Super-sub Claudia Pina struck twice as Spain came from behind to beat England 2-1 on Tuesday in a heavyweight clash and reach the Women’s Nations League semifinals. Sweden romped to a 6-1 win over Scandinavian rival Denmark to progress to the final four, along with already-qualified France and Germany. World champions Spain won Group A3 […]
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No Zlatan? No problem for Sweden with Forsberg
Sweden reached the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time since 1994 when it beat Switzerland, 1-0, in their round-of-16 match in St. Petersburg. It was a close game, but Sweden came out on top. Check out the highlights of Sweden vs Switzerland in our 90’in 90” pic.twitter.com/uUqI3CpAD0 — FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) Emil Forsberg was […]
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From Gre-No-Li to Granqvist: 10 things to know about Sweden
After missing the last two World Cups, Sweden heads into the round of 16 with hopes of recalling its glory years. The Swedes, which won Group F and face Switzerland in the round of 16 on Tuesday, havereached the World Cup semifinals four times (1938, 1950, 1958, 1994) and boast an Olympic gold medal from […]
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World Cup is changing because of VAR — which Collina gives an excellent review
If Pierluigi Collina approves, it must be good. The former FIFA referee of the bald pate and fierce stare – think “Nosferatu” if you’re a silent-film buff– is chairman of the FIFA Referees Committee and quite adamant that use of video technology at the World Cup is doing its job admirably. caught on camera making […]
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Iceland's success is a melding of planning and perseverance
The smallest country at the 2018 World Cup will have one of the largest followings, particularly among those who admire the underdog.
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Sweden: No Zlatan Ibrahimovic comeback at the 2018 World Cup in Russia
Zlatan Ibrahimovic won’t be playing for Sweden at the 2018 World Cup. After hinting on the Jimmy Kimmel Show that he’d be going to the World Cup without saying in what capacity,the 36-year-old forward spoke with Swedish federation chief Lars Richt. “I talked to Zlatan on Tuesday,” said Richt. “He announced he did not change […]
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MLS Moves: 2018 Allsvenskan (Sweden) pipeline
Jo Inge Berget (Malmo to NYCFC, free)Johan Blomberg (AIK to Colorado Rapids, free) Magnus Wolff Eikrem (Malmo to Seattle Sounders, free) MagnusEriksson (Djurgarden to San Jose Earthquakes, transfer) *Adam Lundqvist (Elfsborg to Houston Dynamo, transfer) JoelQwiberg (Brommapojkarna to San Jose Earthquakes, transfer) Gabriel Somi (Ostersund to New England Revolution, free) Anton Tinnerholm (Malmo to NYCFC, free) […]
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MLS Moves: Armenteros gives Timbers another versatile striker
Portland has bolstered its attacking ranks by negotiating a loan deal with Benevento of Italy’s Serie A for Samuel Armenteros. In the deal that includes a buy option, the Timbersused TAM to sign Armenteros, 27, who had scored one goal in nine appearances for Benevento during the current season. He arrived in Italy after hitting […]
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MLS Moves: NYCFC signs Allsvenskan Defender of the Year
New York City FC made its first signing of the offseason when it picked up Swedish right back Anton Tinnerholmon a free transfer from Allsvenskan champion Malmo FF. Tinnerholm, 26, was named the 2017 Allsvenskan Defender of the Year.He has seven caps and will join NYCFC after attending a Swedish winter camp in preparation for […]
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Quakes make first offseason signing a Swede from Superettan
The San Jose Earthquakes made their first move since hiring Swede Mikael Stahre as head coach by signing — naturally — a Swede. Left back Joel Qwiberg, 25, joins theQuakes on a multi-year contract from Superettan (second division) club IF Brommapojkarna. “Joel is a technically gifted and hard-working player that allows us to strengthen ourdefense […]