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Alexander Straus to Coach Celebrity-Backed Angel City FC

It's teeming with celebrities among the owners of NWSL club Angel City – from this summer onwards, the football team will be coached by a Norwegian. Alexander Straus is leaving Swedish club Bayern München after the season and moving to Los Angeles.

Alexander Straus to Coach Celebrity-Backed Angel City FC

Sweden Frustrated by Another 1-1 Draw Against Wales

Sweden sought revenge for the 1–1 draw last time. But did not succeed in beating Wales this time either.

Sweden Frustrated by Another 1-1 Draw Against 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

Ilestedt Returns to Swedish Squad with Daughter Thanks to New Support

Amanda Ilestedt is back in the national team – with daughter Mila. Without the new player agreement, it would hardly have been possible.

Ilestedt Returns to Swedish Squad with Daughter Thanks to New Support

Sweden Aims for Strong Start Against Wales After Early Goal Scare

A conceded goal after 20 seconds threatened to sink Sweden in Friday's Nations League match against Italy. It must not be repeated against Wales next week.

Sweden Aims for Strong Start Against Wales After Early Goal Scare

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

Olympic Expansion Praised: Women's Football to Feature 16 Teams

A change is needed to maintain the status in the major national team tournaments, says Peter Gerhardsson. Now it's coming.

Olympic Expansion Praised: Women's Football to Feature 16 Teams

Arsenal's Stunning Comeback Secures Champions League Semifinal Spot

Arsenal pulled off a stunning turnaround in the quarterfinal against Real Madrid. The London team scored three goals in 13 minutes and turned around a 0-2 deficit from the first leg to a 3-2 total.

Arsenal's Stunning Comeback Secures Champions League Semifinal Spot

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

Back from cancer – close to a dream comeback

Four months after the cancer diagnosis, Maria Grohs was back between the posts for Bayern München. It was about to become a dream comeback.

Back from cancer – close to a dream comeback

Swedish referee criticism – point loss in Nations League

Magdalena Eriksson directed criticism at the Swiss chief referee Désirée Grundbacher after the points loss away against Wales in the Nations League football. I don't see how you can award a penalty in such a situation, says Sweden's team captain to SVT.

Swedish referee criticism – point loss in Nations League

Fridolina Rolfö on the bench against Wales

Sweden's attacking star Fridolina Rolfö starts on the bench in tonight's Nations League football match away against Wales in Wrexham. .

Fridolina Rolfö on the bench against Wales

Magdalena Eriksson: 'A Very Proud Moment'

Magdalena Eriksson was delighted with three important points against Denmark. But most memorable was the captain's meeting with girlfriend Pernille Harder.

Magdalena Eriksson: 'A Very Proud Moment'

No Nathalie Björn in Sweden's Starting Lineup

Nathalie Björn is not included in Sweden's starting eleven as expected in tonight's Nations League premiere against Denmark in Odense. The blue-yellow center-back missed yesterday's training with an injury feeling, although national team captain Peter Gerhardsson did not entirely want to rule out Björn from playing.

No Nathalie Björn in Sweden's Starting Lineup

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

Double Swedish meetings in the Champions League

Filippa Angeldahl and Amanda Ilestedt, Rosa Kafaji, Stina Blackstenius and Lina Hurtig meet in the Champions League football playoffs. It is clear since the national team stars' teams Real Madrid and Arsenal were drawn against each other in the quarterfinals.

Double Swedish meetings in the Champions League

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"

TV companies reject heavy prices: "Unfortunate"

The Gold and Diamond Ball – Sweden's most prestigious football awards – have lost some of their luster. A few years ago, the awards were presented in front of a million-strong TV audience on TV4.

TV companies reject heavy prices: "Unfortunate"

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?

The Talent is Praised After the Victory: "Has Gotten a Boost"

Already five years ago, she was pointed out as Sweden's next big star. And after this summer's move to Juventus, Hanna Bennison's potential is starting to shine through seriously.

The Talent is Praised After the Victory: "Has Gotten a Boost"

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