One hundred and nine days of waiting are over. The weekend marks the start of Allsvenskan and here's what you need to know ahead of the premiere round.
FootballThe Swedish football players Mahmoud Eid, 31, and Viktor Lövgren, 34, got to flee in panic from the earthquake in Bangkok. I thought it was over, says Eid to Aftonbladet, who together with Lövgren plays for Bangkok United in Thailand's top league.
FootballIFK Värnamo gets to play at Finnvedsvallen again this year and in the Allsvenskan premiere against Sirius on Monday.
FootballSirius was on the way to send "the most champions" Västerås SK out of the bandy SM-finals. Then Martin Landström responded with a solo goal and shot his Västerås to the semifinal – just 31 seconds into overtime at Studenternas IP in Uppsala.
SportsAudience party in the stands, but on the ice, most things went against Bollnäs. Arch-rival Edsbyn won the Boxing Day derby with 6–1 after the home team conceded two own goals and missed a penalty. It's important to win a match like this, says Edsbyn's veteran Per Hellmyrs.
SportsAndreas Engelmark bid farewell in Brommapojkarna, whereupon Christer Mattiasson had to leave in Sirius. Now the coach puzzle is solved. Engelmark takes over in the Uppsala club.
SportsMalmö FF vs Rosengård. The Swedish Cup for women offers a highly interesting derby directly in the group stage next year. In the men's group stage, a meeting between Djurgården and IFK Göteborg awaits, among other things.
FootballSirius sacks the coach Christer Mattiasson, writes the club on its website.
SportsAlready after 25 minutes, the national football team's captain, Victor Nilsson Lindelöf, limped off. The defender suffered a new injury shortly after returning to the football pitch. He was very down in the dressing room, says national team colleague Emil Holm.
FootballGAIS has made a sensationally strong comeback in the top division this year. Are "The Mackerels" even the best in town? Much suggests that after the derby win, 2–1, away against Häcken.
FootballHammarby stormed towards a spot in Europe next summer. Then, the champion team Malmö FF caught up with a 0-2 deficit to 2-2 at Tele2 Arena. I see this as a lesson. We need to learn from the champions, says Hammarby's team captain Nahir Besara.
FootballBazoumana Touré, 18. There we have the Allsvenskan's current biggest party pooper. The Ivorian's two goals against Sirius put an end to all potential celebrations in Malmö.
FootballStand scandal, derby loss, and a coaching duo that got fired. The recent days' events stir up strong emotions in and around Djurgården. In the midst of it all: 1–2 loss at home against Vitória Guimarães in the Conference League. It's sour, says goal scorer Daniel Stensson.
FootballMalmö FF had more than one hand on Lennart Johansson's trophy. Then the away team Värnamo equalized on a penalty to 1–1 in the 89th minute. Despite the point loss, MFF can secure the SM gold in the next round against bottom team Västerås.
FootballIs the gold struggle decided? Much suggests so. Yet, there is enough tension to spare when the men's top division in football enters the final stretch. This applies ahead of the five remaining rounds.
FootballThe victory against Roma was the greatest in the club's history, according to the club manager. Next, Elfsborg await Galatasaray in the Europa League – and the dream of a final tournament is alive to the highest degree. We can compete against everyone. We have shown that now, says goalkeeper Isak Pettersson.
FootballIFK Norrköping's Moutaz Neffati was completely sure he had equalized – but none of the referees saw that the ball was in. Instead, Sirius could win 2–0 and Norrköping must continue their struggle for a new Allsvenskan contract.
FootballAt halftime, the lights in the locker room were turned off. Only the light from the TV flickered. Coach Mikkjal Thomassen gave new directives, the match changed and AIK secured a 1-0 win against Sirius.
SportsSituation after situation. But also rescue after rescue. The top meeting between Djurgården and Mjällby ended 1–1 after impressive goalkeeper play.
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