Only two wins in nine international matches. Tony Gustavsson's record as Sweden's head coach is not impressive. "I understand the criticism," says the 52-year-old after a 1-2 defeat to Denmark.
SportsSlow goal scoring - and big holes at the back. Sweden has been hard to recognize this spring, admits team captain Stina Blackstenius. This is absolutely not what we've shown before, she says.
SportsSweden are forced into a playoff for a place at the World Cup in Brazil next year. After losing 1-2 in the must-win match against Denmark, Sweden's chance of direct qualification is gone. "It's frustrating, a disappointment," Johanna Rytting Kaneryd told SVT.
SportsFelicia Schröder is in - but not her teammate, Monica Jusu Bah. Instead, Matilda Vinberg gets the chance in the fateful match against Denmark. At the same time, Danish superstar Pernille Harder is absent.
SportsNathalie Björn received the Diamond Ball last year. This year she has barely played football - and she feared her career could be over. "You go into catastrophic thinking," says the Chelsea star.
FootballDespite the war with Iran and efforts in Latin America, Donald Trump's administration has not given up on its ambition to take over Greenland. When asked if he was aware that Greenland is part of Denmark, US Senator Marco Rubio responded, "Yes, for now."
World politicsDenmark's Public Prosecution Service claims 216 million cigarettes were illegally manufactured in a factory in Denmark.
WorldSweden suffered a heavy defeat to Denmark last time out - after, among other things, three Swedish shots hit the post. Going forward, significantly better efficiency is needed, admits Häcken striker Monica Jusu Bah. "We need to ease off the handbrake a bit in the national team," she says.
FootballSweden dreams of next year's World Cup in Brazil. Now a decisive match against Denmark awaits in the World Cup qualifiers. If they lose, an uncertain playoff this fall awaits instead of a possible direct spot in the tournament.
FootballIt is still uncertain whether Danish striker Pernille Harder can play in the World Cup qualifier against Sweden. "The honest answer is that we still don't know," says national team captain Jakob Michelsen.
FootballDisappointed at not being selected, Anna Anvegård booked a vacation. Two days later, Tony Gustavsson called again. I was supposed to go to Croatia. But now it's Denmark instead, says the national team player.
SportsThe World Cup qualifier against Greece is the final test for the men's football team ahead of this summer's championship. Here's a match guide.
FootballMette Frederiksen's third Danish government consists of eleven women and ten men. The fact that Peter Hummelgaard will be the new Minister of Finance is interpreted as making him Frederiksen's "crown prince". We have waited a long time, but it has been worth it; the party's youth leader rejoices.
World politicsCongo-Kinshasa's planned World Cup qualifier against Chile has been cancelled by the mayor of the Spanish host city, who cited fears of Ebola.
FootballThe national team has suffered two more setbacks ahead of the crucial match against Denmark. But Häcken star Felicia Schröder could be ready to play despite suffering a hard knock this weekend. That bodes well, says national team captain Tony Gustavsson.
FootballIt's not just the Swedish women's football team that is suffering injury problems. Friday's opponent, Denmark, may have to play without team captain and attacking star Pernille Harder. "We'll see if I have time to get ready," she says.
FootballAn age limit of 15 for social media has been proposed by government investigators in an interim report submitted to Minister of Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (KD). "We are losing an entire generation to endless scrolling," says Forssmed.
Swedish politicsThe European Commission is urging Sweden and eight other countries to begin phasing out internal border controls.
SwedenTove Enblom is leaving the Swedish women's national football team due to injury, the national team announced.
FootballIt is a coalition that will need support to get its policies through. It is the result of ten weeks of negotiations in Denmark. "We are curious about each other and will try to find new solutions," says Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, equally happy and relieved.
World politicsMette Frederiksen will continue to lead the Danish government. The outgoing prime minister has visited King Frederik and announced that negotiations are complete and that she intends to lead the country for the coming years. A government can be formed, she says, according to DR.
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