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Napoli won – on the anniversary of Maradona's death
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Napoli won – on the anniversary of Maradona's death

On the day five years after his death, Diego Maradona was given a huge tribute by Napoli fans. The team then followed up with a 2-0 victory over Qarabag in the Champions League
Draw for Sweden in World Cup qualifiers
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Draw for Sweden in World Cup qualifiers

Sleepy, slow pace but a beautiful end to a miserable World Cup qualifying campaign. 30-year-old debutant Gustav Lundgren scored late to draw 1-1 against Slovenia and save the national team from an embarrassing fifth straight loss
New setback: Elanga leaves the World Cup qualifiers
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New setback: Elanga leaves the World Cup qualifiers

Here comes the next setback for new national team captain Graham Potter. Midfield star Anthony Elanga is leaving Sweden's World Cup qualifying campaign for personal reasons and will miss the final match at home against Slovenia on Tuesday evening
Guide: Last test before the playoffs – Isak starting?
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Guide: Last test before the playoffs – Isak starting?

In the best of all worlds, the national team at home at Strawberry Arena would have celebrated that the World Cup playoffs are postponed until the summer. The sometimes brutal reality came in between
Elanga: “We are building on something good”
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Elanga: “We are building on something good”

He ensured Sweden equalised away to Switzerland. Then Anthony Elanga had to watch the national team collapse in Geneva – but the midfielder believes in Graham Potter's football
Done: Svanberg striker in tonight's World Cup qualifiers
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Done: Svanberg striker in tonight's World Cup qualifiers

Mattias Svanberg goes straight into Graham Potter's first national team line-up. He will form an attack with Benjamin Nygren in tonight's World Cup qualifier against Switzerland at the Stade de Genève
The stars are missing from Potter's first starting eleven
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The stars are missing from Potter's first starting eleven

Half of the regular starting eleven will be missing when Graham Potter makes his debut as national team captain. So who will get a chance from kick-off against Switzerland at the Stade de Genève?
Match guide: Up for proof for Potter
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Match guide: Up for proof for Potter

Five intense days in Marbella. Graham Potter and the players have never had more time together
The announcement surprised Elanga: "Didn't know"
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The announcement surprised Elanga: "Didn't know"

In all likelihood, a World Cup playoff awaits Sweden. Something that Anthony Elanga was not aware of
Potter offered a scare – the debutant was shocked
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Potter offered a scare – the debutant was shocked

Injured star Viktor Gyökeres is missing from Graham Potter's first squad as Sweden's national team captain. At the same time, the Englishman offers a couple of scares
Sunderland Stuns Chelsea with 93rd-Minute Winner in Premier League
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Sunderland Stuns Chelsea with 93rd-Minute Winner in Premier League

Sunderland has got a sensational start to the Premier League season. After the 2–1 win away to Chelsea, the newcomer climbs, at least temporarily, to second place
Jon Dahl Tomasson Fired After 18 Months of Criticism and Conflicts
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Jon Dahl Tomasson Fired After 18 Months of Criticism and Conflicts

As the first national team captain in Sweden's history, Jon Dahl Tomasson was fired as the men's national team coach. His time was characterized by a criticized playing system, open player conflicts and a fiasco in the World Championship qualification
Kulusevski Praises Tomasson After Swedish National Team Exit
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Kulusevski Praises Tomasson After Swedish National Team Exit

After a historically weak start to the World Championship qualification, Jon Dahl Tomasson was forced to leave his position as Swedish national team captain. The message quickly got the national team players to react on social media
Elanga Apologizes to Swedish Fans After World Cup Qualifying Loss
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Elanga Apologizes to Swedish Fans After World Cup Qualifying Loss

Anthony Elanga's message tonight after the World Championship qualifying fiasco against Kosovo in Gothenburg was emotional. I can only say sorry to the Swedish people who came and watched, he says
Sweden's World Cup Qualifying Struggles Criticized by Experts
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Sweden's World Cup Qualifying Struggles Criticized by Experts

Sweden is last in the World Championship qualifying group after 0–1 at home against Kosovo. Then of course the football experts are not merciful in their criticism
Sweden Suffers Historic Loss to Kosovo in World Cup Qualifiers
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Sweden Suffers Historic Loss to Kosovo in World Cup Qualifiers

A historic debacle – but still the national team can reach the World Championship finals next year. With Jon Dahl Tomasson as the national team manager? 0–1 against Kosovo was the third consecutive loss in the World Championship qualifiers for a national team in free fall
Sweden Must Defeat Kosovo for World Championship Qualification Hopes
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Sweden Must Defeat Kosovo for World Championship Qualification Hopes

World Championship qualification is so far a complete Swedish failure. Yet, to the highest degree, there is a chance to reach the finals in North America next summer
Sweden Revamps Lineup for Crucial World Cup Qualifier Against Switzerland
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Sweden Revamps Lineup for Crucial World Cup Qualifier Against Switzerland

National team captain Jon Dahl Tomasson makes major changes in the starting eleven in the World Championship qualifier against Switzerland at Strawberry arena. More than half of the team after the 0-2 loss to Kosovo in September has been replaced
How Sweden Can Qualify for the 2026 World Championship in Football
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How Sweden Can Qualify for the 2026 World Championship in Football

Double crucial matches await the men's national team in football – at home against Switzerland tonight and against Kosovo on Monday. The road to the World Championship 2026 can also go through a playoff
Sweden Faces Switzerland in Crucial World Championship Qualifier
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Sweden Faces Switzerland in Crucial World Championship Qualifier

All players trained on Thursday ahead of the national football team's World Championship qualifying match against Switzerland. Some question marks exist regarding Isak Hien and Anton Salétros
Switzerland's Yakin Warns of Sweden's Powerful Trio in World Cup Qualifiers
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Switzerland's Yakin Warns of Sweden's Powerful Trio in World Cup Qualifiers

Despite 7–0 on two matches and a dream start to the World Championship qualification: Switzerland's national team captain Murat Yakin and midfield star Granit Xhaka have great respect for Sweden. I would have rather met them in September, says Yakin
How Sweden Can Qualify for the 2026 Football World Championship
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How Sweden Can Qualify for the 2026 Football World Championship

Double crucial matches await the men's national football team – at home against Switzerland and Kosovo. The road to the World Championship 2026 can also go via a playoff
Tomasson Unfazed by Olsen Controversy Ahead of World Cup Qualifiers
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Tomasson Unfazed by Olsen Controversy Ahead of World Cup Qualifiers

National team captain Jon Dahl Tomasson puts no focus on Robin Olsen-gate ahead of the decisive matches in the World Championship qualification. I have talked to some players about it, but I will not put more energy into it, says the Dane at a press conference
Noel Törnqvist Focuses on National Team After Mjällby's Near Championship Win
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Noel Törnqvist Focuses on National Team After Mjällby's Near Championship Win

One single goal separated Mjällby from a secured Swedish Championship gold. But goalkeeper Noel Törnqvist is not worried about any upcoming gold fever
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