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Malmö FF Set for Intense Öresund Derby Against FC Copenhagen

Malmö FF did the job. Now a charged meeting against FC Copenhagen is waiting in the next qualifying round for the Champions League.

Malmö FF Set for Intense Öresund Derby Against FC Copenhagen

Malmö FF Eyes Champions League Progress After Dominant Win

Malmö FF marches on in the hunt for Champions League. The Swedish champions had no problem defeating Latvian RFS in Riga, and have given themselves an excellent position ahead of the qualifying return match next week.

Malmö FF Eyes Champions League Progress After Dominant Win

Malmö FF Advances in Champions League After Defeating FC Iberia 1999

MFF had no problem knocking out the Georgian FC Iberia 1999 in the Champions League qualifying. 6–2 was the final score in the double meeting.

Malmö FF Advances in Champions League After Defeating FC Iberia 1999

Malmö FF Secures 3-1 Victory Over Iberia 1999 in Champions League Qualifier

The road to Champions League group stage play in the fall is long, winding and most of all difficult. The first steps Malmö FF took were right.

Malmö FF Secures 3-1 Victory Over Iberia 1999 in Champions League Qualifier

Jansson May Return as Malmö FF Captain After Scandal

When it emerged that centre-back Pontus Jansson had been involved in a chat with football hooligans, he lost the captain's armband. Now Malmö FF's board has lifted the suspension.

Jansson May Return as Malmö FF Captain After Scandal

Rydström Criticizes Disruptions in Swedish Cup Final Loss to Häcken

Upset safety nets and thrown objects – the final in the Swedish Cup on the stadium in Malmö was hit by double interruptions. A goalless final had to be decided on penalties and there Häcken was strongest.

Rydström Criticizes Disruptions in Swedish Cup Final Loss to Häcken

Malmö FF's Pontus Jansson Out for Spring Season Due to Injury

Top Allsvenskan Malmö FF's centre-back Pontus Jansson injured his thigh in the top clash with AIK. Now it's clear that the key player will be absent for the rest of the spring season.

Malmö FF's Pontus Jansson Out for Spring Season Due to Injury

Goalless Draw in Malmö as AIK Remains Unbeaten in Allsvenskan

AIK did not manage to win in Malmö this time either. But after 0–0, the Solna team is still unbeaten in this year's Allsvenskan.

Goalless Draw in Malmö as AIK Remains Unbeaten in Allsvenskan

Djurgården's Stensson and Malmö's Jansson Clash Over Injury Claims

At halftime, Djurgården's Daniel Stensson meant that Malmö's Pontus Jansson faked his injury in the Allsvenskan premiere. Something the Malmö defender didn't appreciate.

Djurgården's Stensson and Malmö's Jansson Clash Over Injury Claims

Malmö to Cup Final after Extra Time Drama

It became exciting in the cup semifinal between Malmö FF and IFK Göteborg. It required extra time before it could be decided that the Skåne team takes itself to the Swedish Cup final.

Malmö to Cup Final after Extra Time Drama

After Threats and Hatred – IFK Gothenburg Reaches Quarterfinal

Three straight wins – IFK Göteborg and Mjällby impress with a month left until the Allsvenskan premiere. Both easily advanced to the quarterfinals when the group stage was decided in the Swedish Cup.

After Threats and Hatred – IFK Gothenburg Reaches Quarterfinal

Nightmare start for MFF - new loss in European Championship

Key player Pontus Jansson was missing in Malmö FF. Then the Swedish Champion had a tough time in the European Championship League.

Nightmare start for MFF - new loss in European Championship

MFF confirms: Dahlin has a cruciate ligament injury

The football goalkeeper Johan Dahlin has been afflicted with a cruciate ligament injury. This is confirmed by Malmö FF on the club's [website](https://www.

MFF confirms: Dahlin has a cruciate ligament injury

He became the coach of the year when Rydström was snubbed

When the nominations were released, the big talking point was that Henrik Rydström – who led Malmö FF to the Swedish Championship gold – was snubbed in the category of the year's Allsvenskan coach. A prize that GAIS's Fredrik Holmberg was awarded during the gala in Stockholm.

He became the coach of the year when Rydström was snubbed

Besara: "We need to learn from the masters"

Hammarby stormed towards a spot in Europe next summer. Then, the champion team Malmö FF caught up with a 0-2 deficit to 2-2 at Tele2 Arena.

Besara: "We need to learn from the masters"

Jansson: "I regret what I did"

Last summer, Pontus Jansson got rid of the captain's armband after being involved in a chat with violent Malmö FF supporters. Now he got to celebrate his second consecutive national championship gold.

Jansson: "I regret what I did"

First Double in 38 Years for the Most Successful Champions

A supreme season opening, a team captain who shed his shackles and a goalkeeper chasing records. Malmö FF gets to celebrate its 24th Swedish Championship gold and here we look back on the Scanians' season and put it into a historical perspective.

First Double in 38 Years for the Most Successful Champions

Glödhet Botheim scored MFF to victory in Baku

Malmö FF bounced back from the setback in the Europa League premiere last week. Norwegian Erik Botheim had a golden evening in Baku when MFF took a meritorious win against Karabach.

Glödhet Botheim scored MFF to victory in Baku

Malmö scoreless for the second match in a row

The series superior Malmö FF was shut out for the second match in a row in Allsvenskan. GAIS had two goals disallowed for offside – one of which was highly questionable – and the match ended 0–0.

Malmö scoreless for the second match in a row

Milosevic: "It was like High Chaparral before"

AIK has been transformed under Mikkjal Thomassen. In the home match against Malmö FF, the team took points for the sixth Allsvenskan match in a row.

Milosevic: "It was like High Chaparral before"

Pontus Jansson: "I feel enormous shame"

The Malmö star Pontus Jansson's last months have been a nightmare. In an interview with Expressen, he is remorseful over not having taken a stand against anti-Semitism in the notorious hooligan chat.

Pontus Jansson: "I feel enormous shame"

Allegations: Hugo Larsson was asked to leave the national team

A straightforward Danish former top player, molded as a leader in the Dutch school. And a stubborn Scanian who is not afraid to say what he thinks.

Allegations: Hugo Larsson was asked to leave the national team

Disappointment for MFF - drew after leading

Malmö FF had the lead twice, but had to settle for 2–2 at home against Paok Thessaloniki in the third qualifying round of the Champions League. The return match in Greece will be played next week.

Disappointment for MFF - drew after leading

MFF fan before the riot: "Attack us"

"Attack us if you dare". That's what a Malmö FF hooligan wrote to a Djurgården supporter before the big brawl in Stockholm got underway.

MFF fan before the riot: "Attack us"