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FIFA Rival to Infantino Should Be Non-European, Says Swedish FA Chairman
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FIFA Rival to Infantino Should Be Non-European, Says Swedish FA Chairman

A rival candidate to FIFA’s scandal-plagued president, Gianni Infantino, will soon have to emerge. Most likely, the challenger will not come from Europe
Sweden end 18-match clean-sheet drought with win over Romania
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Sweden end 18-match clean-sheet drought with win over Romania

Sweden 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
Gyökeres praises historic Nations League goal after Sweden’s draw with Bosnia-Herzegovina
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Gyökeres praises historic Nations League goal after Sweden’s draw with Bosnia-Herzegovina

Goals in six straight matches in the Nations League. Viktor Gyökeres, 28, is enjoying himself in the Swedish national team
Sweden look to build on Romania win against Poland in Nations League clash
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Sweden look to build on Romania win against Poland in Nations League clash

Sweden got off to a good start in the Nations League after a 2-1 win over Romania. On Monday, Poland awaits at Strawberry Arena
Potter on Isak's thigh injury: Frustrating for Sweden and Liverpool forward
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Potter on Isak's thigh injury: Frustrating for Sweden and Liverpool forward

Alexander Isak and Hjalmar Ekdal are leaving the national team squad. No replacements will be called up, according to SvFF
Emil Holm leaves Sweden squad after thigh injury against Romania
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Emil Holm leaves Sweden squad after thigh injury against Romania

Emil Holm suffered a thigh injury in the Nations League opener against Romania (2-1). The right-back will now leave the national team squad, the Swedish Football Association has announced
Isak and Gyökeres lead Sweden to 2-1 win over Romania in Nations League opener
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Isak and Gyökeres lead Sweden to 2-1 win over Romania in Nations League opener

Sweden's football men started the Nations League autumn with a victory. Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyökeres showed the way when Blågult defeated Romania 2-1 in Solna
Larsson on World Cup snub: We had a good conversation
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Larsson on World Cup snub: We had a good conversation

Hugo Larsson was disappointed when his World Cup dream was dashed. The 22-year-old does not want to reveal what national team coach Graham Potter said when he got the news that he had been left out
Patrik Wålemark opens up about difficult Feyenoord spell: I lost a bit of myself
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Patrik Wålemark opens up about difficult Feyenoord spell: I lost a bit of myself

National team player Patrik Wålemark gets emotional when he talks about his time at Dutch club Feyenoord. At the age of 20, he broke down mentally at the big club
Sweden wants new FIFA leadership despite Infantino reform proposal
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Sweden wants new FIFA leadership despite Infantino reform proposal

FIFA President Gianni Infantino is opening up to reforms of the International Football Federation. This does not change our position on the issue that we think new leadership is needed for FIFA, says Simon Åström, chairman of the Swedish Football Association
Potter says Sweden negativity from journalists contrasts with fans’ optimism ahead of Nations League
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Potter says Sweden negativity from journalists contrasts with fans’ optimism ahead of Nations League

He took over an injury-hit national football team, led it to the World Cup and reached the last 16 in North America. As national team coach Graham Potter now enters a Nations League gathering, he went on the defensive against several questions from journalists
Swedish FA says FIFA has unreasonable cash reserves as World Cup leaves only 25 million kronor
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Swedish FA says FIFA has unreasonable cash reserves as World Cup leaves only 25 million kronor

This summer's World Cup adventure will bring the Swedish Football Association only 25 million kronor. At the same time, FIFA has around six billion dollars in its coffers
Hugo Larsson called up to Sweden squad, replaces injured Mattias Svanberg
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Hugo Larsson called up to Sweden squad, replaces injured Mattias Svanberg

Hugo Larsson has been called up to the national team ahead of the Nations League. The midfielder replaces Mattias Svanberg, who is injured
Potter leaves out Elanga, Larsson and Swedberg for Sweden's Nations League squad
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Potter leaves out Elanga, Larsson and Swedberg for Sweden's Nations League squad

Anthony Elanga is injured and will miss Sweden's Nations League campaign. So will Hugo Larsson and Williot Swedberg - who, just like at the World Cup, will not be in Graham Potter's national team
First after the World Cup: Potter faces injury concerns and a packed Nations League schedule
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First after the World Cup: Potter faces injury concerns and a packed Nations League schedule

Dejan Kulusevski's possible comeback, Viktor Gyökeres' difficult start at Arsenal and a tough schedule with four games in 11 days. Here are the challenges facing national team coach Graham Potter as the men's national team resumes its Nations League campaign after this summer's World Cup
Infantino to stand for FIFA re-election in 2027 despite calls to resign
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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
Nordic football federations demand independent review of FIFA governance as confidence in Infantino fades
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Nordic football federations demand independent review of FIFA governance as confidence in Infantino fades

The Nordic football associations are demanding a "comprehensive and independent review" of how FIFA is governed. Confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino has been lost
Andreas Georgson named Sweden assistant coach alongside Graham Potter
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Andreas Georgson named Sweden assistant coach alongside Graham Potter

Andreas Georgson will be the new assistant coach for the men's national team. "It has worked very well with Andreas, and the close cooperation within the coaching staff during the World Cup was very positive," says national team manager Kim Källström in a press release
Trump says FIFA would make a mistake replacing Gianni Infantino
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Trump says FIFA would make a mistake replacing Gianni Infantino

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has been widely criticized in recent weeks. Now US President Donald Trump is coming to his defense
FIFA crisis deepens as support and opposition to Infantino split the football world
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FIFA crisis deepens as support and opposition to Infantino split the football world

FIFA President Gianni Infantino's now-scrapped plans to sell parts of the World Cup, among other things, drew heavy criticism. Several influential bodies within the football world have turned against the president, while many also support him
Infantino’s scrapped World Cup share plan triggered FIFA backlash - what happened next
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Infantino’s scrapped World Cup share plan triggered FIFA backlash - what happened next

FIFA President Gianni Infantino's now-abandoned plans to sell parts of the World Cup, among other things, were met with heavy criticism. Several influential bodies within the football world turned against the chairman
FIFA leaders apologize over botched World Cup investment plan, warn against attacks on integrity
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FIFA leaders apologize over botched World Cup investment plan, warn against attacks on integrity

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Swedish Secretary General Mattias Grafström apologized for the botched World Cup plan, while FIFA warned that the federation would not tolerate "attacks on its integrity. "
Infantino calls crisis meeting in Morocco amid growing criticism, seeks support
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Infantino calls crisis meeting in Morocco amid growing criticism, seeks support

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has called a crisis meeting in Morocco on Wednesday. Infantino wants to sort out recent developments and ensure he retains the continued support of member associations - despite massive criticism, several English media outlets report
FIFA secretary general calls turmoil over World Cup plan sad and reprehensible
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FIFA secretary general calls turmoil over World Cup plan sad and reprehensible

FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström breaks his silence after the recent turmoil. In an internal message to employees, which Sky News has seen, Grafström writes that it is a "sad and reprehensible development"
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