Sirius led the Allsvenskan by as many as 14 points at one stage, but that lead has now been whittled away. After a 0-1 away defeat to bottom-placed Kalmar, Sirius have lost the upper hand in the title race to Hammarby. “I’m just empty right now,” striker Isak Bjerkebo tells TV4.
FootballSirius handled the pressure. The Uppsala club are back in sole possession of the league lead after a 2-0 home win over second-placed Halmstad. “Three important points,” says Joakim Persson, who scored the second goal.
FootballThe preliminary investigation into two of the suspects following circumcisions in Uppsala has been closed, DN reports. The doctor remains a suspect.
CrimeA doctor is convicted of two more counts of rape against patients and eight counts of aggravated sexual assault, but receives no additional prison time.
CrimeThe concept of the “poor student” may be less relevant today. Seven out of ten students rate their finances as “fairly good” or “very good”, according to a new report from CSN.
BusinessHäcken are defending their Swedish Championship title despite selling players for 30 million kronor this year. Club manager Marcus Jodin says this is the way forward for other clubs too. “I believe it is a prerequisite for both the men’s and women’s sides,” he says.
FootballHammarby beat Swedish champions Uppsala 7–0 away, as expected. Despite the win, Häcken can secure the league title on its own on Monday.
FootballHammarby puts pressure on Sirius in the Allsvenskan title race. “Bajen” came from behind to beat Malmö FF 2-1 away and move top of the table, at least for a few days. “It was a stressful match,” match-winner Montader Madjed told TV4.
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