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Spectacular Zlatan goal voted 'best of Euro 2012'

Tue, 03 Jul 2012 13:07:00 +0200

A stunning goal scored by Zlatan Ibrahimovic in Sweden's Euro 2012 match against France has been voted the best goal of the football tournament.

Sweden saves face with win over France

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 09:32:00 +0200

Sweden ended its disappointing Euro 2012 campaign on a hopeful note, posting a convincing 2-0 victory over France on Tuesday night, giving the team and its supporters something to cheer about.

Match preview: Sweden to give France a fight

Tue, 19 Jun 2012 09:40:00 +0200

Sweden may have no chance of qualifying for the Euro 2012 quarter-finals having lost both their games thus far but if France are expecting an easy ride into the last eight they are in for a shock on Tuesday.

Swedish bikini models in steamy support video

Fri, 15 Jun 2012 17:04:00 +0200

A Swedish web magazine has released what it claims to be the best thing to happen to Swedish football in years: a “scandalous” and bikini-clad music video in support of Sweden at the Euro 2012 football championships.

Zlatan takes over Big Ben in pre-game tabloid war

Fri, 15 Jun 2012 13:06:00 +0200

Swedish tabloids have launched a host of cheeky attacks on the English ahead of Friday's Euro 2012 clash, including mocking headline mock-ups and a mammoth display of Sweden's Zlatan projected onto London's Big Ben.

Sweden footballers in 'naked' training outrage

Wed, 13 Jun 2012 19:05:00 +0200

Sweden's national football club has sparked controversy, including biting comments from Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt, after a player was forced to bare his behind during a training session on Tuesday.

'No margin for error' in England clash: Källström

Wed, 13 Jun 2012 12:52:00 +0200

Swedish midfielder Kim Källström warned that Sweden must come away with at least a draw against England in their Euro 2012 clash in Kiev on Friday if the squad is to have any hope of advancing from Group D.

'I wanted to show support to Yulia': Swedish host

Wed, 13 Jun 2012 10:00:00 +0200

A Swedish TV-host caused a stir during Sweden's first game of the Euro 2012 football tournament when she sported the same hairstyle as Ukraine's jailed former prime minister Yulia Tymoshenko, in what she later labelled as an act of support.

Zlatan vents anger during Euro 2012 defeat

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 15:24:00 +0200

Swedish star footballer Zlatan was at the centre of a series of fracas in the Swedish dressing room on a turbulent night for Erik Hamren's side during its Euro 2012 opener in Kiev on Monday night.

Sweden loses to Ukraine in Euro 2012 opener

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 08:08:00 +0200

Sweden went from elation to misery in the space of ten second half minutes in their opening Group D match of Euro 2012, as their hopes of progressing in the tournament were dealt a major blow by co-hosts Ukraine.

Match preview: sizing up Sweden versus Ukraine

Mon, 11 Jun 2012 09:52:00 +0200

The Local's Joe Lynskey takes a look at what Sweden can expect as they kick off their Euro 2012 Group in Kiev against co-hosts Ukraine on Monday night.

Elmander fitness boosts Swedish Euro hopes

Sat, 09 Jun 2012 12:50:00 +0200

Sweden striker Johan Elmander came through training on Friday for the first time since the Galatasaray star broke a toe in the final Turkish league game of the season, team sources said.

Sweden's Euro 2012 chances: the lowdown

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 15:25:00 +0200

As Sweden prepares to go into battle at the European Championships in Poland and the Ukraine, The Local's Joe Lynskey asks some of the country's top football writers what fans can expect from its national side.

Ukraine 'favourites' for opening win: Hamrén

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 13:25:00 +0200

Sweden coach Erik Hamrén on Thursday said that their first Euro 2012 opponents Ukraine are favourites to win, given their home advantage.

Swedes see off Serbs in Euros warm up

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 10:33:00 +0200

Sweden beat Serbia 2-1 in their final pre-Euro friendly on Wednesday, securing an encouraging victory which nonetheless raised questions about whether the team's defence is up to scratch ahead of Euro 2012.

Sweden's Olsson looks to shine on Euro stage

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 11:56:00 +0200

Having spent the last few seasons making a name for himself in the Premier League, Martin Olsson will now get the chance to show his credentials on the international stage.

Experts divided over Zlatan's successes

Tue, 29 May 2012 13:37:00 +0200

Few footballers divide opinion quite like the mercurially talented Swede Zlatan Ibrahimovic and until the AC Milan star delivers on the international stage, that is unlikely to change.

Hamrén unveils Sweden's Euro 2012 line-up

Tue, 15 May 2012 09:29:00 +0200

Swedish coach Eric Hamrén took a gamble on Monday by naming Johan Elmander in his 23-man squad for Euro 2012 despite the veteran striker having broken a bone in his foot on Saturday.

Poland seeks Swedish help before Euro 2012

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 10:05:00 +0100

The Polish government has asked for assistance from the Swedish police concerning the security situation when Swedish supporters travel to the Euro 2012 football championships.

Sweden secures Euro 2012 spot

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 09:52:00 +0200

Sweden overcame the Netherlands 3-2 in Stockholm on Tuesday night to book their spot at the Euro 2012 football championships in Poland and Ukraine.