhen it mattered most, Kalmar broke the deadlock. They beat bottom-placed Degerfors 2-1 and moved above them into a safe position in the Allsvenskan.
FootballWith two goals, Joakim Persson came close to becoming a hero for title-chasing Sirius at home against Elfsborg. But the visitors equalised late to make it 2-2. One point isn’t bad, but when you’re leading late in the match, it feels tough, Persson tells TV4.
FootballHäcken crushed Hammarby 3–0 and are surging towards a second straight Swedish championship. “If we play like we did in this match in the remaining games, I don’t see what will stop us,” national team star Anna Anvegård told SVT.
FootballKristian Lien followed up his goal in Djurgården’s derby win over Hammarby with another in their derby win over Brommapojkarna. The top scorer sealed the 2-0 victory for Djurgården and put pressure on leaders Sirius.
FootballDamallsvenskan club Uppsala will fold after this season. Now there are concerns that more clubs could suffer the same fate. Many will have a tough time next year, says Jenny Hermansson, secretary general of Elitfotboll Dam (EFD, the Swedish women’s elite football organization).
FootballIK Uppsala’s women’s team is closing down its elite operations after the current season. Financial uncertainty ahead of next season is cited as the reason.
SportsTwo main sponsors have dropped out, and there is still no TV agreement for next season. Damallsvenskan (Sweden’s top women’s football league) risks losing up to 30 million kronor (about $2.9 million) in revenue, and the clubs could end up in financial crisis. That would be a disaster, says national team star Filippa Angeldahl.
FootballFrom a young, shy talent to one of the world’s hottest strikers. Felicia Schröder is the future of Swedish football, according to her national team teammates. “She’s a character, and that energy is needed,” says Anna Sandberg.
FootballThe women's national football team secured a big win, beating Lithuania 5–0 in the first playoff match in Kaunas. Now Sweden face the return leg in Solna, where they will look to finish the job before a decisive playoff in November or December against either Scotland or the Czech Republic.
FootballDjurgården took their last chance to stay in the title race with Sirius, holding on for a 1–0 win over Hammarby in the Stockholm derby. Bo Hegland was the hero.
FootballLeague leaders Sirius took three crucial points away to Gais (1-0) in their bid for a surprise Swedish Championship title. Attacking star Isak Bjerkebo was the hero for the Uppsala side, putting pressure on chasers Hammarby and Djurgården. “Incredibly nice,” Bjerkebo told TV4.
FootballFelicia Schröder had not scored for Sweden’s national team. Until now. The Real Madrid star scored the first three goals as Sweden cruised to a 5–0 win away to Lithuania in a World Cup playoff. “It feels incredibly good,” Schröder told SVT.
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