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Sweden Bounces Back with 5-1 Victory Over Northern Ireland

Useless one day, brilliant the next. The national football team under Jon Dahl Tomasson's management is inconsistent and unpredictable.

Sweden Bounces Back with 5-1 Victory Over Northern Ireland

Luxembourg vs Sweden: New Faces and Season Kickoff for Swedish Team

What: Luxembourg-Sweden, national football team, men. Where: Stade de Luxembourg.

Luxembourg vs Sweden: New Faces and Season Kickoff for Swedish Team

Benjamin Nygren's Surprise Call-Up to Sweden's National Soccer Team

Benjamin Nygren was sitting at home on the couch with his girlfriend when his mobile phone rang. The display showed a foreign number he didn't recognize.

Benjamin Nygren's Surprise Call-Up to Sweden's National Soccer Team

Injured Gyökeres misses the gathering: "Had problems"

The Swedish attacking star Viktor Gyökeres will miss the national team gathering. He had problems all last week and over the weekend, says national team captain Jon Dahl Tomasson.

Injured Gyökeres misses the gathering: "Had problems"

The Sensation: Milan Eliminated After Red Card

It started in major, but ended in minor. After Theo Hernandez filmed himself to a red card, Feyenoord could equalize to 1–1 and win the double match against Milan with 2–1.

The Sensation: Milan Eliminated After Red Card

Gustaf Nilsson the big hero in CL – and Hien the scapegoat

When the referee blew the whistle to end the round of 16 match between Club Brugge and Atalanta in the Champions League, two Swedes were in the spotlight. Gustaf Nilsson became a big hero for the home team when he secured a penalty in the 92nd minute.

Gustaf Nilsson the big hero in CL – and Hien the scapegoat

Pressed Guardiola ahead of the decisive match

Pep Guardiola has never missed the playoffs in the Champions League. To keep the streak going, he must beat one of Europe's strongest teams in form.

Pressed Guardiola ahead of the decisive match

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

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

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

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"

Nanasi's success against Estonia – took the chance directly

The national team captain Jon Dahl Tomasson thought the 22-year-old had knocked on the door and was worth the chance. Sebastian Nanasi didn't knock.

Nanasi's success against Estonia – took the chance directly

Broken toe leaves Gyökeres alone at the top?

A broken toe can really cause trouble. Alexander Isak's injury came at the most inconvenient time – ahead of the national team's most important match so far under Jon Dahl Tomasson.

Broken toe leaves Gyökeres alone at the top?

The national team build-up takes shape – with many new names

The national team under Jon Dahl Tomasson is a construction site or as he repeatedly says in English with a Danish accent: We are under construction. Hardly anyone who has followed his squad and team selections has missed the large flow of players in and out.

The national team build-up takes shape – with many new names

Another cancellation - but Tomasson sees opportunities

The injury list just gets longer and longer. The latest player to withdraw: St Pauli's Eric Smith.

Another cancellation - but Tomasson sees opportunities

New no for the Blues-Yellows – only one forward in the squad

Alexander Isak was already ruled out. With Gustaf Nilsson's withdrawal, Sweden only has one pure forward for the Nations League gathering.

New no for the Blues-Yellows – only one forward in the squad

After the controversy - Larsson selected: "Good discussion"

Hugo Larsson and Jon Dahl Tomasson have talked it out. After the turbulent last gathering, the 20-year-old is once again part of the Swedish national team.

After the controversy - Larsson selected: "Good discussion"

Haaland goalless – stopped by Inter

He has scored goals in all of the season's Premier League matches. But in the Champions League premiere, Erling Braut Haaland was goalless.

Haaland goalless – stopped by Inter

Match Guide: Sweden-Estonia

They won 3-1 away against Azerbaijan in Thursday's opening match. This evening, Estonia awaits at home when the group play in the Nations League continues.

Match Guide: Sweden-Estonia

Tomasson: It's About Winning Matches

One win and three losses. Now the national team must turn the trend around – when the seriousness kicks in in Baku.

Tomasson: It's About Winning Matches

Tomasson on the super talent: "Made a difference"

A seasoned star trio is missing – a super talent takes their place. When Sweden is to play the year's first competitive national team matches, Tottenham's Lucas Bergvall is included in the squad.

Tomasson on the super talent: "Made a difference"

Official: Nilsson Joins Belgian Giant Club

Gustaf Nilsson is steaming on in Belgium. Now the national team attacker has switched clubs within the country's borders.

Official: Nilsson Joins Belgian Giant Club

Blue and Yellow European Championship Tip: "France are always strong"

France, England and Portugal. They get the most votes when the Swedish national team players guess which team will win the European Championship.

Blue and Yellow European Championship Tip: "France are always strong"

Waiting for Zlatan – a new, heavy Swedish defeat

I'm waiting for Zlatan, this: Still good game intentions that were once again marred by difficult defensive mistakes. Therefore, Serbia had the most fun at the party and gave Jon Dahl Tomasson his third loss in four matches.

Waiting for Zlatan – a new, heavy Swedish defeat