Jim Gottfridsson has played 190 international matches, but the veteran has now been left out of the national handball team’s squad for its European Championship qualifiers against Greece and Luxembourg. “We believe there are players in that position who have performed better,” national team coach Michael Apelgren says.
SportsHandball star Jim Gottfridsson is being left out of the next Sweden squad, Aftonbladet reports, citing sources. The 34-year-old has been a regular in the national team for more than ten years.
SportsHandball star Jim Gottfridsson is returning home to his parent club IFK Ystad. But playing in the second division does not mean giving up on Sweden. "I am a player who has always said yes, always been available," says the national team veteran.
SportsJim Gottfridsson and his former club, Hungarian side Pick Szeged, have reached an agreement. "The club has expressed its regret," the Swedish handball star writes on Instagram.
SportsJim Gottfridsson is now breaking his silence after being fired from Pick Szeged. The handball star does not want to comment on the legal process - but states: "I regret nothing. I also know that I did nothing."
SportsHe was fired from Pick Szeged. But on the national team, Jim Gottfridsson is still an important player. "I can't comment on the club or the process," says national team captain Michael Apelgren - also the club coach in Hungary.
SportsJim Gottfridsson missed his club's last three games. Now Gottfridsson explains why. Pick Szeged has terminated his contract.
SportsJim Gottfridsson, 33, would have liked more playing time at the European Handball Championship and is not finished with the national team. "I will show today that I have a little more to give at this level," says the midfielder.
SportsThe national handball team's fiasco is complete. Sweden received no help from Slovenia or Hungary - and missed the European Championship semi-final. "I am, of course, disappointed," says national team captain Michael Apelgren to Viaplay.
SportsThe handball masters are on the verge of another championship fiasco. A convulsive Sweden managed only a 32–32 draw against Hungary and will need help to reach the European Championship semi-finals. Andreas Palicka missed an open goal from long range in the final seconds of the drama.
SportsNow it will be decided whether Sweden will reach the semi-finals of the European Handball Championship. Blue and yellow finish the intermediate round against Switzerland, but they no longer have their fate in their own hands.
SportsSweden is under pressure in the European Handball Championship after the loss to Iceland. Four teams are tied on points - and now two straight wins are needed to guarantee a place in the semi-finals.
SportsSweden has a golden opportunity to reach the semi-finals of the European Handball Championship. After four wins from four, the Swedish team now faces Iceland in the second match of the intermediate round.
SportsFelix Claar has taken over as Sweden's playmaker. How good is the 29-year-old handball player? Maybe the best in the world, says national-team teammate Albin Lagergren.
SportsThe handball team overcame World Cup runner-up Croatia by eight goals and took two important points in the European Championship intermediate round. Now Slovenia awaits them on Friday in Malmö.
SportsSweden has already advanced to the intermediate round of the European Handball Championship in Malmö, but the group final against World Cup finalist Croatia is still important. The winner will carry two important points into the next phase of the tournament.
SportsTwo matches and two victories. After a 38–29 win against Georgia, Sweden is already through to the intermediate round of the European Handball Championship. Now a group final awaits against World Cup finalist Croatia. "It's going to be a blast on Wednesday," said Jim Gottfridsson to Viaplay.
SportsIceland are already set to advance - the Faroe Islands are on the verge of a shock. Malmö Arena could be invaded by supporters from the North Atlantic islands in the main round of the European Handball Championship. It will be a very good crowd, says Swedish star Jim Gottfridsson.
SportsSweden got off to a flying start at the European Handball Championship in Malmö with a victory over the Netherlands in the opening match. Now the championship continues - Georgia awaits on Monday.
SportsMalmö, Kristianstad, Oslo and Herning are the venues for the European Handball Championship. Sweden opens the tournament against the Netherlands on Saturday evening.
SportsJim Gottfridsson has played in twelve straight championships and has helped win four medals. But his most vivid memory is a disastrous failure. "You really want revenge. You don't want to experience the feeling from last year again," the veteran says ahead of the European Handball Championships.
SportsSweden starts at the European Handball Championship in Malmö on Saturday - but in Oslo and Herning the tournament already starts on Thursday evening. Here is the guide to the 17th men's European Championship tournament.
SportsJim Gottfridsson has won European Championship gold, World Championship silver and several other championship medals. Now the national team veteran can add a comic-book character to his list of achievements. He appears under the name "Tim Getskäggsson" in the latest issue of Kalle Anka. "I've read Kalle Anka myself, so it's great to be on the cover now," says the 33-year-old.
SportsSweden won the first of two home games ahead of the European Handball Championship, beating Brazil. A strong second-half performance in blue and yellow produced a 34–27 victory. Felix Claar celebrated his birthday by scoring seven goals.
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