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'I am being Swedish, expecting to lose but hoping to win': Swedes on their World Cup hopes v Mexico

Wed, 27 Jun 2018 16:25:59 +0200

It's the moment of truth for Sweden at the World Cup, with 90 minutes against Mexico to decide if they progress to the knockout round, or pack their bags for home. The Local contributors Gaïa Jouan and Andrew Peacock took to the streets of Stockholm to see how Swedes are feeling about their World Cup hopes.

Germany's 'unsportsmanlike behaviour is not OK' angry Sweden coach says

Tue, 26 Jun 2018 15:38:39 +0200

Sweden coach Janne Andersson ramped up his verbal attack on Germany on Tuesday, calling the behaviour of some of their staff in celebrating their last-gasp winner "scornful".

German FA suspends staff who 'rubbed it in' against Sweden

Tue, 26 Jun 2018 14:06:17 +0200

The German Football Association (DFB) has suspended two of its backroom staff for Wednesday's crunch World Cup clash against South Korea following an angry exchange with the Sweden bench.

'Sweden can hurt us with their physical strength': Thomas Müller

Wed, 20 Jun 2018 16:59:04 +0200

Germany star Thomas Müller says the reigning world champions are feeling the pressure as they prepare for this weekend's game against Sweden at risk of an unthinkably premature exit.

Sweden considering diplomatic snub of Russia World Cup

Tue, 20 Mar 2018 15:59:48 +0100

Sweden is one of several Nordic countries considering not sending officials to the Russia World Cup in support of the UK's partial boycott.

Sweden and Denmark climb seven places in Fifa rankings

Thu, 23 Nov 2017 16:42:04 +0100

Sweden climbed seven places to 18th and Denmark moved up to 12th in the latest Fifa world rankings released on Thursday.

Sweden hangs by thread after draw with Aussies

Wed, 17 Jun 2015 10:07:27 +0200

Sweden could still advance to the next round despite drawing with Australia in their third match in the Fifa Women's World Cup late on Tuesday.

Zlatan double scores Sweden Euro 2016 win

Mon, 15 Jun 2015 12:33:00 +0200

Sweden's male footballers won 3-1 at home to Montenegro on Sunday as they continued their bid to secure a place in the Euro 2016 tournament.

Swedes want 'equal' World Cup (for women)

Thu, 28 May 2015 12:44:43 +0200

UPDATED: Swedish TV channel TV4 plans to describe the upcoming global women's football contest in Canada as the 'World Cup', as part of efforts to promote equality in the sport, but Fifa has said it will be in breach of contract unless it uses its full title the 'Fifa Women's World Cup'.

Swedish football fan wins big after Suarez bite

Wed, 25 Jun 2014 18:20:00 +0200

A Swedish football fan pocketed some cool winnings to the tune of 14,000 kronor ($2,080) after betting that Uruguay striker Luis Suarez would take a bite out of someone at the World Cup in Brazil.

Sweden to play host to non-Fifa World Cup

Tue, 25 Mar 2014 10:24:00 +0100

Northern Sweden held the draw on Monday for an international football tournament with star players who all face one big problem - they have no country to represent, as they're stateless.

VIDEO: Zlatan wins world's best goal award

Tue, 14 Jan 2014 08:46:00 +0100

Sweden's Zlatan Ibrahimovic was honoured on Monday for the world's most spectacular goal of 2013, but he missed out on the Fifa Ballon d'Or prize for the world's best footballer.

Pia Sundhage should coach Sweden's men's football team

Wed, 20 Nov 2013 18:22:00 +0100

As Swedes try to recover from their World Cup play-off loss to Portugal, management expert Tor Krusell argues Sweden's best football coach ought to take over the men's team -- if she'd leave the women's national side behind.

Swede Sundhage named FIFA coach of the year

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 08:50:00 +0100

Swedish football coach Pia Sundhage, who last summer led the US women's national team to a second straight Olympic gold medal before taking over as manager in her home country, broke into song after being named FIFA Women's World Coach of the Year on Monday.

Malmö set for first-ever Brazil-Iraq football clash

Wed, 10 Oct 2012 10:49:00 +0200

Brazil and Iraq will meet in a full international for the first time this Thursday - but both will be far from home as they take each other on in far-flung Malmö, Sweden.

Swede narrowly misses FIFA best goal award

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 12:12:00 +0100

Swedish striker Linus Hallenius was competing against football greats such as Lionel Messi and Arjen Robben to take home FIFA's award for the "most beautiful" goal of 2010, which was awarded at the FIFA Ballon d'Or Gala on Monday evening to Hamit Altintop of Turkey

Ibrahimovic nominated for FIFA award

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:07:00 +0100

Sweden and Barcelona striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been named among the 23 contenders shortlisted for the FIFA World Player of the Year award.