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Star Duo Back: "Revenge to Take"

Both Felix Claar and Max Darj are back in the national team when the handball men are reloading after the World Championship disappointment. "We have revenge to exact", says federation captain Michael Apelgren ahead of the double match against Norway.

Star Duo Back: "Revenge to Take"

Apelgren after World Championship fiasco: "I take full responsibility"

Sweden is already eliminated from the World Championship. And the honeymoon is over for Michael Apelgren.

Apelgren after World Championship fiasco: "I take full responsibility"

Sweden eliminated from the World Championship: "Totally bloody worthless"

What a shock – and what a tough Swedish blow. A weak Sweden lost to Brazil (24–27) and is eliminated from the Handball World Championship already before the last match in the intermediate round.

Sweden eliminated from the World Championship: "Totally bloody worthless"

So the gap after the star will be filled: "Dream situation"

Felix Claar is missing from Sweden's World Championship team – but how big will the loss be? Much depends on what Jim Gottfridsson can deliver as a midfielder. It's a dream position for me to try to bounce back to "the top of the world" again, where I was once, says the 32-year-old Scanian.

So the gap after the star will be filled: "Dream situation"

"He didn't care about what he said"

Michael Apelgren is a handball nerd who loves to dig deep into small details. Now and then, it might go overboard.

"He didn't care about what he said"

Guide: Ahead of the Men's Handball World Championship

Sweden is revenge-hungry after the Olympic Games miss last summer, but injuries interfere. The favorite position instead ends up as usual on Denmark.

Guide: Ahead of the Men's Handball World Championship

The Gold Maker Ahead of the World Championship: "Dreaming of the Best"

The national handball team lacks some of its sharpest weapons in the World Championship. But gets back an old gold winner – who wants more.

The Gold Maker Ahead of the World Championship: "Dreaming of the Best"

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"