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. We also have to look forward to the World Cup qualifiers and we are in the process of building a new team, says the national captain.
FootballThe 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).
FootballFrom 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. It was a bit of a sensitive issue then and there, says Kosovare Asllani.
FootballThe superstars were benched. Instead, two teenagers and a trio of 22-year-olds excelled. It looks bright for the national team – despite double losses to Spain. We sowed a seed for the future, says national team manager Tony Gustavsson.
SportsIt 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. 0–1 at home against Spain (0–5 total) was after all a big step forward.
FootballTony 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.
FootballTo 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. It's not over, says Kosovare Asllani before the return match in the Nations League semifinal.
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