SwedenLivingWorldBusinessSportsEntertainment
Cover image for Mikael Appelgren
Mikael Appelgren

Mikael Appelgren

Sweden sixth in the European Championship - lost in the final second
Sports News

Sweden sixth in the European Championship - lost in the final second

Sweden's men's handball team finished sixth in the European Championship after a one-goal loss to Portugal, 35–36.
Guide: Now it will be decided whether Sweden reaches the European Handball Championship semi-finals
Sports News

Guide: Now it will be decided whether Sweden reaches the European Handball Championship semi-finals

Now it will be decided whether Sweden will reach the semi-finals of the European Handball Championship. Blue and yellow finish the intermediate round against Switzerland, but they no longer have their fate in their own hands
Guide: Sweden under pressure in the European Handball Championship after the loss
Sports News

Guide: Sweden under pressure in the European Handball Championship after the loss

Sweden is under pressure in the European Handball Championship after the loss to Iceland. Four teams are tied on points - and now two straight wins are needed to guarantee a place in the semi-finals
Sweden's first loss after a nightmare first half
Sports NewsTop News

Sweden's first loss after a nightmare first half

Sweden's four straight wins didn't become five when the national handball team suffered a heavy defeat to Iceland. Silver lining: Despite the loss, Sweden still has everything in its own hands to reach the semi-finals in the European Championship
Guide: Sweden chasing a new European Championship victory against Iceland
Sports News

Guide: Sweden chasing a new European Championship victory against Iceland

Sweden has a golden opportunity to reach the semi-finals of the European Handball Championship. After four wins from four, the Swedish team now faces Iceland in the second match of the intermediate round
Dream situation for Sweden in the European Championship after new victory
Sports NewsTop News

Dream situation for Sweden in the European Championship after new victory

Sweden's perfect European Championship run continues untroubled. The Swedish handball team had to struggle for a 35–31 victory against Slovenia in front of just 7,745 spectators at Malmö Arena, but now have one foot in the semi-finals after four straight wins
He is singled out - therefore Sweden must change balls
Sports News

He is singled out - therefore Sweden must change balls

Sweden had to change the ball several times in the European Championship match against Croatia. Goalkeeper Mikael Appelgren's sweat was blamed for the disruption
Guide: After overcoming Croatia, now Slovenia awaits
Sports News

Guide: After overcoming Croatia, now Slovenia awaits

The handball team overcame World Cup runner-up Croatia by eight goals and took two important points in the European Championship intermediate round. Now Slovenia awaits them on Friday in Malmö
Sweden and Palicka flexed their muscles
Sports News

Sweden and Palicka flexed their muscles

World Cup finalist Croatia was seen as the first real test. Then an outstanding Andreas Palicka and the handball masters flexed their muscles in front of 10,247 spectators at Malmö Arena
Guide: Sweden plays group final in Men's European Handball Championship
Sports News

Guide: Sweden plays group final in Men's European Handball Championship

Sweden has already advanced to the intermediate round of the European Handball Championship in Malmö, but the group final against World Cup finalist Croatia is still important. The winner will carry two important points into the next phase of the tournament
Roganovic says he will never refuse responsibility
Sports News

Roganovic says he will never refuse responsibility

The 19-year-old super-talent Nikola Roganovic came on from the bench and scored again from the penalty line. The 20-year-old Andreas Palicka came on and delivered in goal
Guide: After the premiere party - Sweden faces Georgia
Sports News

Guide: After the premiere party - Sweden faces Georgia

Sweden got off to a flying start at the European Handball Championship in Malmö with a victory over the Netherlands in the opening match. Now the championship continues - Georgia awaits on Monday
The super talent Nikola Roganovic made the stadium boil in the European Championship premiere
Sports NewsTop News

The super talent Nikola Roganovic made the stadium boil in the European Championship premiere

A blue-and-yellow European Championship premiere party and a rare breakthrough. The 19-year-old super talent Nikola Roganovic sent Malmö Arena into a frenzy when he scored seven goals for Sweden in the 36–31 victory against the Netherlands
Guide: Time for Sweden's European Handball Championship opener against the Netherlands
Sports News

Guide: Time for Sweden's European Handball Championship opener against the Netherlands

Malmö, Kristianstad, Oslo and Herning are the venues for the European Handball Championship. Sweden opens the tournament against the Netherlands on Saturday evening
Mikael Appelgren says he is at the top of the world again
Sports News

Mikael Appelgren says he is at the top of the world again

It's been 15 years since his debut. Yet Mikael Appelgren feels like a newcomer to the national handball team
Guide to the 17th Men's European Handball Championship
Sports News

Guide to the 17th Men's European Handball Championship

Sweden starts at the European Handball Championship in Malmö on Saturday - but in Oslo and Herning the tournament already starts on Thursday evening. Here is the guide to the 17th men's European Championship tournament
Palicka to hospital after shot to the face
Sports News

Palicka to hospital after shot to the face

A shot straight to the face - and then Andreas Palicka's European Championship comeback was over after just five minutes. The team captain had to leave the field and was later taken to the hospital to have his left eye examined
Sweden beat Brazil after a hot second half
Sports News

Sweden beat Brazil after a hot second half

Sweden won the first of two home games ahead of the European Handball Championship, beating Brazil. A strong second-half performance in blue and yellow produced a 34–27 victory
Apelgren's difficult goalkeeper headache ahead of the European Championship
Sports News

Apelgren's difficult goalkeeper headache ahead of the European Championship

Andreas Palicka, Fabian Norsten or Mikael "Äpplet" Appelgren? The goalkeeper question is giving the national captain a headache ahead of the European Handball Championship. "It's a bit tricky
The European Championship debutant: "I want to do more"
Sports News

The European Championship debutant: "I want to do more"

He is the youngest in the squad and a championship debutant. Nikola Roganovic is therefore expecting a smaller role in the European Championship team – but is aiming for something else
Apelgren: "Got to work a little beforehand"
Sports News

Apelgren: "Got to work a little beforehand"

The new national team captain Michael Apelgren delivered no evasions when he presented his first handball squad. He spoke plainly about why he rejects certain veterans
The Legends' Tributes: "Bigger than Trul's Final"
Sports News

The Legends' Tributes: "Bigger than Trul's Final"

Jan-Ove Waldner and Mikael Appelgren praise the Swedish table tennis players after the heroic turnaround in the team semifinal against Japan in Paris. The biggest thing that has happened here in the Olympic Games for Sweden's part
Carlsbogård: "The team always comes first"
Sports News

Carlsbogård: "The team always comes first"

Fresh Champions League winner with Barcelona and praised by national team teammates. Yet he is somewhat of a hidden gem, the left-winger Jonathan Carlsbogård
Swedish Olympic team grows – eleven new names
Sports News

Swedish Olympic team grows – eleven new names

With a month to go until the Olympic opening ceremony, the Swedish team is growing and now stands at 110 active members. A skateboarder, a hammer thrower, three golfers and a group of swimmers are among the team's newcomers
Show Consent Options

Categories

Information

Sweden Herald

  • Stay informed with the latest news and updates from Sweden in English. From daily news and events happening now, to recaps of what happened in Sweden last night, our coverage keeps you updated. Swedish news today.
  • © Sweden Herald