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Swedish National Team Surprises: Norén and Eriksson Selected

Mjällby's Axel Norén and Hammarby's Victor Eriksson. National team captain Jon Dahl Tomasson offers two surprises in the national team.
Swedish National Team Surprises: Norén and Eriksson Selected

Carolina Neurath Explores Football Wives' Lives in New SVT Series

Carolina Neurath changes tracks in her new SVT series this summer. The economics journalist interviews football wives in "Married to Football".
Carolina Neurath Explores Football Wives' Lives in New SVT Series

Sweden's National Team Faces Northern Ireland with New Lineup Changes

The national team captain Jon Dahl Tomasson is introducing several changes in the starting lineup in tonight's national team match against Northern Ireland. Benjamin Nygren makes his debut from the start – alongside Alexander Isak in the attack.
Sweden's National Team Faces Northern Ireland with New Lineup Changes

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

Elanga back after the snub: "Good conversations"

Anthony Elanga never answered when national team captain Jon Dahl Tomasson called him on the phone after the quarrel. Now the two have spoken and the Nottingham star is back in the national team.
Elanga back after the snub: "Good conversations"

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

Knockout stage awaits for Hien and Atalanta

The national team defender Isak Hien celebrated the victory in the European League with Atalanta in the spring. Ahead, he can look forward to the final in the Champions League.
Knockout stage awaits for Hien and Atalanta

Biggest Events of the 2024 Football Year

The football year 2024 has been an eventful one. From the European Championship party in Germany, to boycotts of the Ballon d'Or gala and rape allegations against one of the world's top players.
Biggest Events of the 2024 Football Year

The Golden Ball to Gyökeres: "Worked extremely hard"

Over the weekend, he shot himself onto an exclusive list. Now, Viktor Gyökeres has once again reached new heights in his career – the star is awarded the Golden Ball.
The Golden Ball to Gyökeres: "Worked extremely hard"

Bjorn and Hien, the Year's Top Defenders

Nathalie Björn and Isak Hien have many common denominators. National team players, foreign pros and with the primary task of protecting their own team.
Bjorn and Hien, the Year's Top Defenders

Falk and Johansson Goalkeepers of the Year

Jennifer Falk and Viktor Johansson - not unexpectedly, they are the goalkeepers of the year in Swedish football. For Häcken's and the women's national team's goalkeeper, it is the third time she receives the award.
Falk and Johansson Goalkeepers of the Year

Match Guide: Sweden - Azerbaijan

The group win and promotion to the B-division were secured by the national football team on Saturday. One task remains before the national team year is over: Azerbaijan at home at Strawberry arena tonight.
Match Guide: Sweden - Azerbaijan

Late decisions for Tomasson – players with "problems"

Injuries, burdens, and then a suspension. Jon Dahl Tomasson has a lot to consider when it comes to the starting eleven against Azerbaijan.
Late decisions for Tomasson – players with "problems"

He was very down in the locker room

Already after 25 minutes, the national football team's captain, Victor Nilsson Lindelöf, limped off. The defender suffered a new injury shortly after returning to the football pitch.
He was very down in the locker room

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

The Team Captain's Nightmare - Injured against Slovakia

Victor Nilsson Lindelöf slammed his palms into the grass on the Strawberry arena in frustration, time and time again. Then he ripped off the captain's armband and left the pitch.
The Team Captain's Nightmare - Injured against Slovakia

The national team starts against Slovakia

Victor Nilsson Lindelöf and Alexander Isak are back in the national team. Both were missing in the starting eleven against Slovakia in Bratislava.
The national team starts against Slovakia

Match Guide: Sweden-Slovakia

It's now that it can be decided in the Nations League. Victory against Slovakia and Sweden becomes group winner.
Match Guide: Sweden-Slovakia

The Hot Prospect – Spanish Top Club Shows Interest

The offensive national team trio Alexander Isak, Viktor Gyökeres, and Dejan Kulusevski receive great international attention. A bit under the radar, centre-back Isak Hien sneaks by.
The Hot Prospect – Spanish Top Club Shows Interest

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"

Root of the week's player in CL

If you score three goals in a Champions League match, you're naturally chosen as the player of the week in the European club championship. Sporting Lisbon's and the Swedish national team's Viktor Gyökeres has been named the best player of the round after his hat-trick against Manchester City in the match that Sporting won 4–1.
Root of the week's player in CL

CL success for the Swede: zero intact

Four matches – zero conceded goals. Part of Atalanta's Champions League success: Isak Hien.
CL success for the Swede: zero intact

Elanga blasts: "Football is brutal"

Emil Forsberg is back in the national football team. However, Anthony Elanga - who plays for the successful team Nottingham - does not get a place in the squad for the Nations League finale.
Elanga blasts: "Football is brutal"
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