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Isabelle Haak makes European Championship history in Sweden’s loss to Italy
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Isabelle Haak makes European Championship history in Sweden’s loss to Italy

Sweden is out of the European Championship, but Isabelle Haak has once again made volleyball history. The star has scored more points than any other player in a single European Championship
Sweden push world champions Italy to the limit in EuroVolley quarter-final loss
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Sweden push world champions Italy to the limit in EuroVolley quarter-final loss

Sweden's European Championship journey is over. The Swedish volleyball women fell to Italy 1–3 in sets (25–21, 24–26, 21–25, 23–25), after pushing the reigning world champion to the limit
Filippa Brink on the struggle to build a pro volleyball career as Sweden face Italy in Euro quarter-finals
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Filippa Brink on the struggle to build a pro volleyball career as Sweden face Italy in Euro quarter-finals

Volleyball national team defender Filippa Brink is used to staying out of the spotlight, which is usually directed at star spikers like Isabelle Haak. Now the libero talks about the unusual position and the struggle for a professional career
Italy brace for Isabelle Haak challenge in European Championship quarter-final against Sweden
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Italy brace for Isabelle Haak challenge in European Championship quarter-final against Sweden

Italy are the gold medal favourites in the European Volleyball Championship. Now the team is feeling the pressure, as they once again face Isabelle Haak and the Swedish national team in the quarter-finals
Sweden reach European Volleyball Championship quarter-finals after win over Czech Republic
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Sweden reach European Volleyball Championship quarter-finals after win over Czech Republic

Sweden is through to the quarter-finals of the European Volleyball Championship after a 3-0 win over host nation the Czech Republic. Now world champion Italy awaits in the quarter-finals on Wednesday
Sweden’s European Championship match moved from new Brno arena to exhibition hall
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Sweden’s European Championship match moved from new Brno arena to exhibition hall

The idea was that the Swedish volleyball team would play the round of 16 in a new multi-arena in Brno, but the women's European Championship finals had to be moved to an exhibition hall. "It was a little different," says Vilma Julevik
Mother's tribute to Isabelle Haak: Her openness can help others with fatigue syndrome
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Mother's tribute to Isabelle Haak: Her openness can help others with fatigue syndrome

Two years ago, Isabelle Haak suffered from fatigue syndrome. Now she is once again the face of Swedish volleyball, as Sweden prepares for the European Championship finals in the Czech Republic
Czech Republic braces for Isabelle Haak threat ahead of Sweden clash in Euro volleyball round of 16
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Czech Republic braces for Isabelle Haak threat ahead of Sweden clash in Euro volleyball round of 16

Isabelle Haak is seen as the diamond of the Swedish volleyball team - and the Czech Republic do not expect to be able to stop her in Monday's round of 16 at the European Championship. If she hits as hard as we know she can, then we cannot stop her, says Czech spiker Michaela Mlejnková
Sweden women’s volleyball team faces Czech Republic in EuroVolley round of 16 after mental reset
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Sweden women’s volleyball team faces Czech Republic in EuroVolley round of 16 after mental reset

After the group stage in Gothenburg, the Swedish volleyball women are in Brno for the round of 16 against host country the Czech Republic. Now it's all about mental recovery
Sweden to face host Czech Republic in European Championship round of 16 after loss to France
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Sweden to face host Czech Republic in European Championship round of 16 after loss to France

Sweden's volleyball women fell to favorites France in the final group-stage match of the home European Championship in Gothenburg, which ended 3-1 in sets. This means that Sweden, already qualified for the playoffs, will meet host and higher-ranked Czech Republic in the round of 16
Haak sets European Championship scoring record as Sweden stun Croatia
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Haak sets European Championship scoring record as Sweden stun Croatia

Volleyball star Isabelle Haak improved on her own European Championship record by scoring 52 points as Sweden pulled off the shock win against Croatia. "It's a personal record, but it wasn't something on my bucket list, but it was fun," says Haak
Sweden reach European Championship playoffs after stunning comeback, Haak scores record 52 points
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Sweden reach European Championship playoffs after stunning comeback, Haak scores record 52 points

