The Local Sweden https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Sweden in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Germany snatch Euro 2013 football crown from archrival Norway The holders made it six-in-a-row with a hard fought win 1-0 win over Norway, who missed two penalties in the gripping European Championship final in Sweden in front of 41,000 fans. https://www.thelocal.se/20130728/49306 Sun, 28 Jul 2013 20:44:00 +0200 49306 Ladies football not 'sexy' enough for the media One paragraph with the match result - that's what a well-known news agency devoted to the Euro 2013 semi-final between Germany and Sweden in Gothenburg. https://www.thelocal.se/20130727/49296 Sat, 27 Jul 2013 20:08:00 +0200 49296 Swedish women cruise into Euro quarter-finals A second-half goal explosion secured hosts Sweden a place in the quarter-finals as they beat Italy 3-1 on Tuesday to maintain their unbeaten record in the women's Euro 2013 tournament. https://www.thelocal.se/20130717/49100 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 09:04:00 +0200 49100 Sweden thrash Finland in Euro 2013 goal fest Sweden demolished neighbouring Finland 5-0 in their Group A clash at the Euro 2013 football tournament in Gothenburg on Saturday. https://www.thelocal.se/20130714/49042 Sun, 14 Jul 2013 10:41:00 +0200 49042 Swedish football team faces sexist backlash While bumper crowds turn up for Euro 2013 games, television audiences run into the millions and Sweden goes football crazy, the team has faced a wave of sexism and homophobia following their opening draw with Denmark. https://www.thelocal.se/20130712/49024 Fri, 12 Jul 2013 12:32:00 +0200 49024 Swedish football maestro who snubbed Obama Sweden's coach of the ladies team has always done things her own way in a long and hugely successful career. As she bids for Euro 2013 glory, outspoken trailblazer Pia Sundhage is the obvious choice for our Swede of the Week https://www.thelocal.se/20130711/49006 Thu, 11 Jul 2013 16:10:00 +0200 49006 Swedes miss penalties in Denmark draw Sweden were held to a 1-1 draw by neighbouring Denmark in their opening match of the Euro 2013 women's football tournament on Wednesday, missing two penalties in an eventful second half. https://www.thelocal.se/20130711/48990 Thu, 11 Jul 2013 09:42:00 +0200 48990 Swedish women intent on Euro 2013 glory The host nation are among the favourites to claim the Uefa Women's European Championship, with kick-off on Wednesday when Sweden takes on Nordic neighbour Denmark. https://www.thelocal.se/20130710/48966 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 09:30:00 +0200 48966