Spain pounce on Sweden shock, Portugal held by Ireland
London (AFP) – Spain took a huge step towards next year’s World Cup in Qatar as a 1-0 win in Greece coupled with Sweden’s shock 2-0 defeat to Georgia …
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Sweden shocker in Georgia opens door for Spain
London (AFP) – Sweden slumped to a shock 2-0 defeat in Georgia on Thursday handing Spain a lifeline in their bid to secure qualification for next year’s World Cup …
Sweden beat Spain as Italy held in World Cup qualifying
Paris (AFP) – Sweden beat Spain 2-1 in Stockholm on Thursday to take control of their group in World Cup qualifying, while Italy were held by Bulgaria in their …
Sweden down Spain to gain upper hand in World Cup qualifying
Stockholm (AFP) – Viktor Claesson secured Sweden a 2-1 victory over Spain in World Cup qualifying on Thursday for a third win in three games and top spot in …
Canada edge Sweden on penalties to win Olympic gold
Yokohama (Japan) (AFP) – Goalkeeper Stephanie Labbe saved two spot-kicks in a nail-biting shootout as Canada defeated Sweden 3-2 on penalties to clinch Olympic women’s football gold for the …
Sweden not counting on easy ‘ticket’ to Euro quarter-finals
Glasgow (AFP) – Sweden may have a golden chance to reach the Euro 2020 quarter-finals on Tuesday as they face Ukraine in Glasgow, but coach Janne Andersson has warned …
Claesson hits last-gasp winner for Sweden against Poland
Saint Petersburg (AFP) – Viktor Claesson scored an injury-time winner as Sweden beat Poland 3-2 in Saint Petersburg on Wednesday to clinch top spot in Group E and knock …
USA vs. Sweden preview: USWNT and Swedes battle to avoid France in potential quarterfinal
When the draw for this tournament was made back in December, most US fans took a look at the teams in Group F and knew that the final group …
Top Brazilian women’s footballer Marta takes Swedish nationality
Stockholm (AFP) – Five-time World Player of the Year Marta said on Wednesday she would continue to play for Brazil internationally after taking Swedish nationality. The Brazil born 31-year-old …
Inspiring quotes replace names on Swedish women’s football shirts
Stockholm (AFP) – The Swedish women’s football team have replaced their names on the backs of their blue and yellow jerseys with quotes they hope will inspire and motivate …
