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Stina Blackstenius is the new captain - leading by example
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Stina Blackstenius is the new captain - leading by example

Four captains instead of just one. But most evidence suggests Stina Blackstenius will wear the captain's armband in the World Cup qualifier against Denmark tonight
Johanna Rytting Kaneryd likely to miss World Cup qualifier against Denmark, coach won’t risk key player
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Johanna Rytting Kaneryd likely to miss World Cup qualifier against Denmark, coach won’t risk key player

Chelsea star Johanna Rytting Kaneryd looks set to miss the World Cup qualifier against Denmark. That would mean another key player would be absent
Guide: Sweden's hunt for a World Cup ticket to Brazil next year - meets Denmark
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Guide: Sweden's hunt for a World Cup ticket to Brazil next year - meets Denmark

Sweden were held to a 0–0 draw with Serbia last time out. Now group leader Denmark awaits in the next step in the fight for a World Cup ticket to Brazil next year
Rosa Kafaji wants to take the chance, says she has been ready for a couple of years
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Rosa Kafaji wants to take the chance, says she has been ready for a couple of years

Stina Blackstenius will captain Sweden in the World Cup qualifier against Denmark on Tuesday - if she starts. Meanwhile, Rosa Kafaji is ready to take over Kosovare Asllani's playing position
Chelsea star Johanna Rytting Kaneryd could miss Sweden's World Cup qualifiers
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Chelsea star Johanna Rytting Kaneryd could miss Sweden's World Cup qualifiers

Sweden has already lost a lot of regulars ahead of the World Cup qualifier against Denmark. Now Chelsea star Johanna Rytting Kaneryd is also at risk of missing the match
Confirmed: Nathalie Björn's season is over
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Confirmed: Nathalie Björn's season is over

Nathalie Björn announces on Instagram that her football season is over.
National team star Nathalie Björn's season may be over after injury in Chelsea comeback
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National team star Nathalie Björn's season may be over after injury in Chelsea comeback

National team star Nathalie Björn was injured during her comeback for Chelsea. Her season is now likely over
National team defender injured five minutes into comeback
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National team defender injured five minutes into comeback

National team star Nathalie Björn played her first football match since early December. The defender was injured just five minutes after being substituted on in the League Cup final against Manchester United
Swedish stars take over England: Best league
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Swedish stars take over England: Best league

The 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
Rolfö on the bench - 19-year-old makes Sweden national team debut
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Rolfö on the bench - 19-year-old makes Sweden national team debut

19-year-old Bella Andersson will make her debut for Sweden in tonight's World Cup qualifier against Italy. It will be the Real Madrid defender's debut for the senior national team
Asllani trusts the young players: They have taken charge
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Asllani trusts the young players: They have taken charge

Kosovare Asllani does not see a Swedish center-back crisis ahead of tonight's World Cup qualifier against Italy. She sees the future
Guide: Women's European Championship hopefuls are Sweden's first obstacle in World Cup qualifying
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Guide: Women's European Championship hopefuls are Sweden's first obstacle in World Cup qualifying

Last summer, Italy was on the verge of reaching the European Championship final. For Sweden's women's football team, Italy — nicknamed "Le Azzurre" and hailing from the tip of the Italian boot — is the first obstacle in the hunt for a World Cup ticket
Sweden begins World Cup qualifiers without national team captain
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Sweden begins World Cup qualifiers without national team captain

A star striker who has gone home. A defensive crisis
Swedish injury crisis: Fridolina Rolfö selected as defender for 2027 World Cup qualifiers
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Swedish injury crisis: Fridolina Rolfö selected as defender for 2027 World Cup qualifiers

Injury crisis in the back line. Manchester United star Fridolina Rolfö has been selected as a defender as the women's national team begins qualifying for the 2027 World Cup in Brazil
Nathalie Björn receives the Diamond Ball: "Proud"
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Nathalie Björn receives the Diamond Ball: "Proud"

Nathalie Björn is Sweden's best footballer in 2025. It's the first time a centre-back has been awarded the Diamond Ball
Dembélé and Bonmatí world best – once again
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Dembélé and Bonmatí world best – once again

Frenchman Ousmane Dembélé and Spaniard Aitana Bonmatí received the Ballon d'Or last fall – the awards for the world's best footballers. Fifa did not want to be outdone
Nathalie Björn injured – uncertain prognosis
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Nathalie Björn injured – uncertain prognosis

Swedish national team defender Nathalie Björn is injured. But Chelsea are tight-lipped about the extent of the injury
Björn and Svensson awarded Defender of the Year
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Björn and Svensson awarded Defender of the Year

Nathalie Björn won the domestic treble in England with the big club Chelsea this spring. Now she and Daniel Svensson have been awarded the Defender of the Year award, the Swedish Football Association announces
Guide: Will Sembrant finish with a bronze?
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Guide: Will Sembrant finish with a bronze?

A late goal leaves Sweden at a disadvantage in the race for a Nations League bronze. A victory against France, in Linda Sembrant's final international match, is required to secure the medal
Schröder on top again – this is how Sweden starts
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Schröder on top again – this is how Sweden starts

Tony Gustavsson looks to be building for the future already now. For the second match in a row he is giving several young, untested players a chance
"Had the courage to fight for the development of women's football"
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"Had the courage to fight for the development of women's football"

The absence of Magdalena Eriksson in the national team is palpable. Gone is an excellent center back, a leader but also a voice that was happy to speak up
Gustavsson about the conversation: "There were some tears"
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Gustavsson about the conversation: "There were some tears"

One of Sweden's key players has unexpectedly resigned. Magdalena Eriksson's announcement was hard to accept for Tony Gustavsson
Asllani continued – several young people selected
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Asllani continued – several young people selected

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
The Swede saved points against top team Chelsea
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The Swede saved points against top team Chelsea

Jumbo Liverpool took points at home against top team Chelsea in Super League football. Thank Beata Olsson for that
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