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            <title><![CDATA[Alieu Njie invites ‘almost half of Borlänge’ to his first senior Sweden match]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Alieu Njie has scored in three straight Serie A matches, but he was still nervous about attending the first senior national team camp of his career. “I’m a bit of a fanboy,” says the rising star.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2026 16:56:11 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[SVT to premiere new romance thriller Red Flag next year]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[A new romance thriller will premiere on SVT next year, writes Expressen. The series is called "Red Flag".]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 06:46:14 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Asta Kamma August stars in Norway’s Oscar entry The Crop of the Field]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Hans Petter Moland's film "The Crop of the Field" has been selected as Norway's Oscar entry, the Norwegian Film Institute announced.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:48:03 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Alexander Isak booed and called a rat as Liverpool salvage draw at Newcastle]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Booed and called a rat. Liverpool star Alexander Isak received a hostile reception from his former home crowd in Newcastle. The away side looked set to lose their Premier League opener, but Liverpool salvaged a point in stoppage time via a penalty to make it 2-2.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 15:32:42 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Alexander Isak booed by Newcastle fans before Liverpool clash]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Alexander Isak left Newcastle after a bitter falling out with the club. Newcastle fans haven't forgotten that.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 07:17:05 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Isak returns to Newcastle with Liverpool in Premier League debut, says coach Andoni Iraola: special]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[On Sunday, Alexander Isak's Liverpool debut will be against Newcastle. Then the former Sweden striker will face his old club for the first time. We know his level - he will score goals, says Isak's coach Andoni Iraola.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Five key talking points ahead of the Premier League opener]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Coaching chaos, pressure on Alexander Isak - and a doomsday scenario that could await Erling Haaland and Manchester City. It's time for a new Premier League season. Here are the hot topics ahead of the English league opener.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:34:03 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Isak and Gyökeres score in friendly defeats for Liverpool and Arsenal]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Viktor Gyökeres and Alexander Isak are in form ahead of the upcoming Premier League season, both scoring as their respective teams, Arsenal and Liverpool, played friendly matches on Sunday afternoon.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 15:28:56 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Isak ready for Premier League return, but Gudmundsson leaves Liverpool friendly injured]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Alexander Isak is ready for a new Premier League season. The question is, is Gabriel Gudmundsson too? The left-back went off injured in the friendly against Liverpool.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 05:07:06 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mbappé leads France past Sweden as World Cup run ends in 3-0 defeat]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The mission was, of course, impossible - and Sweden's World Cup summer is over. Gold favorite France showed no mercy. 3-0 in the round of 32 was a dazzling display. - It sucks, says team captain Victor Nilsson Lindelöf on TV4.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:38:23 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Isak Hien leaves World Cup after injury, Graham Potter says it's truly sad]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Sweden's centre-back Isak Hien has been forced to withdraw from the World Cup because of an injury he sustained during the match against Japan. "It's truly sad for Isak and for us," says national team captain Graham Potter.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 02:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Hien's World Cup darkness opens up for others: Starfelt says he is ready]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[There are many indications that Isak Hien's World Cup is over. Carl Starfelt feels for his teammate - even though his absence would leave a place in the starting eleven vacant. "You don't want that to happen to anyone," says the Celta Vigo defender.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:45:45 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Alexander Isak wants to meet France in Round of 16, you understand that yourself]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Alexander Isak was a hair's breadth away from securing a meeting with Brazil in Houston. But the margins were not in his favor against Japan. It was very close, a bit unlucky, he says.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 03:40:50 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Hien's World Cup in danger after thigh injury, unfortunately it looks that way]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[It's not just happy faces after Sweden's advancement in the World Cup. Isak Hien was ruled out with a thigh injury - and Graham Potter fears that the World Cup is over for the defender. "Unfortunately, it looks that way. It's sad," said the national captain.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 01:57:03 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[The hero's mistake: Anthony Elanga says I didn't know we were further along as Sweden advance]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Anthony Elanga screamed and gesticulated. The winger wanted more against Japan - and didn't know that one point was enough to advance to the round of 16. "I screamed, 'Come on, we can go for more,'" said the goal scorer after the 1-1 draw.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 01:47:43 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sweden advances after huge drama - Elanga equalizer sends Sweden into World Cup round of 16]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The World Cup is alive for the national team - and now the round of 16 awaits. Unclear where, unclear when. But it will come. Anthony Elanga's equalizer against Japan - 1-1 in Dallas - dramatically raises World Cup fever.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 23:52:33 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[After the nightmare - Isak shines again and says he is in a good place]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Never mind that his debut season at Liverpool was a bit of a nightmare. Alexander Isak shines in the national team jersey. Now he wants to push Sweden into the round of 16 of the World Cup. "I feel like I'm in a good place now," says Sweden's attacking star ahead of the crucial match against Japan.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 04:10:01 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Japan takes nothing for granted despite the statistics]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Japan has not lost to European opponents in eight years. One of the World Cup's big outsiders is still taking nothing for granted against Sweden. "This is not an easy match, but we will do everything we can to win," said national team captain Hajime Moriyasu.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:52:26 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Van Dijk: Sweden has a tough task ahead]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Virgil van Dijk sent a warning to Sweden shortly after the Netherlands' 5-1 victory, ahead of their fateful match against Japan. "They have beaten a lot of good teams recently. Sweden has a tough task ahead of them," said the Netherlands and Liverpool captain.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 04:15:58 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Hien criticized after shocking performance, teammates defend him]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Isak Hien, 27, has been heavily criticized after his mistakes against the Netherlands. In Norway, Hien's performance has been called "shocking" - but he has the support of his teammates. "If you concede five goals, you are never satisfied as a defender," says Hien.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 20:32:23 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[World Cup setback: Sweden outclassed by the Netherlands]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Sweden went from a 5–1 win against Tunisia in Monterrey to a 1–5 loss in Houston. The Netherlands brutally exposed the shortcomings of the Swedish defense. But there is hope despite the rout. Sweden still has a chance to advance to the round of 16 in the World Cup.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 17:13:47 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Potter on the super duo: Nice to have them]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The 5-1 victory against Tunisia quickly became the talk of the football world. Most in focus were Viktor Gyökeres and Alexander Isak - the national team's super duo at their best. "We are aware of the quality we have," said national team captain Graham Potter.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[The heated World Cup duel, after the ugly tackle]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Micky van de Ven's careless tackle ruined most of Alexander Isak's season. Team captain Virgil van Dijk supported the Swede during the tough time. At Houston Stadium, all three shone together on Midsummer's Day.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:33:33 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Could be a hot Nordic World Cup meeting - doesn't matter]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The stars delivered immediately - and have created World Cup fever at home in both Sweden and Norway. If Erling Braut Haaland, Viktor Gyökeres and Alexander Isak continue as they have so far, a hot Nordic meeting could await.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:13:08 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Isak does not train with the team, individual plan for extra recovery]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Sweden's attacking star Alexander Isak is training individually on Wednesday, three days before the match against the Netherlands.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:19:10 GMT</pubDate>
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