Kosovare Asllani twisted her left leg and was carried off on a stretcher. Now her club, London City Lionesses, has confirmed a cruciate ligament injury. "My heart was broken," the star wrote on Instagram.
SportsNightmare scenes for the Swedish women's national team. National team captain Kosovare Asllani was injured in a league match against West Ham and had to be carried off on a stretcher.
SportsStina Blackstenius started on the bench in the London derby against London City. The Swedish international came off the bench and scored the winning goal in Arsenal's 2–0 victory.
SportsSweden's game was not up to World Cup qualifying standards, admits Kosovare Asllani. But neither was the stadium, she adds. A match like this should not be played on a training pitch.
FootballIf the 1-0 win against Italy was a perfect start to the World Cup qualifiers, Saturday's performance in Stara Pazova was something else entirely. Sweden made a poor showing and dropped points against Serbia for the first time ever, drawing 0-0.
FootballThey beat Italy last time. The same eleven will get the chance again. Here is Sweden's lineup for today's World Cup qualifying match away to Serbia.
FootballThe English league has become the Swedish league. The large influx of blue and yellow players is starting to get on the nerves of the other Super League stars, says Julia Zigiotti Olme - one of five Swedes at Manchester United. They complain that there is a bit too much Swedish.
SportsThe last time Serbia faced Sweden, it was a big Swedish victory. But this time, Serbia has its superstar available. Here are the things to keep an eye on as the women's football team hunts for another victory in the World Cup qualifiers.
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