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Zlatan's lament: 'I'm not used to winning nothing'

Sport: 8 May 12
Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has spoken out about his frustration after AC Milan's Serie A loss at the weekend left him without a league title for the first time since 2003. READ »

Two Swedes among world's 'most influential'

Society: 18 Apr 12
Spotify CEO Daniel Ek, who has "democratized music" according to a citation by actor Aston Kutcher, is one of two Swedes who made Time magazine's ranking of the world's most influential people this year. READ »

'Swedish loving' Lady Gaga to hit Stockholm

Society: 10 Apr 12
Pop music mega star Lady Gaga has announced that she will be performing in Stockholm, and it’s not the first time she has shown her love of Sweden… and the Swedish language. READ »

An insider's guide to becoming a Swedish football fan

Lifestyle: 5 Apr 12
Are you new to Sweden, love football, but unsure about which Swedish club to support? The Local's Joel Linde offers up some tips on figuring out which Allsvenskan club is right for you. READ »

Swedish 'porn king' set for 'Boogie Nights' biopic

Society: 2 Apr 12
Swedish porn mogul Berth Milton is set to be the subject of a forthcoming feature film billed as a cross between "The Godfather" and "Boogie Nights" that will lift the lid on the smut business's dirty secrets. READ »

Zlatan 'among world's best footballers': Barcelona star

Sport: 28 Mar 12
AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic is a "difficult opponent" according to a former Barcelona teammate as the Swedish striker's former club gets set to face him in the first Champions League quarter-final leg in Milan on Wednesday. READ »

Swedes fail at EPT Madrid

Lifestyle: 21 Mar 12
The European Poker Tour stop in Madrid was a disappointment for Sweden, with not a single Swedish player making the money in the tournament. READ »

Zlatan on Arsenal 'snub': 'I don't do auditions'

Sport: 5 Mar 12
AC Milan's Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has said he once passed up a chance to join Arsenal because Gunners boss Arsene Wenger asked him to go through a trial period with the Premier League club. READ »

InterRail: Everyone’s free to explore Europe

Travel: 22 Feb 12
You no longer have to be a gap-year graduate to jump on board and enjoy the InterRail experience. Travelling around Europe by train can be appreciated by everyone – whatever your age. READ »

Swedish Bondage Fairies launch high-tech global treasure hunt

Lifestyle: 12 Jan 12
An underground Swedish band with a suggestive name has launched a technological treasure hunt through which fans can discover their new song by finding computer memory sticks hidden in public places around the world. READ »

Guardiola wary of Zlatan threat

Sport: 23 Nov 11
Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola has admitted to concern over AC Milan's counter-attacking ability ahead of the clash between the illustrious rivals at the San Siro on Wednesday. READ »

Ljungberg on Zlatan book claims: 'I pity him'

Sport: 17 Nov 11
Former Swedish international and Arsenal star Freddie Ljungberg has responded to claims made by Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic in his recently published autobiography that Ljungberg was a “prima donna”. READ »

Teen uses 'Zlatan' move to swipe cop's iPhone

Society: 9 Nov 11
A Spanish teenager was recently charged with theft after being caught with a stolen mobile iPhone, pick-pocketed from a Swedish police officer while showing off a Zlatan Ibrahimovic football move. READ »

Zlatan nets record sixth 'Golden Ball'

Sport: 8 Nov 11
AC Milan star Zlatan Ibrahimovic brought home a record sixth, and fifth consecutive, Golden Ball at Sweden's football gala on Monday evening, underlining his status as Sweden's leading player. READ »

'Full truth' in Zlatan's autobiography

Sport: 3 Nov 11
Sweden’s arguably biggest football star of all times, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, is releasing a biography of his journey from a troubled Swedish suburb to the very top of world football. READ »

Zlatan stars in Milan win

Sport: 29 Sep 11
Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic starred on his injury comeback as he inspired AC Milan to a 2-0 victory over Czech minnows Viktoria Plzen on Wednesday to keep them on the heels of cup-holders Barcelona in Champions League Group H. READ »

Ibra returns to boost Milan, Sweden

Sport: 27 Sep 11
Zlatan Ibrahimovic returned to full training on Monday, giving a timely boost to AC Milan ahead of their Champions League clash against Czechs Viktoria Plzen and Sweden in their crucial Euro 2012 in Helsinki next weekend. READ »

Zlatan ruled out of Barça clash

Sport: 13 Sep 11
Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic is out of Tuesday's Champions League clash between his old club Barcelona and AC Milan at the Camp Nou due to a long-standing groin problem. READ »

Bolt sprints to victory in Stockholm

Sport: 30 Jul 11
World and Olympic champion sprinter Usain Bolt sprinted to victory in the 200m during Friday's Diamond League competition in Stockholm. READ »

