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The national team dreams of a home European Championship: "Absolutely magical"
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The national team dreams of a home European Championship: "Absolutely magical"

Today, Sweden can be awarded the 2029 European Football Championship. Kosovare Asllani is keeping her fingers crossed – even though she herself won't be playing for that long
Guide: Will Sembrant finish with a bronze?
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Guide: Will Sembrant finish with a bronze?

A late goal leaves Sweden at a disadvantage in the race for a Nations League bronze. A victory against France, in Linda Sembrant's final international match, is required to secure the medal
Asllani opens up about continuing in the national team
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Asllani opens up about continuing in the national team

Kosovare Asllani probably can't quit the national team. Not yet
Sweden lost in extra time: "Frustrating"
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Sweden lost in extra time: "Frustrating"

A big step forward. A long-awaited goal forward
Schröder on top again – this is how Sweden starts
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Schröder on top again – this is how Sweden starts

Tony Gustavsson looks to be building for the future already now. For the second match in a row he is giving several young, untested players a chance
Ready to risk the medal – for the future
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Ready to risk the medal – for the future

Sweden face France in a Nations League bronze medal match tonight. Then national team captain Tony Gustavsson is prepared to throw in untested players – even though it could cost him the victory
"Had the courage to fight for the development of women's football"
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"Had the courage to fight for the development of women's football"

The absence of Magdalena Eriksson in the national team is palpable. Gone is an excellent center back, a leader but also a voice that was happy to speak up
Gustavsson about the conversation: "There were some tears"
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Gustavsson about the conversation: "There were some tears"

One of Sweden's key players has unexpectedly resigned. Magdalena Eriksson's announcement was hard to accept for Tony Gustavsson
Asllani continued – several young people selected
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Asllani continued – several young people selected

Kosovare Asllani is in Sweden's squad for the third-place match against France in the Nations League. But there was also a lot of youth when Tony Gustavsson presented the squad
Government ready to support the European Football Championship financially
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Government ready to support the European Football Championship financially

The government is now announcing that it is ready to contribute financially to a Women's European Football Championship in Sweden and Denmark in 2029. We view Sweden as an organizer very positively, says Minister of Social Affairs and Sports Jakob Forssmed (KD)
Gold price a “sensitive issue”: Looking strong
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Gold price a “sensitive issue”: Looking strong

From teammates in the national team to rivals in the women's Swedish women's gold medal match. The duel between Häcken, Hammarby and Malmö FF became a hot topic during the last national team meeting
Young Talent Shines for National Team Despite Losses to Spain
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Young Talent Shines for National Team Despite Losses to Spain

The superstars were benched. Instead, two teenagers and a trio of 22-year-olds excelled
Sweden Exits Nations League After 0-1 Loss to Spain in Return Match
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Sweden Exits Nations League After 0-1 Loss to Spain in Return Match

It became no Nations League miracle. But in the semi-final return at Gamla Ullevi, the future Swedish football national team showed glimpses of something promising
Tony Gustavsson Benches Key Stars for Sweden's Nations League Clash
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Tony Gustavsson Benches Key Stars for Sweden's Nations League Clash

Tony Gustavsson benches several of the stars in tonight's return against Spain in the Nations League. Neither Stina Blackstenius nor Fridolina Rolfö are included from the start – instead, Häcken duo Felicia Schröder and Monica Jusu Bah get the chance in the attack
Sweden vs Spain: Nations League Semifinal Preview
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Sweden vs Spain: Nations League Semifinal Preview

Sweden Eyes Comeback Against Spain in Nations League Semifinal
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Sweden Eyes Comeback Against Spain in Nations League Semifinal

To turn around 0–4 against Spain, not even Tony Gustavsson believes in, despite home ground and a sold-out Gamla Ullevi behind them. But the players do
Sweden's Starting Lineup for Nations League Semifinal Against Spain
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Sweden's Starting Lineup for Nations League Semifinal Against Spain

Tony Gustavsson kept his word. The new national team captain's first starting eleven will be the one he has shown up in the training sessions this week
Kosovare Asllani Eyes Nations League Title After 17 Years with Sweden
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Kosovare Asllani Eyes Nations League Title After 17 Years with Sweden

A Nations League title, is it really something to have? For Kosovare Asllani it would mean everything. For me it would have been a bit like the circle is closed if we bring it home, says the national team captain
Tony Gustavsson Faces Spain in Nations League Semifinal Debut
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Tony Gustavsson Faces Spain in Nations League Semifinal Debut

There will be no gentle start for the women's national team's new head coach Tony Gustavsson. World number one Spain awaits in the Nations League semi-final in Málaga
Tony Gustavsson Aims for Offensive Play with Swedish Women's Team
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Tony Gustavsson Aims for Offensive Play with Swedish Women's Team

Tony Gustavsson wants to build a "forward-leaning" national team. The last Swedish national team captain who threw himself with such dreams went completely wrong
Kosovare Asllani Joins Nations League Squad Amid Future Uncertainty
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Kosovare Asllani Joins Nations League Squad Amid Future Uncertainty

National team star Kosovare Asllani, 36, is in the squad for the national football team's upcoming Nations League semifinals against Spain. How it will be after that is, however, unclear
Marika Domanski Lyfors Steps Down as Sweden's National Team Manager
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Marika Domanski Lyfors Steps Down as Sweden's National Team Manager

Marika Domanski Lyfors, who was affected by cancer last year, leaves the job as national team manager after 17 years. She will remain in the women's national team as a senior advisor
Kosovare Asllani Scores Winning Goal Ahead of National Team Decision
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Kosovare Asllani Scores Winning Goal Ahead of National Team Decision

Kosovare Asllani scored the only goal of the match when newcomer London City beat West Ham in the Super League football. In three days, it will be shown whether the 36-year-old is still an international player or not
SVT to Broadcast English Super League Matches Weekly in Sweden
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SVT to Broadcast English Super League Matches Weekly in Sweden

English Super League is seen as the world's premier league. Now it becomes through SVT's investment widely available to football-interested Swedes – at least once a week
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