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 Sweden have progressed to the quarter-finals of Women’s Euro 2017 despite a surprising 3-2 defeat to Italy. https://www.thelocal.se/20170726/sweden-progress-to-womens-euro-2017-quarter-finals Wed, 26 Jul 2017 09:22:34 +0200 sweden-progress-to-womens-euro-2017-quarter-finals Brazilian superstar Marta will be donning the colours of FC Rosengård this season with the Swedish club hoping the investment will keep them at the top of the women's game. https://www.thelocal.se/20140721/worlds-best-player-signs-for-malm-club Mon, 21 Jul 2014 19:43:00 +0200 worlds-best-player-signs-for-malm-club 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 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 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 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 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 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