All but one of the Swedish players trained in full, as planned, the day before the World Cup match against the Netherlands in Houston. Defender Eric Smith trained on the sidelines and looks set to miss the match. The match is a bit too soon, national team captain Graham Potter says.
SportsTime and again he has had to withdraw from the national team due to injuries. When he finally got the chance, he went straight to the point... "It was not a dream debut by any means. We all know it wasn't good enough. I know it wasn't good enough," says Eric Smith.
SportsThe U.S. military leadership is being criticized by Democrats for not taking responsibility for the bombing of a school at the start of the war with Iran.
WorldU.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth was pressed about the Trump administration's Iran strategy when he was questioned by the House Armed Services Committee for the first time since the start of the war.
ConflictsNight trains may be making a comeback in Europe, according to train expert Mark Smith. But he is disappointed by Sweden's recent large purchase of ten locomotives and 91 carriages. He says it will make passengers hesitant to take night trains.
SwedenEric Smith has been forced to leave the national team squad the day before the World Cup playoff final against Poland. The St. Pauli player has been injured in training.
SportsTime and again he was called up to the national football team - only to turn down the offer. It almost became a bit comical at the end. Laughable, says Eric Smith.
FootballDamallsvenska club FC Rosengård is undergoing changes. The club may also change its name and club colors. "We will potentially look at another name," new co-owner Bex Smith told Sydsvenskan.
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