The nightmare start turned into a dream victory - and a play-off spot in the European Championship. Isabelle Haak improved her own European Championship record and scored an incredible 52 points as the Swedish volleyball women turned a 0-2 deficit into a 3-2 victory in a thriller against Croatia
Sweden suffer first loss as Italy win in straight sets at European Championship
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Sweden suffer first loss as Italy win in straight sets at European Championship

World champions Italy proved too tough for the Swedish women's volleyball team in the European Championship. The Olympic and world champions won in straight sets at Scandinavium in Gothenburg
Haak faces club teammate Sarah Fahr as Sweden meet Italy at European Championship
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Haak faces club teammate Sarah Fahr as Sweden meet Italy at European Championship

On a daily basis, they share a house, bake cinnamon rolls and win titles together at one of the world's best volleyball clubs. Today, Swedish superstar Isabelle Haak and Italian teammate Sarah Fahr meet at the European Championship
Sweden beat Slovakia 3-2 to move closer to European Championship playoffs
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Sweden beat Slovakia 3-2 to move closer to European Championship playoffs

The European Championship playoffs are approaching for the Swedish women's national volleyball team. Blue and yellow took their second straight victory - this time against Slovakia by 3-2 in sets
Isabelle Haak on record crowd for Sweden’s Euro opener: Goosebumps
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Isabelle Haak on record crowd for Sweden’s Euro opener: Goosebumps

Sweden's European Championship opener brought a record crowd for the Swedish women's volleyball team - never before have so many people seen the national team in action. During the national anthem, there were goosebumps deluxe, says Isabelle Haak about the support from the stands
Sweden opens European Championship with 3-0 win over Montenegro in front of record crowd
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Sweden opens European Championship with 3-0 win over Montenegro in front of record crowd

Sweden opened the European Championship at Scandinavium at home with a victory over Montenegro and a record crowd. It was really cool to see the crowd, it was completely full, says Isabelle Haak after the 3-0 victory in the European Volleyball Championship
Malin Hallin gets school leave to make European Championship debut for Sweden in Gothenburg
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Malin Hallin gets school leave to make European Championship debut for Sweden in Gothenburg

Just over five years ago she attended her first volleyball training session, and this week Malin Hallin makes her debut at the home European Championship in Gothenburg. “It was very shocking, because I haven’t played for very long,” says the 17-year-old
Sweden set for historic home Women’s Volleyball European Championship in Gothenburg
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Sweden set for historic home Women’s Volleyball European Championship in Gothenburg

For the first time, Sweden will host the Women's Volleyball European Championship. A record crowd is expected when star spiker Isabelle Haak and the rest of the Swedish squad take to the court for the opening match at Scandinavium
Guide: Sweden hosts historic Women’s Volleyball European Championship for the first time
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Guide: Sweden hosts historic Women’s Volleyball European Championship for the first time

For the first time, Sweden will host the Women's Volleyball European Championship. A record crowd is expected when world-renowned spiker Isabelle Haak and the rest of the Swedish squad take the court for the opening match at Scandinavium
Anna Haak criticizes volleyball schedule, says more rest is needed
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Anna Haak criticizes volleyball schedule, says more rest is needed

National team games during the summer and club games during the rest of the year. Volleyball has a hectic schedule with little time for rest
Sweden names European Championship squad with four debutants
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Sweden names European Championship squad with four debutants

With 23 days left until the European Volleyball Championship, women’s national team coach Lorenzo Micelli has announced the 14 players who will have the honor of representing Sweden at the tournament, which is being played in Sweden, the Czech Republic, Turkey and Azerbaijan. "The girls are fantastic," Micelli says in a press release
Isabelle Haak leads Sweden’s comeback win over Slovenia in European League final first leg
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Isabelle Haak leads Sweden’s comeback win over Slovenia in European League final first leg

Sweden found itself in a tough position in the European League final. Then one of the world’s best players stepped up
Isabelle Haak’s Italian boyfriend is not a fan of pineapple on pizza
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Isabelle Haak’s Italian boyfriend is not a fan of pineapple on pizza

Volleyball star Isabelle Haak is back in Sweden for a game with the national team. She has her Italian boyfriend Jacopo Preti with her
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