Jim Gottfridsson

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. I am incredibly disappointed in how we performed in this match, says Jim Gottfridsson to Max after the loss.

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. Generally, it's pretty weak of us. It's tough right now, says Felix Claar.

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. He may not get the headlines he deserves sometimes, considering there are other big profiles in the team that the media would rather write about.

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.

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. I fall asleep everywhere, all the time, says Gottfridsson in a documentary on SVT.

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. 17 men are in the squad. Three of them will be registered as reserves.

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