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The new national team captain: "It's a bit messy"

Many injured players and a national team organization that is not complete. National team captain Michael Apelgren is not experiencing a gentle start to the new job: It's a bit messy, to say the least.

The new national team captain: "It's a bit messy"

"Gottfridsson: 'Just as shocked as everyone else'"

The national handball team gets a fresh start this week. And Jim Gottfridsson looks rather forward than digs into what has been.

"Gottfridsson: 'Just as shocked as everyone else'"

Apelgren: "Got to work a little beforehand"

The new national team captain Michael Apelgren delivered no evasions when he presented his first handball squad. He spoke plainly about why he rejects certain veterans.

Apelgren: "Got to work a little beforehand"

Glenn Solberg leaves the national team: "Following my heart"

Glenn Solberg has played his last match with the Blue-Yellow. The Norwegian is leaving his job as national team captain for the men's handball team.

Glenn Solberg leaves the national team: "Following my heart"

The Star Likely to Miss Handball World Championship

The national handball team's star Felix Claar will most likely miss the World Championship in January. His club Magdeburg writes on their website that the midfielder has been forced to undergo surgery on his Achilles tendon and if the rehabilitation goes as planned, the club expects Claar to return to play first after the World Championship break.

The Star Likely to Miss Handball World Championship

Felix Claar to miss several months of the season

The Swedish handball star Felix Claar injured his foot during the Olympic Games in Paris. Now his club Magdeburg announces that it is a serious injury.

Felix Claar to miss several months of the season

Furious over missed penalty: "Damn it"

Sweden wanted a penalty when Oscar Bergendahl had a scoring opportunity in the final seconds. The referees thought otherwise – and now the Olympic Games are over for the handball men.

Furious over missed penalty: "Damn it"

New Power Quartet – but Swedish Men Out of the Olympic Games

Still another nerve-wracking quarterfinal, but this time without a happy blue-yellow ending. The Swedish handball men have finished playing in the Olympic Games after 31–32 against gold favorite Denmark.

New Power Quartet – but Swedish Men Out of the Olympic Games

The Joyful News: Claar Back in the Olympic Games Quarterfinals

A tough Olympic Games quarterfinal against Denmark awaits the Swedish handball men. Then Felix Claar is back in the team.

The Joyful News: Claar Back in the Olympic Games Quarterfinals

Sweden quarterfinal-ready: "Can beat anyone"

Sweden's handball men have averted the crisis and are clear for the Olympic Games quarterfinal. The 40-27 victory in the morning match against Japan secured the advancement.

Sweden quarterfinal-ready: "Can beat anyone"

Olympic Games debutant: "Just tried to enjoy it"

Olympic Games debut in a pressured situation and a must-win match. Jonathan Edvardsson, 27, handled it gallantly and contributed with three goals.

Olympic Games debutant: "Just tried to enjoy it"

Crisis meeting gave a boost: "A good and nice meeting"

A "crisis meeting" on Thursday where the players got to talk things through yielded results. The handball men crushed Croatia 38-27 in the crucial match and are still in the quarterfinals of the Olympic Games.

Crisis meeting gave a boost: "A good and nice meeting"

The Blue-Yellow Nightmare: Claar Misses the Decisive Match

First, Jim Gottfridsson was suspended. Late on Thursday evening, the nightmare news also arrived that Felix Claar, who complained of heel pain after the last match, will miss the handball national team's decisive match against Croatia in the Olympic Games on Friday.

The Blue-Yellow Nightmare: Claar Misses the Decisive Match

The Blue-Yellow Olympic Crisis: "Can Do So Much Better"

Felix Claar has back problems, Jim Gottfridsson risks suspension and Sweden may miss the Olympic Games quarterfinal. In short: It's a crisis situation for the Swedish handball men.

The Blue-Yellow Olympic Crisis: "Can Do So Much Better"

Sweden's fiasco – lost to Slovenia

What a bottom slap, Sweden. The handball men are in trouble in the Olympic Games after 24–29 against Slovenia.

Sweden's fiasco – lost to Slovenia

A Blow That Hurt – Weak Swedish Olympic Debut

The hyped Swedish handball guys got a direct hit in the OS premiere. The question is what consequences the 27-30 loss to Germany will have.

A Blow That Hurt – Weak Swedish Olympic Debut

Carlsbogård: "The team always comes first"

Fresh Champions League winner with Barcelona and praised by national team teammates. Yet he is somewhat of a hidden gem, the left-winger Jonathan Carlsbogård.

Carlsbogård: "The team always comes first"

Tough to handle before the Olympics: "Maybe I said it when I was drunk"

Felix Claar's season can be summed up with a single word: Best. Even in the whole world? No, if you say that you're being a bit kind, says Claar.

Tough to handle before the Olympics: "Maybe I said it when I was drunk"

Sweden won thrilling OS rehearsal

Nine days to the Olympic premiere. Then Sweden won the last dress rehearsal against Egypt with 32–26, after a turnaround in the second half.

Sweden won thrilling OS rehearsal

Swedish Olympic team grows – eleven new names

With a month to go until the Olympic opening ceremony, the Swedish team is growing and now stands at 110 active members. A skateboarder, a hammer thrower, three golfers and a group of swimmers are among the team's newcomers.

Swedish Olympic team grows – eleven new names

Goalkeeper profile gets new Olympic chance – as one of 17

The goalkeeper Mikael Appelgren makes a comeback in the national team and is selected in the squad for the Olympics in Paris. Fantastic fun, says "The Apple", who hasn't quite grasped the happy news.

Men's Handball Olympic Squad Selected - Three to be Cut

17 players have been selected for the men's handball squad for the Olympics in Paris this summer. All players will travel to Paris before the squad is trimmed to 14 players.

Men's Handball Olympic Squad Selected - Three to be Cut

Ekberg's cryptic Olympic message: "We'll see"

Niclas Ekberg sets a point for a long and successful professional career in Kiel. And leaves at the same time a cryptic answer regarding possibly Olympic Games play with Sweden in the summer.

Ekberg's cryptic Olympic message: "We'll see"

Swedish CL hero: "Can't grasp it"

Fabian Norsten came in and played big in Ålborg's goal – and now the Swedish hidden ace has to play the final against Barcelona in the Champions League. I can't really grasp it, says the 23-year-old.

Swedish CL hero: "Can't grasp it"