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Gottfridsson says he has a little more to give at European Handball Championship
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Gottfridsson says he has a little more to give at European Handball Championship

Jim 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
Euro fiasco for Sweden - misses European Championship semi-final
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Euro fiasco for Sweden - misses European Championship semi-final

The national handball team's fiasco is complete. Sweden received no help from Slovenia or Hungary - and missed the European Championship semi-final
Sweden close to new fiasco after 32-32 draw with Hungary - it's piss
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Sweden close to new fiasco after 32-32 draw with Hungary - it's piss

The 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
Guide: Now it will be decided whether Sweden reaches the European Handball Championship semi-finals
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Guide: Now it will be decided whether Sweden reaches the European Handball Championship semi-finals

Now 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
Guide: Sweden under pressure in the European Handball Championship after the loss
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Guide: Sweden under pressure in the European Handball Championship after the loss

Sweden 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
Guide: Sweden chasing a new European Championship victory against Iceland
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Guide: Sweden chasing a new European Championship victory against Iceland

Sweden 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
Felix Claar is perhaps the best in the world, teammates say
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Felix Claar is perhaps the best in the world, teammates say

Felix 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
Guide: After overcoming Croatia, now Slovenia awaits
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Guide: After overcoming Croatia, now Slovenia awaits

The 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
Guide: Sweden plays group final in Men's European Handball Championship
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Guide: Sweden plays group final in Men's European Handball Championship

Sweden 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
Sweden advances to intermediate round of European Handball Championship after big victory over Georgia
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Sweden advances to intermediate round of European Handball Championship after big victory over Georgia

Two matches and two victories. After a 38–29 win against Georgia, Sweden is already through to the intermediate round of the European Handball Championship
Supporters from the North Atlantic can take over Malmö
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Supporters from the North Atlantic can take over Malmö

Iceland 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
Guide: After the premiere party - Sweden faces Georgia
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Guide: After the premiere party - Sweden faces Georgia

Sweden 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
Guide: Time for Sweden's European Handball Championship opener against the Netherlands
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Guide: Time for Sweden's European Handball Championship opener against the Netherlands

Malmö, Kristianstad, Oslo and Herning are the venues for the European Handball Championship. Sweden opens the tournament against the Netherlands on Saturday evening
Jim Gottfridsson chasing revenge - Don't want to experience it again
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Jim Gottfridsson chasing revenge - Don't want to experience it again

Jim Gottfridsson has played in twelve straight championships and has helped win four medals. But his most vivid memory is a disastrous failure
Guide to the 17th Men's European Handball Championship
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Guide to the 17th Men's European Handball Championship

Sweden 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
European Championship star Jim Gottfridsson becomes cartoon character, says it's great to be on the cover
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European Championship star Jim Gottfridsson becomes cartoon character, says it's great to be on the cover

Jim 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
Sweden beat Brazil after a hot second half
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Sweden beat Brazil after a hot second half

Sweden 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
The European Championship debutant: "I want to do more"
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The European Championship debutant: "I want to do more"

He is the youngest in the squad and a championship debutant. Nikola Roganovic is therefore expecting a smaller role in the European Championship team – but is aiming for something else
Palicka: "I don't feel like I need to prove myself"
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Palicka: "I don't feel like I need to prove myself"

He has done it before – and would love to do it again. Despite an injury-filled autumn, Andreas Palicka is back in goal and ready for the home European Championship
Andreas Palicka to Miss Sweden's Handball Matches Against Spain Due to Injury
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Andreas Palicka to Miss Sweden's Handball Matches Against Spain Due to Injury

Andreas Palicka will miss the handball national team matches against Spain due to an elbow injury. Instead, new goalkeepers are given the chance
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
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