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Despite Criticism – Reinfeldt Wants to be Re-elected

He has faced criticism during his nearly two years in the position, but Fredrik Reinfeldt wants to be re-elected as chairman of the Swedish Football Association. Currently, there are no opposing candidates.

Despite Criticism – Reinfeldt Wants to be Re-elected

Over 2.5 million spectators in this year's Allsvenskan

Totally 2,588,708 spectators watched Allsvenskan football this season. This means a new record as a 16-team league and an average of 10,786 spectators per match.

Over 2.5 million spectators in this year's Allsvenskan

Proposal: Longer Season and Playoff in Superettan

All-Swedish football far into November from 2026 onwards – and a playoff is introduced in Superettan. These proposals are presented by Swedish Elite Football.

Proposal: Longer Season and Playoff in Superettan

Criticism after the derby: "Spreading across the country"

It is being done too little to counteract negative supporter culture in Sweden. This is what a majority of the Swedish Football Association's 24 districts say.

Criticism after the derby: "Spreading across the country"

TV4 takes over the top league

The Allsvenskan and Superettan are getting a new home. From 2026, the matches will be broadcast by TV4.

TV4 takes over the top league

Criticism of the search: Let things in via the crotch

Large quantities of bangers and pyrotechnics are being smuggled into Swedish football stadiums – for example by hiding them in underwear. The screening of the audience is inadequate, according to the police.

Criticism of the search: Let things in via the crotch

Reinfeldt on the scandal: Completely unacceptable

Fredrik Reinfeldt believes that the scandal scenes reached a "new level" when the Stockholm derby was forced to be interrupted after pyrotechnics were thrown onto the pitch. "It's unfortunate that football is once again being pushed aside", says the Chairman of the Swedish Football Association.

Reinfeldt on the scandal: Completely unacceptable

"Forssmed: 'This is not acceptable, it's dangerous'"

Minister for Sports Jakob Forssmed is not satisfied with the clubs' safety work. The scalp protection at the arenas must be improved, and more violent supporters must be banned, he believes.

"Forssmed: 'This is not acceptable, it's dangerous'"

So "Svennis" is honored on the football pitches

The legendary football coach Sven-Göran "Svennis" Eriksson is being hailed on football pitches around the country. .

So "Svennis" is honored on the football pitches

Black armbands and a minute of silence – this is how "Svennis" is honored

Sven-Göran Eriksson has passed away after a period of illness. In the Allsvenskan and Superettan, a minute of silence will be held at all arenas on Monday and Tuesday.

Black armbands and a minute of silence – this is how "Svennis" is honored

Rosengård recruits club manager from Helsingborg

FC Rosengård has made it clear with a new club manager. The experienced Joel Sandborg steps into the organization immediately.

Rosengård recruits club manager from Helsingborg