Sweden's four straight wins didn't become five when the national handball team suffered a heavy defeat to Iceland. Silver lining: Despite the loss, Sweden still has everything in its own hands to reach the semi-finals in the European Championship. "It's really too bad," Albin Lagergren told Viaplay after the 27–35 loss.
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SportsFelix Claar has taken over as Sweden's playmaker. How good is the 29-year-old handball player? Maybe the best in the world, says national-team teammate Albin Lagergren.
SportsSweden's perfect European Championship run continues untroubled. The Swedish handball team had to struggle for a 35–31 victory against Slovenia in front of just 7,745 spectators at Malmö Arena, but now have one foot in the semi-finals after four straight wins. "We're coming out with completely different courage," said Felix Claar.
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