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Swedish Stars Propel London City Lionesses to English Top League

It became a nerve-wracking drama when the Swedish club London City Lionesses secured promotion to the English top league. The big-spending capital club let slip a 2-0 lead to 2-2 against top contender Birmingham, but managed to hold on and win the series.

Swedish Stars Propel London City Lionesses to English Top League

London City Lionesses Near Top League Promotion with Three Matches Left

In a time when the big men's clubs have started to dominate on the women's side as well, London City Lionesses have gone their own way. Now the club is stumblingly close to the top league.

London City Lionesses Near Top League Promotion with Three Matches Left

Asllani Reflects on Missed Goal in Sweden's Draw with Wales

The goal was open, the ball came perfectly. But Kosovare Asllani shot.

Asllani Reflects on Missed Goal in Sweden's Draw with Wales

Sweden Frustrated by Missed Chances in 1-1 Draw with Wales

The opportunities were there. But the goals were missing.

Sweden Frustrated by Missed Chances in 1-1 Draw with Wales

Hanna Bennison Returns to Sweden's Starting Lineup Against Wales

Hanna Bennison is back in the Swedish starting lineup for Tuesday evening's Nations League match against Wales. .

Hanna Bennison Returns to Sweden's Starting Lineup Against Wales

Fridolina Rolfö Seals Dramatic 3-2 Win for Sweden Over Italy

A shock start, a rescue with face, a missed penalty, a free kick in the crossbar and a new penalty in the final seconds. Sweden-Italy had it all.

Fridolina Rolfö Seals Dramatic 3-2 Win for Sweden Over Italy

Hedvig Lindahl Honored in Emotional Farewell at Sweden-Italy Match

A powerful national team career was bid farewell on Friday evening. What Hedvig Lindahl has done in the Swedish jersey is unparalleled, says Sweden's star defender Magdalena Eriksson.

Hedvig Lindahl Honored in Emotional Farewell at Sweden-Italy Match

Zigiotti Olme Starts for Sweden Against Italy in Nations League Clash

Bayern Munich's Julia Zigiotti Olme takes a place in the starting lineup in tonight's Nations League match against Italy. The women's national team coach Peter Gerhardsson gives the 27-year-old a chance ahead of Juventus' Hanna Bennison.

Zigiotti Olme Starts for Sweden Against Italy in Nations League Clash

Linda Sembrant to Retire After Final European Championship

National team veteran Linda Sembrant has made up her mind. After four World Championships, two European Championships and two Olympic Games, this summer's football European Championship in Switzerland will be the defender's last championship in her career, reports Aftonbladet.

Linda Sembrant to Retire After Final European Championship

Ilestedt and Hurtig Return to Sweden's Squad for Nations League Matches

The Arsenal duo Amanda Ilestedt and Lina Hurtig have been selected for the national team again for the Nations League home matches against Italy and Wales. It's going to be fun to get her back and see where she is in her football qualities, says Sweden's national team captain Peter Gerhardsson about Ilestedt.

Ilestedt and Hurtig Return to Sweden's Squad for Nations League Matches

VAR and Saudi Arabia – the questions that brought down Reinfeldt

The criticism of the work environment at the association, the controversial VAR statement, and the support for Saudi Arabia's World Championship bid. Here are the schisms that brought down Fredrik Reinfeldt, who has announced that he will not stand for re-election in the presidential election of the Swedish Football Association.

VAR and Saudi Arabia – the questions that brought down Reinfeldt

Reinfeldt declines - jumps off the chairmanship election

Fredrik Reinfeldt is rejected for re-election to the chairmanship in the Swedish Football Association. The electoral committee instead proposes that SEF chairman Simon Åström becomes the new chairman.

Reinfeldt declines - jumps off the chairmanship election

Swedish success player back – but benched

Amanda Ilestedt is back after becoming a mom. But the successful player from the World Championship 2023 does not get a place in the upcoming Nations League squad.

Swedish success player back – but benched

Reinfeldt Challenged - He Wants to Become the New Chairman

The Swedish Football Association's chairman Fredrik Reinfeldt gets an opponent candidate at the annual meeting in March. Simon Åström, chairman of Swedish Elite Football, is nominated as a candidate for the chairman post.

Reinfeldt Challenged - He Wants to Become the New Chairman

The Sports Year 2025 – Here are the Swedish Stars

2025 is a packed sports year with many major championships. Here we have selected 13 Swedish stars who will be in focus.

The Sports Year 2025 – Here are the Swedish Stars

Rytting Kaneryd receives the Diamond Ball: "A whole new level"

Better than ever – and best in Sweden. Johanna Rytting Kaneryd is awarded the Diamond Ball for the first time.

Rytting Kaneryd receives the Diamond Ball: "A whole new level"

FIFA World Championship to Saudi Arabia – despite criticism

Despite the criticism, the International Football Federation (Fifa) voted as expected in favour of the World Championship in Spain, Portugal and Morocco 2030 and the World Championship 2034 in Saudi Arabia. .

FIFA World Championship to Saudi Arabia – despite criticism

This is why Sweden risks an unusually tough European Championship draw

Sweden took itself to yet another major football championship. But the effort in the qualifying round opens up for a nightmare draw in the European Championship 2025.

This is why Sweden risks an unusually tough European Championship draw

Asllani: The European Championship will be my last championship

First, Sweden qualified for the European Championship. Then, Kosovare Asllani revealed that the championship in Switzerland next year will be her last in her career.

Asllani: The European Championship will be my last championship

Sweden to the European Championship – had a party at Tele2

A championship-free summer had to suffice. Sweden's women's football team is ready for the European Championship 2025 after completely dominating Serbia.

Sweden to the European Championship – had a party at Tele2

Rolfö back - starts as Sweden chases European Championship

This evening, Sweden will secure a spot in the European Championship in football. Then, Barcelona star Fridolina Rolfö will step in from the start.

Rolfö back - starts as Sweden chases European Championship

The Icon is Thanked - But Can She Be Replaced?

When Sweden's most capped player is finally saying goodbye, the question arises: Has the national team managed to replace Caroline Seger? It's hard to live up to her qualities, she had a lot of everything, acknowledges national team coach Peter Gerhardsson. .

The Icon is Thanked - But Can She Be Replaced?

Asllani's criticism of Reinfeldt: "Different opinions"

Sweden is likely to vote in favor of Saudi Arabia hosting the men's football World Championship 2034. Kosovare Asllani is critical.

Asllani's criticism of Reinfeldt: "Different opinions"

Janogy replaces Rolfö against Serbia

Fridolina Rolfö is missing from Sweden's starting eleven in tonight's important European Championship playoff away against Serbia. In her place, Madelen Janogy gets the chance from the start.

Janogy replaces Rolfö against Serbia