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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

Zigiotti Olme's warning: "Keep an extra eye on her"

In Bayern München, she has seen what the striker can do. Now, Julia Zigiotti Olme is warning about Jovana Damnjanović.
Zigiotti Olme's warning: "Keep an extra eye on her"

The Men's Attitude Inspires in the Hunt for a European Championship Spot

The men's national team inspires when the women's national team captain Peter Gerhardsson plans for the European Championship qualifying decider against Serbia. It's the attitudes that we like, he says.
The Men's Attitude Inspires in the Hunt for a European Championship Spot

Start against Luxembourg from the beginning

The backline talent Hanna Wijk gets the chance from the start in tonight's European Championship qualifier against Luxembourg. Wijk plays to the right in the backline, alongside others such as Magdalena Eriksson who is back after a knee injury.
Start against Luxembourg from the beginning

New Swedish goal fest tonight?

On Friday, it became 4-0. Now, national team captain Peter Gerhardsson is hoping for an even bigger goal fest tonight in the return match against Luxembourg.
New Swedish goal fest tonight?

Unimpressive Sweden as Expected Totally Dominant

It will not go down in history as one of Sweden's most impressive national team matches. Nevertheless, it sends the women's football team a big step closer to the European Championship.
Unimpressive Sweden as Expected Totally Dominant

Kafaji from start – Asllani on the bench

Arsenal's Rosa Kafaji starts for Sweden in tonight's European Championship playoff in football away against Luxembourg. The 21-year-old gets the chance ahead of midfield veteran Kosovare Asllani.
Kafaji from start – Asllani on the bench

Sweden top favorite – but has stumbled before

Sweden is a huge favorite in tonight's European Championship playoff against Luxembourg. But Blågult has learned the hard way what lack of focus can mean against "minnow nations".
Sweden top favorite – but has stumbled before

Resigned Asllani: "It's totally outdated"

The planning of the Ballon d'Or gala is "outdated" and the flattery with Saudi Arabia is new evidence that no one is listening. Kosovare Asllani is so tired of Uefa and Fifa that she launches an unexpected idea: a new association just for women's football.
Resigned Asllani: "It's totally outdated"

Wing-back gets her chance as Sweden chases the European Championship

Several players are back in the national team. One is included for the first time.
Wing-back gets her chance as Sweden chases the European Championship
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