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Star Duo Back: "Revenge to Take"
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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
The piece ends in the national team after the World Championship fiasco
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The piece ends in the national team after the World Championship fiasco

Andreas "Stycket" Nilsson has played 160 national handball games. On Sunday evening, he will play his last in the insignificant World Championship finale against Norway
After new Handball World Championship disappointment: "Bites us in the butt again"
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After new Handball World Championship disappointment: "Bites us in the butt again"

Too few saves, too many technical errors and too late finish in the last attack. The national handball team had a lot to ponder over after 37–37 in the World Championship match against Portugal
"We're bloody awful when it matters most"
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"We're bloody awful when it matters most"

Sweden had a final attack to win - but didn't even get a shot. The World Championship match against Portugal ended 37-37
"Aging Crisis" in the World Championship squad: "We must think"
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"Aging Crisis" in the World Championship squad: "We must think"

Sweden is playing the World Championship with "the aging national team" – where the average age is close to 30 years. It raises one or two questions about the future of Swedish men's handball
Veterans shone in Swedish premiere crush
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Veterans shone in Swedish premiere crush

Sweden got a flying start at the World Championship in handball. The veterans showed the way in the premiere victory, 39–21, against Japan
Star's World Championship Criticism: "Has Lost its Charm"
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Star's World Championship Criticism: "Has Lost its Charm"

Sweden has a tough and tricky road to the medal matches in the Handball World Championship. But it was clear already before the draw was made
So the gap after the star will be filled: "Dream situation"
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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
Guide: Ahead of the Men's Handball World Championship
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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
He replaces Bergendahl in the Swedish World Championship squad
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He replaces Bergendahl in the Swedish World Championship squad

Injured midfielder Oscar Bergendahl is replaced in the Swedish World Championship team – by a left-hander. Olle Forsell Schefvert has received a call-up from the handball national team's head coach Michael Apelgren
World Championship Sensation: Niclas Ekberg Back in the National Team
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World Championship Sensation: Niclas Ekberg Back in the National Team

He has not played championships for two years. But at the Handball World Championship in January, Niclas Ekberg is back
"Gottfridsson: 'Just as shocked as everyone else'"
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"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
Apelgren: "Got to work a little beforehand"
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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
Confirmed: Gottfridsson changes club next summer
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Confirmed: Gottfridsson changes club next summer

Jim Gottfridsson is moving to Hungary next summer. The Swedish handball star has signed a three-year contract with Pick Szeged, which will come into effect as of July 1, 2025
"It's Clear That You Don't Want Denmark"
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"It's Clear That You Don't Want Denmark"

Sweden wanted to avoid Denmark in an Olympic Games quarterfinal. But it was a wish that was not fulfilled
Sweden quarterfinal-ready: "Can beat anyone"
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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
Olympic Games debutant: "Just tried to enjoy it"
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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
Crisis meeting gave a boost: "A good and nice meeting"
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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
The Blue-Yellow Nightmare: Claar Misses the Decisive Match
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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 Blow: Jim Gottfridsson is Sent Off
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The Blow: Jim Gottfridsson is Sent Off

The Blue-Yellow Olympic Crisis: "Can Do So Much Better"
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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
Sweden's fiasco – lost to Slovenia
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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
A Blow That Hurt – Weak Swedish Olympic Debut
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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
Carlsbogård: "The team always comes first"
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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
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