After almost two years, Dejan Kulusevski is back in the national team jersey. The 26-year-old came on just after the hour mark as Sweden beat Bosnia-Herzegovina 3-2. “It was fun. It was important to win the group,” Kulusevski told Viaplay.
FootballDejan Kulusevski’s return to the national team has been long-awaited, both on and off the pitch. But it also gives Graham Potter something to think about. “You want a squad that gives the coach a bit of a headache,” says Alexander Isak.
FootballHarry Kane was praised by Crown Prince William as he became England’s most-capped men’s player. Then Kane did what he usually does: score. He converted a penalty as England beat Croatia 2-1.
SportsSweden does not appear to be on track to meet the EU’s 2030 emissions targets. The European Commission is now demanding that Sweden draw up an action plan.
Swedish politicsA dispute over an old sailing ship and the name of a swimming pool has thrown Montenegro’s path to EU membership into disarray. Croatia is demanding measures rooted in the war in the former Yugoslavia before it will consider admitting its neighbour.
World politicsDavid Rumbutis made gymnastics history by becoming the first Swede to reach a World Championship final on the parallel bars. He qualified in eighth and last place but finished seventh in the final.
SportsCroatian police say 23 people have been formally charged with shouting Nazi and anti-Semitic slogans before the match between Hajduk Split and Ajax.
SportsOlympic gold medalist Angelina Melnikova and two other Russian gymnasts have been denied visas to the Netherlands and will miss the World Championships. The Russian Gymnastics Federation has reacted furiously to the decision.
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