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Ken Sema's Hat-Trick Highlights Sweden's Comeback Against Algeria

He has not always had it easy. He has also never felt such strong and heartfelt joy.
Ken Sema's Hat-Trick Highlights Sweden's Comeback Against Algeria

Ken Sema's Hat-Trick Leads Sweden to Victory Over Algeria

Jon Dahl Tomasson said from day one that his national team build would take time. Just over a year later, it can, despite being far from finished, aim for the stars – even without its own.
Ken Sema's Hat-Trick Leads Sweden to Victory Over Algeria

Jordan Larsson Returns to Starting Lineup Against Algeria

Daniel Svensson, Alexander Bernhardsson and Jordan Larsson get the chance. It is some of the changes national team coach Jon Dahl Tomasson makes after the 2–0 win against Hungary on Friday.
Jordan Larsson Returns to Starting Lineup Against Algeria

Ken Sema Expresses Frustration Over Team's Performance

He is kindness itself, but there is another side to Ken Sema. One that hates to lose.
Ken Sema Expresses Frustration Over Team's Performance

Ekdal and Nygren Start in Sweden's Match Against Hungary

The national team captain Jon Dahl Tomasson lets Hjalmar Ekdal start in tonight's international match against Hungary in Budapest. "I have not seen Hjalmar much during my time so it is a good opportunity", says Dahl Tomasson to the association's website.
Ekdal and Nygren Start in Sweden's Match Against Hungary

Sweden Faces Hungary in Low-Interest International Football Match

Is it something to have, football national team matches without any greater sporting value, like the one against Hungary tonight? The national team captain Jon Dahl Tomasson's arms point straight up as an answer to that question. Every chance to get to play together is important, most players think.
Sweden Faces Hungary in Low-Interest International Football Match

Swedish National Team Surprises: Norén and Eriksson Selected

Mjällby's Axel Norén and Hammarby's Victor Eriksson. National team captain Jon Dahl Tomasson offers two surprises in the national team.
Swedish National Team Surprises: Norén and Eriksson Selected

Carolina Neurath Explores Football Wives' Lives in New SVT Series

Carolina Neurath changes tracks in her new SVT series this summer. The economics journalist interviews football wives in "Married to Football".
Carolina Neurath Explores Football Wives' Lives in New SVT Series

Nygren Shines with Debut Goal in National Team Breakthrough

Benjamin Nygren had to throw himself on a plane and get to the national team camp in Marbella. Less than a week later: Debut, goal scorer and a national team breakthrough.
Nygren Shines with Debut Goal in National Team Breakthrough

Sweden Bounces Back with 5-1 Victory Over Northern Ireland

Useless one day, brilliant the next. The national football team under Jon Dahl Tomasson's management is inconsistent and unpredictable.
Sweden Bounces Back with 5-1 Victory Over Northern Ireland

Sweden's National Team Faces Northern Ireland with New Lineup Changes

The national team captain Jon Dahl Tomasson is introducing several changes in the starting lineup in tonight's national team match against Northern Ireland. Benjamin Nygren makes his debut from the start – alongside Alexander Isak in the attack.
Sweden's National Team Faces Northern Ireland with New Lineup Changes

Luxembourg vs Sweden: New Faces and Season Kickoff for Swedish Team

What: Luxembourg-Sweden, national football team, men. Where: Stade de Luxembourg.
Luxembourg vs Sweden: New Faces and Season Kickoff for Swedish Team

Elanga back after the snub: "Good conversations"

Anthony Elanga never answered when national team captain Jon Dahl Tomasson called him on the phone after the quarrel. Now the two have spoken and the Nottingham star is back in the national team.
Elanga back after the snub: "Good conversations"

The Swede sank Djurgården in Europe

Djurgården is the only Swedish team left in this season's European games. But after the first meeting in the Conference League eighth against Cypriot Pafos, they are hanging by a thread.
The Swede sank Djurgården in Europe

The Man with the Gesture Fixed the Swedish Goal Festival

Alexander Isak had a goal disallowed and also missed a penalty. Did it make a difference? Not in a national team that includes Viktor Gyökeres and Dejan Kulusevski.
The Man with the Gesture Fixed the Swedish Goal Festival

Nanasi in the national team's starting eleven

Jesper Karlström and Sebastian Nanasi play from the start. Otherwise, national team captain Jon Dahl Tomasson offers a lot of changes against Azerbaijan in the Nations League finale.
Nanasi in the national team's starting eleven

Match Guide: Sweden - Azerbaijan

The group win and promotion to the B-division were secured by the national football team on Saturday. One task remains before the national team year is over: Azerbaijan at home at Strawberry arena tonight.
Match Guide: Sweden - Azerbaijan

The Stars Shone – The National Team Leaves the Basement

Some of the continent's top strikers should not be stuck in European football's basement. So goodbye, C-division.
The Stars Shone – The National Team Leaves the Basement

Match Guide: Sweden-Slovakia

It's now that it can be decided in the Nations League. Victory against Slovakia and Sweden becomes group winner.
Match Guide: Sweden-Slovakia

From fiasco to confidence in the future – but nothing has been won yet

The bottom was reached in Baku. It couldn't get any worse and a "Resign all"-mood prevailed.
From fiasco to confidence in the future – but nothing has been won yet

Tough competition: "You're more on your toes"

Ken Sema scored his first national team goal, Sebastian Nanasi made sure the word "success" was used in its proper context. Still, neither of them dare assume they will start in the group final against Slovakia in the Nations League.
Tough competition: "You're more on your toes"

Elanga blasts: "Football is brutal"

Emil Forsberg is back in the national football team. However, Anthony Elanga - who plays for the successful team Nottingham - does not get a place in the squad for the Nations League finale.
Elanga blasts: "Football is brutal"

Nanasi's success against Estonia – took the chance directly

The national team captain Jon Dahl Tomasson thought the 22-year-old had knocked on the door and was worth the chance. Sebastian Nanasi didn't knock.
Nanasi's success against Estonia – took the chance directly

One year since the success – Sema hopes for a repeat

Ken Sema's sensational performance as left-back against Estonia in the European Championship qualifiers last autumn was one of the big talking points of the 5-0 victory. That's where his national team career took off.
One year since the success – Sema hopes for a repeat
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