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Arsenal's Stunning Comeback Secures Champions League Semifinal Spot

Arsenal pulled off a stunning turnaround in the quarterfinal against Real Madrid. The London team scored three goals in 13 minutes and turned around a 0-2 deficit from the first leg to a 3-2 total.

Arsenal's Stunning Comeback Secures Champions League Semifinal Spot

Ilestedt and Hurtig Return to Sweden's Squad for Nations League Matches

The Arsenal duo Amanda Ilestedt and Lina Hurtig have been selected for the national team again for the Nations League home matches against Italy and Wales. It's going to be fun to get her back and see where she is in her football qualities, says Sweden's national team captain Peter Gerhardsson about Ilestedt.

Ilestedt and Hurtig Return to Sweden's Squad for Nations League Matches

Arsenal Fared Poorly - Fell Heavily in Madrid

It's a tough uphill climb for the Swedish team Arsenal in the battle for a semifinal spot in the Champions League. Filippa Angeldahl's Real Madrid won the first quarterfinal match 2–0 at home on the Alfredo di Stéfano stadium.

Arsenal Fared Poorly - Fell Heavily in Madrid

Swedish success player back – but benched

Amanda Ilestedt is back after becoming a mom. But the successful player from the World Championship 2023 does not get a place in the upcoming Nations League squad.

Swedish success player back – but benched

Double Swedish meetings in the Champions League

Filippa Angeldahl and Amanda Ilestedt, Rosa Kafaji, Stina Blackstenius and Lina Hurtig meet in the Champions League football playoffs. It is clear since the national team stars' teams Real Madrid and Arsenal were drawn against each other in the quarterfinals.

Double Swedish meetings in the Champions League

City advances after drama – without the injured star

Manchester City is clear for the league cup final in football after 2–1 in the semi-final away against Arsenal. This despite the fact that they lacked their attacking star Khadija Shaw, who was subjected to abuse on social media after the team's last meeting.

City advances after drama – without the injured star

Stina Blackstenius' success: Decided the top match

The top meeting in Super League between Arsenal and Manchester City was at least a thrilling story. National team star Stina Blackstenius made sure to get a leading role.

Stina Blackstenius' success: Decided the top match

Back after pregnancy: "Emotional"

Arsenal's 5–0 win over Bristol City was anything but exciting. For a Swedish substitute, the match was still special.

Back after pregnancy: "Emotional"

No Messi or Ronaldo – a new era for football

During Monday evening, the world's best soccer player is announced. For the first time since 2003, neither Lionel Messi nor Cristiano Ronaldo are nominated.

No Messi or Ronaldo – a new era for football

Rytting Kaneryd behind the win – sank Aston Villa

The club has won the last four seasons. But Chelsea wants more.

Rytting Kaneryd behind the win – sank Aston Villa

Ilestedt has become a mom

In March, national team defender Amanda Ilestedt took a break from football because she was pregnant. Now, the 31-year-old and her partner Rainer Müller have become parents to a daughter.

Ilestedt has become a mom

Arsenal's Draw: New Home Arena

Women's football in England is growing rapidly. For Arsenal's part, it means, for example, that the women's team has now got the same main arena as the men's team.

Arsenal's Draw: New Home Arena

Kafaji: "I've shared small secrets"

Rosa Kafaji left Häcken for Arsenal just a month ago. Now she's back to face her old club team in the Champions League.

Kafaji: "I've shared small secrets"

Newly Built Häcken Wants to Shake Arsenal

Häcken has rebuilt half the team since the last Champions League game. But the self-confidence remains in the squad, notes new acquisition Paulina Nyström.

Newly Built Häcken Wants to Shake Arsenal

Nightmare draw for Swedish CL teams

Both Hammarby and Häcken got a nightmare draw in the qualifying round of the women's Champions League. Häcken will face "Swedish club" Arsenal and Hammarby will take on Benfica.

Nightmare draw for Swedish CL teams

No Swedish players nominated for Ballon d'Or

The prestigious Ballon d'Or can be won by 60 different football players. None of them come from Sweden.

No Swedish players nominated for Ballon d'Or

National Team Star Signs with Arsenal: "Fantastic"

From Häcken to Arsenal. The Swedish national team player Rosa Kafaji is moving to the English giant club.

National Team Star Signs with Arsenal: "Fantastic"