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"Saudis' investment increases – over 900 sponsorship agreements"

Saudi Arabia's billion-dollar investment in sports has increased significantly during the year. Over 900 sponsorship agreements are linked to the authoritarian state - just in 2024.

"Saudis' investment increases – over 900 sponsorship agreements"

Isak substituted early – new feared injury

The injury-plagued Alexander Isak was substituted out already after 20 minutes in Newcastle's match against Crystal Palace. .

Isak substituted early – new feared injury

Tough for Isak's Newcastle - lost to West Ham

Alexander Isak's streak stopped at goal in four straight matches for Newcastle. The popularity among the club's supporters cannot be mistaken.

Tough for Isak's Newcastle - lost to West Ham

Referee suspended after Isak-miss

The Polish video referees Pawel Malec and Daniel Stefański are suspended after the blunder at Strawberry arena on Tuesday. It was then that Alexander Isak had a goal incorrectly disallowed for offside in Sweden's big win over Azerbaijan, 6–0.

Referee suspended after Isak-miss

Uefa acknowledges: Isak was robbed of a goal

Alexander Isak became furious when he had a goal disallowed for offside in the Nations League match against Azerbaijan. Now, the European Football Association (Uefa) acknowledges the mistake.

Uefa acknowledges: Isak was robbed of a goal

"It's incredible - he's a goal machine"

"Goal machine" and "obsessed with winning" – Viktor Gyökeres was praised by his teammates after the goal show against Azerbaijan. Himself, he calmly states: Of course, you wanted to do one more, but now it became four and that was well approved anyway.

"It's incredible - he's a goal machine"

Tomasson on the future: "We can reach far"

Offensive, entertaining, and most importantly: The national team wins and the potential for improvement is significant, according to national team captain Jon Dahl Tomasson. We have a lot to improve.

Tomasson on the future: "We can reach far"

Isak's harsh criticism: "Worst I've seen"

It was not Alexander Isak's evening when Sweden defeated Azerbaijan 6–0. First, he got a goal disallowed due to an incorrect offside, then he missed a penalty.

Isak's harsh criticism: "Worst I've seen"

The Man with the Gesture Fixed the Swedish Goal Festival

Alexander Isak had a goal disallowed and also missed a penalty. Did it make a difference? Not in a national team that includes Viktor Gyökeres and Dejan Kulusevski.

The Man with the Gesture Fixed the Swedish Goal Festival

Nanasi in the national team's starting eleven

Jesper Karlström and Sebastian Nanasi play from the start. Otherwise, national team captain Jon Dahl Tomasson offers a lot of changes against Azerbaijan in the Nations League finale.

Nanasi in the national team's starting eleven

Match Guide: Sweden - Azerbaijan

The group win and promotion to the B-division were secured by the national football team on Saturday. One task remains before the national team year is over: Azerbaijan at home at Strawberry arena tonight.

Match Guide: Sweden - Azerbaijan

Ayari on the praise: "I just do my best"

In a short time, Yasin Ayari has established himself in what is considered the world's best league and in the national team. The 21-year-old is the midfielder of the autumn in Swedish football.

Ayari on the praise: "I just do my best"

Ayari shines again: "I go out and do my thing"

Super trio Viktor Gyökeres, Alexander Isak, and Dejan Kulusevski receive a lot of attention in the national team. But behind that trio, central midfielder Yasin Ayari is taking more and more for himself.

Ayari shines again: "I go out and do my thing"

"Gyökeres: 'Wanted to score an early goal'"

He scores goals for Sporting in the Portuguese league and in the Champions League. When Viktor Gyökeres came home to Stockholm, he didn't disappoint.

"Gyökeres: 'Wanted to score an early goal'"

The Stars Shone – The National Team Leaves the Basement

Some of the continent's top strikers should not be stuck in European football's basement. So goodbye, C-division.

The Stars Shone – The National Team Leaves the Basement

The national team starts against Slovakia

Victor Nilsson Lindelöf and Alexander Isak are back in the national team. Both were missing in the starting eleven against Slovakia in Bratislava.

The national team starts against Slovakia

Match Guide: Sweden-Slovakia

It's now that it can be decided in the Nations League. Victory against Slovakia and Sweden becomes group winner.

Match Guide: Sweden-Slovakia

"Kulusevski: We're going out and doing what we love"

The national team captain Jon Dahl Tomasson and the players call it a final. The national team's supporters are hooked.

"Kulusevski: We're going out and doing what we love"

From fiasco to confidence in the future – but nothing has been won yet

The bottom was reached in Baku. It couldn't get any worse and a "Resign all"-mood prevailed.

From fiasco to confidence in the future – but nothing has been won yet

The Hot Prospect – Spanish Top Club Shows Interest

The offensive national team trio Alexander Isak, Viktor Gyökeres, and Dejan Kulusevski receive great international attention. A bit under the radar, centre-back Isak Hien sneaks by.

The Hot Prospect – Spanish Top Club Shows Interest

Isak's tribute: "They're talking about him in England"

Alexander Isak, Dejan Kulusevski and Viktor Gyökeres are the hottest candidates to win the Golden Ball of the year. But it's not a topic the national team's super trio talks about.

Isak's tribute: "They're talking about him in England"

Isak on the weather warning: "Became a bit worried anyway"

The red weather warning in Spain was sent to people's mobile phones. It got national team star Alexander Isak to react.

Isak on the weather warning: "Became a bit worried anyway"

Tough competition: "You're more on your toes"

Ken Sema scored his first national team goal, Sebastian Nanasi made sure the word "success" was used in its proper context. Still, neither of them dare assume they will start in the group final against Slovakia in the Nations League.

Tough competition: "You're more on your toes"

Isak's success - behind Newcastle's turnaround

The Swedish national team forwards show goal form ahead of this week's Nations League gathering. Alexander Isak's fourth goal in as many matches was behind Newcastle's turnaround to a 3–1 win over Nottingham.

Isak's success - behind Newcastle's turnaround