Jim Gottfridsson has played 190 international matches, but the veteran has now been left out of the national handball team’s squad for its European Championship qualifiers against Greece and Luxembourg. “We believe there are players in that position who have performed better,” national team coach Michael Apelgren says.
SportsSweden's World Championship campaign was historic. Never before has the men's national team finished as poorly as in 14th place. It's not time to make excuses, it hasn't been good enough, says national team captain Michael Apelgren after 24–29 against Norway.
SportsHe says himself that he only has two feints. That's enough. Albin Lagergren has scored 31 goals and is Sweden's best player so far in the World Championship.
SportsSweden has advanced to the intermediate round of the World Championship in handball, where they will start against Portugal. Here are the conditions for advancing to the quarterfinals.
SportsThe upset team Portugal becomes the first obstacle for Sweden in the hunt for the World Championship quarterfinals. A tough start to the intermediate round according to Sebastian Karlsson – who warns about the star Martim Costa. He is super skilled and a damn goal scorer, says the national team's right-back.
SportsSweden got a flying start at the World Championship in handball. The veterans showed the way in the premiere victory, 39–21, against Japan. A huge fine performance in many ways, says new national team captain Michael Apelgren to Viaplay.
SportsSoon, World Championship games await – and later in the year, a move to French top club Paris SG. The national team's right-back Sebastian Karlsson, 29, has made his choice.
SportsThe 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. It is also permitted for you in the media to write about whether you agree or not, says the 40-year-old.
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