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Lagerbäck Supports Gerhardsson Amid Sweden's Penalty Shootout Loss

Lars Lagerbäck defends Peter Gerhardsson and does not think that any Swedish player should be hung out after the quarter-final drama in the European Championship in football in Switzerland. There is no one who beheads anyone for having missed a penalty in a penalty shootout, he says.
Lagerbäck Supports Gerhardsson Amid Sweden's Penalty Shootout Loss

Swedish Team Supports Smilla Holmberg After Penalty Miss Against England

18-year-old Smilla Holmberg missed the last penalty against England. Now the teammates rally behind the talent.
Swedish Team Supports Smilla Holmberg After Penalty Miss Against England

Sweden Exits European Championship After Heartbreaking Penalty Loss to England

So cruel it can be, football. Just ask Jennifer Falk.
Sweden Exits European Championship After Heartbreaking Penalty Loss to England

Sweden Exits European Championship After Intense Penalty Shootout

Sweden could have taken the semifinal spot. Several times, in fact.
Sweden Exits European Championship After Intense Penalty Shootout

Sweden's Lineup Changes for European Championship Quarterfinal vs England

Hanna Lundkvist takes a place as right back and Julia Zigiotti Olme is back on central midfield. These are the only two changes in the Swedish starting eleven for this evening's European Championship quarter-final against England.
Sweden's Lineup Changes for European Championship Quarterfinal vs England

Sweden vs England: European Championship Quarterfinal Preview

Now the seriousness begins in the European Championship in football. Sweden settles with England for a place in the semifinals.
Sweden vs England: European Championship Quarterfinal Preview

Malmö FF Signs Serbian Striker Miljana Ivanovic from London City Lionesses

Damallsvenska top team and newcomer Malmö FF are strengthening their team for the autumn. Serbian national team striker Miljana Ivanovic joins from London City Lionesses where she was a teammate with Kosovare Asllani and Sofia Jakobsson.
Malmö FF Signs Serbian Striker Miljana Ivanovic from London City Lionesses

Sweden Faces Germany in European Championship Group Final

The quarterfinal is already secured. Now it's about winning the group.
Sweden Faces Germany in European Championship Group Final

Sweden vs Poland: Rolfö Benched Again, Two Lineup Changes

Fridolina Rolfö will also start this evening's European Championship match against Poland on the bench. But Sweden makes two changes compared to the premiere win against Denmark.
Sweden vs Poland: Rolfö Benched Again, Two Lineup Changes

Denmark vs Sweden: European Championship Football Match Preview

What: European Championship premiere in football, group C. Where: Stade de Genève, Genève, Switzerland.
Denmark vs Sweden: European Championship Football Match Preview

Rolfö's Replacement Janogy Ready for European Championship Opportunity

Fridolina Rolfö's European Championship start is still uncertain. But the replacement is ready – if she is needed.
Rolfö's Replacement Janogy Ready for European Championship Opportunity

Smilla Holmberg Starts for Sweden in European Championship Warm-Up

Hammarby talent Smilla Holmberg gets the chance from the start in Sweden's European Championship rehearsal. The 18-year-old steps in on the right back position in tonight's match against Norway in Oslo.
Smilla Holmberg Starts for Sweden in European Championship Warm-Up

English Women's Super League Expands to 14 Teams for 2026-2027 Season

The women's top league in football in England is expanded with two teams. From the 2026-2027 season, the Super League will consist of 14 clubs.
English Women's Super League Expands to 14 Teams for 2026-2027 Season

Sweden Announces Squad for European Championship in Switzerland

Sweden's squad for the European Championship in football in Switzerland has been selected. Here is national team coach Peter Gerhardsson's squad with 23 players.
Sweden Announces Squad for European Championship in Switzerland

Stina Blackstenius Returns for Sweden's Nations League Clash vs Denmark

Stina Blackstenius is back in the Swedish starting eleven for this evening's Nations League decider against Denmark at Solna's Strawberry arena. .
Stina Blackstenius Returns for Sweden's Nations League Clash vs Denmark

Italy vs Sweden Nations League Match Preview and Details

What: Nations League in football, group stage, fifth match. Where: Ennio Tardini Stadium, Parma.
Italy vs Sweden Nations League Match Preview and Details

Cancer Survivor Marika Domanski Lyfors Returns as National Team Manager

Kosovare Asllani and Sofia Jakobsson are happy and relieved to have Marika Domanski Lyfors back just over a year after the cancer diagnosis. When she's not there, it's like a puzzle piece is missing, says Asllani.
Cancer Survivor Marika Domanski Lyfors Returns as National Team Manager

Felicia Schröder Joins Sweden's Squad for European Championship Preparation

The national team captain Peter Gerhardsson is usually a cautious general. Not now, when he is about to make his final championship.
Felicia Schröder Joins Sweden's Squad for European Championship Preparation

Swedish Stars Propel London City Lionesses to English Top League

It became a nerve-wracking drama when the Swedish club London City Lionesses secured promotion to the English top league. The big-spending capital club let slip a 2-0 lead to 2-2 against top contender Birmingham, but managed to hold on and win the series.
Swedish Stars Propel London City Lionesses to English Top League

London City Lionesses Near Top League Promotion with Three Matches Left

In a time when the big men's clubs have started to dominate on the women's side as well, London City Lionesses have gone their own way. Now the club is stumblingly close to the top league.
London City Lionesses Near Top League Promotion with Three Matches Left

Hanna Bennison Returns to Sweden's Starting Lineup Against Wales

Hanna Bennison is back in the Swedish starting lineup for Tuesday evening's Nations League match against Wales. .
Hanna Bennison Returns to Sweden's Starting Lineup Against Wales

Zigiotti Olme Starts for Sweden Against Italy in Nations League Clash

Bayern Munich's Julia Zigiotti Olme takes a place in the starting lineup in tonight's Nations League match against Italy. The women's national team coach Peter Gerhardsson gives the 27-year-old a chance ahead of Juventus' Hanna Bennison.
Zigiotti Olme Starts for Sweden Against Italy in Nations League Clash

Ilestedt and Hurtig Return to Sweden's Squad for Nations League Matches

The Arsenal duo Amanda Ilestedt and Lina Hurtig have been selected for the national team again for the Nations League home matches against Italy and Wales. It's going to be fun to get her back and see where she is in her football qualities, says Sweden's national team captain Peter Gerhardsson about Ilestedt.
Ilestedt and Hurtig Return to Sweden's Squad for Nations League Matches

Swedish success player back – but benched

Amanda Ilestedt is back after becoming a mom. But the successful player from the World Championship 2023 does not get a place in the upcoming Nations League squad.
Swedish success player back – but benched
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