The USA survived a scare from Norway, but Germany and Japan weren’t so lucky, falling on the opening day of play at the Algarve Cup. Sweden, which faces the USA at the Women’s World Cup, came backfrom 2-0 down after four minutes to beat Germany, 4-2, while Denmark, which did not qualify for Canada 2015, […]
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Johnson hits Gladbach winner; no stopping Tijuana
Fabian Johnson scored his first goal since moving to third-place Borussia Moenchengladbach in its 2-0 victory over Paderborn in the German Bundesliga. Greg Garza came off injured and was replaced by Joe Corona in Tijuana’s 3-2 comeback win over Pachuca that opened up athree-point lead at the top of Mexico’s Liga MX. Brad Guzan‘s Aston […]
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Road to Vancouver: Swedes defeat Finland, 3-0
Sweden, which faces the USA at the Women’s World Cup, won its second game in its preparations for Canada 2015 with a 3-0 win at Finland on goals by foreign-based stars Lotta Schelin (Lyon), Hanna Folkesson (Montpellier) and Nilla Fischer (Wolfsburg). Schelin’sgoal was her 75th international goal, adding to her Swedish record. Coach Pia Sundhage fielded […]
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Ibrahimovic Kills Moose, Angers Animal Rights Groups
Animal rights groups have hit out at Sweden international Zlatan Ibrahimovic for shooting and killing a moose during a hunting trip. The Paris Saint-Germain striker is enjoying a mid-seasonbreak in his home country, and Swedish paper Expressen claimed on its front page over the weekend that the 33-year-old had killed the 1,100-pound animal “with one […]
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Zlatan Fury at Swedish Ranking Snub
Earlier this week, Zlatan Ibrahimovic reacted angrily to finishing second on a list of top Swedish sports people of all time. The Paris Saint-Germain talisman finished runner-up to tennislegend Bjorn Borg, and when asked how he felt, the striker replied: “Thank you but to finish second is like finishing last.” When asked what he would […]
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Ibra Could Miss Several Games for PSG
Paris Saint-Germain might have to get used to life without talisman Zlatan Ibrahimovic after the club’s doctor revealed that the Swedish striker’s heel would continue to be aproblem for the rest of the season. Ibrahimovic, 33, was rested for Wednesday’s 1-1 draw at Lille, and he may also sit out the visit of Nantes on […]
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Ibrahimovic's Emotional Speech
Zlatan Ibrahimovic became emotional on stage on Monday as he collected his Swedish player of the year award for a record ninth time. During his acceptance speech, the Paris Saint-Germainstriker cited the untimely deaths last month of former Sweden international Klas Ingesson, who died of cancer, and former IF Brommapojkarna captain Pontus Segerstrom, who died […]
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Reports: Ibra Suffers Injury Setback
Reports in Sweden claim that Zlatan Ibrahimovic could require surgery on the heel injury that has sidelined him for more than a month after the Paris Saint-Germain and Sweden strikerreturned to his native country to seek medical advice on the problem. Now back in Paris, the big Swede is said to be suffering from a […]
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Ibrahimovic to Release Documentary
Paris Saint-Germain striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic is planning to release a documentary about his life, Sports Mole reports. The Sweden international, who received widespread acclaim for his2013 autobiography I Am Zlatan, will focus on his career in the TV version of his story. “It is my personal look back over the 50 more or less improbable goals […]
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Malmo Coach Likens Rosenberg to Ibrahimovic
Malmo coach Age Hareide likened striker Markus Rosenberg to Sweden legend Zlatan Ibrahimovicafter his two goals led the underdog to a 2-0 win against Greek champ Olympiakos inUEFA Champions League Group A action on Wednesday. Ibrahimovic, who is currently sidelined with a heel injury at Paris Saint-Germain, made his name at the Swedish club before […]