How much influence should technology have on refereeing decisions? The question divides people in football. In Sweden, opposition to VAR is palpable. "I think it's a good thing that we don't have it in Sweden," says Mattias Svanberg.
FootballThe national football team is back at the World Cup base in Dallas after the unforgettable evening in Monterrey. The main focus now is to put the 5-1 defeat against Tunisia behind them. "We are aware that it is a fantastic start, but there is a lot of work left to do," says goalkeeper Kristoffer Nordfeldt.
FootballMattias Svanberg needed only 18 seconds on the pitch to score in his World Cup debut. But he had to wait a few minutes to celebrate. "It was an incredible feeling," he said after the 5-1 win over Tunisia.
Sports5–1 against Tunisia - and it could have been more. Talk about a dream start for Sweden. The victory is Sweden's biggest debut win since an 8–0 victory against Cuba in 1938 in France.
SportsCausing heartache among your fans is not a fun experience. Mattias Svanberg comes to the World Cup gathering with one of the heaviest days of his football career behind him. "It's almost a feeling of shame," the midfielder says.
FootballMattias Svanberg is joining the Swedish World Cup squad in Stockholm. He does so as a former Bundesliga player. Wolfsburg were knocked out of the top-flight qualifiers against Paderborn.
FootballNational team midfielder Mattias Svanberg will have the chance to play in the Bundesliga with his club next season as well. Wolfsburg has secured qualification.
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