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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.

"Gottfridsson: 'Just as shocked as everyone else'"

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.

Apelgren: "Got to work a little beforehand"

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.

Confirmed: Gottfridsson changes club next summer

"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.

"It's Clear That You Don't Want Denmark"

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.

Sweden quarterfinal-ready: "Can beat anyone"

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.

Olympic Games debutant: "Just tried to enjoy it"

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.

Crisis meeting gave a boost: "A good and nice meeting"

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 Blue-Yellow Nightmare: Claar Misses the Decisive Match

The Blow: Jim Gottfridsson is Sent Off

The Swedish handball star Jim Gottfridsson is suspended for one match in the Olympic Games tournament after being sent off against Slovenia yesterday. He will therefore miss the meeting with Croatia on Friday.

The Blow: Jim Gottfridsson is Sent Off

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.

The Blue-Yellow Olympic Crisis: "Can Do So Much Better"

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.

Sweden's fiasco – lost to Slovenia

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.

A Blow That Hurt – Weak Swedish Olympic Debut

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.

Carlsbogård: "The team always comes first"

Tough to handle before the Olympics: "Maybe I said it when I was drunk"

Felix Claar's season can be summed up with a single word: Best. Even in the whole world? No, if you say that you're being a bit kind, says Claar.

Tough to handle before the Olympics: "Maybe I said it when I was drunk"

Gottfridsson on the illness: "Never alert"

The handball star Jim Gottfridsson has broken his nose four times. Something that has caused big problems in everyday life.

Gottfridsson on the illness: "Never alert"

Goalkeeper profile gets new Olympic chance – as one of 17

The goalkeeper Mikael Appelgren makes a comeback in the national team and is selected in the squad for the Olympics in Paris. Fantastic fun, says "The Apple", who hasn't quite grasped the happy news.

Men's Handball Olympic Squad Selected - Three to be Cut

17 players have been selected for the men's handball squad for the Olympics in Paris this summer. All players will travel to Paris before the squad is trimmed to 14 players.

Men's Handball Olympic Squad Selected - Three to be Cut