Dynamic striker Viktor Gyokeres’ arrival at Arsenal could be the perfect fix for their attacking needs ahead of the new Premier League campaign as the Gunners bid to end their lengthy title drought.
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Euro 2025: England reaches semifinals after shootout
England roared into the semi-finals of Women’s Euro 2025 on Thursday after coming back from two goals down and then beating Sweden 3-2 on penalties to continue their title defense. Smilla Holmberg blasted over from the spot in an eventful shootout in Zurich after the match finished 2-2 after extra time thanks to Lucy Bronze […]
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Sweden’s Soft Hooligans push better vibes
Swedish supporters’ group the Soft Hooligans have brought their chants, drums, and message of inclusion to Switzerland to support their national team at Euro 2025, promoting good vibes in the stands and better conditions for women’s soccer. The idea for the Soft Hooligans came about in 2017 when Kajsa Aronsson, 61, and her daughter Estrid […]
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Euro 2025: Sweden sweeps aside 10-woman Germany to top Group C
Sweden laid down a marker at Euro 2025 by confidently beating 10-woman Germany 4-1 on Saturday and topping Group C with a perfect nine points.
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Euro 2025: Germany and Sweden reach quarters with match to spare
Germany and Sweden both reached the quarterfinals of Women’s Euro 2025 on Tuesday after respective wins over eliminated Denmark and Poland.
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UEFA Women’s Nations League: Pina fires Spain past England and into semis
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.