Missing Swede turns up in Spain

National: 30 Jun 11
The 61-year-old man from Piteå in northern Sweden who was reported missing on Saturday during a holiday to Barcelona has been found alive and well. READ »

Swedish man missing in Spain

National: 28 Jun 11
A 60-year-old Swedish man has been reported missing after disappearing during a shopping trip on Saturday afternoon while on holiday in Barcelona. READ »

Galatasaray confirms Elmander signing

Sport: 30 May 11
Turkish club Galatasaray has confirmed the acquisition of Sweden striker Johan Elmander from English top-flight club Bolton, with speculation linking several more Swedish stars with big money moves. READ »

Zlatan agent downplays Milan transfer rumours

Sport: 25 May 11
Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic is not set to move to Real Madrid, his agent told Italian media following reports that the AC Milan star was heading back to Spain. READ »

Ibrahimovic savours latest league win

Sport: 8 May 11
Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic added to a remarkable winning streak in different European leagues as AC Milan sealed victory in Italy's Serie A on Saturday. READ »

Gran Canaria: Pride under the sun

Travel: 6 Apr 11
Lots of European gay travellers are discovering a friendly and exuberant gay pride festival on the Spanish island of Gran Canaria - with great flight connections from Sweden. READ »

A preview of the 2011 Allsvenskan football season

Lifestyle: 1 Apr 11
April is here, which brings the start of the Swedish professional football season. With play set to kick off on Saturday, contributor Nic Townsend takes a look at which teams are expected to vie for the Allsvenskan title. READ »

Spotify shuts down ads as virus strikes

Business & Money: 25 Mar 11
Swedish online music streaming service Spotify has switched off its adverts after users of its ad-supported version reported being hit by a virus attack. READ »

Zlatan: I would have killed for former coach

Sport: 25 Feb 11
Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic said on Thursday he would have killed for his former coach Jose Mourinho, for whom he played at Inter Milan. READ »

Zlatan featured in Man City 'squad'

Sport: 18 Feb 11
Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic was one of a host of world stars who unexpectedly turned up bearing a Manchester City strip in the official programme ahead of a Europa League clash with Aris Thessaloniki on Tuesday. READ »

Zlatan voted Sweden's most popular sportsman

Sport: 29 Dec 10
Zlatan Ibrahimovic, AC Milan star and captain of the national team, is by far the most popular sportsman in Sweden, a new survey published on Wednesday showed. READ »

AC Milan pull away atop Serie A on Zlatan goal

Sport: 13 Dec 10
AC Milan went six points clear at the top of Serie A on Sunday after earning its 10th win in 12 league games with a 3-0 romp over Bologna, sealed by a goal from Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic. READ »

Global demonstrations call for Assange's release

National: 11 Dec 10
A number of demonstrations are set to take place around the world on Saturday to call for the release of beleaguered WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange from a London prison, where he awaits possible extradition to Sweden to face rape charges. READ »

Zlatan strike ensures Milan advance in Champions League

Sport: 24 Nov 10
A thundering blast from Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic helped AC Milan qualify for the knockout phase of the Champions League football tournament with a victory over Auxerre on Tuesday. READ »

Zlatan sinks former club Inter in Milan derby win

Sport: 15 Nov 10
Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored the lone goal for AC Milan as his team headed back to the top of the league standings after meeting former club Inter Milan for the first time in a derby since leaving for Barcelona in 2009. READ »

Swedish 'porn king' touts sex video hotels

Society: 9 Nov 10
Swedish porn mogul Berth Milton has come up with an unusual business proposition for his next project: five-star hotels where guests can stay for free in exchange for having their indiscretions filmed and broadcast over the internet. READ »

Zlatan invokes Tiger Woods in new rebuke of former coach

Sport: 18 Oct 10
Swedish footballer and AC Milan star Zlatan Ibrahimovic has leveled a new attack against his former coach at Barcelona, comparing him to disgraced golfer Tiger Woods. READ »

Ibrahimovic breaks Ajax goal jinx

Sport: 29 Sep 10
Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored against his old team Ajax at the fourth attempt to help AC Milan to a 1-1 draw in Amsterdam on Tuesday evening. READ »

Ibrahimovic scores winner in Milan win

Sport: 26 Sep 10
Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic hit the target again to ensure an end to AC Milan's three match winless streak in the Italian Serie A with a 1-0 win over Genoa on Saturday. READ »

Ibrahimovic in TV tiff after Milan win

Sport: 16 Sep 10
Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic found himself embroiled in an ugly TV clash with Italy legend Arigo Sacchi on Wednesday after scoring twice to help his new club AC Milan beat Auxerre in the Champions League. READ »

Coach: Ibrahimovic to make start for AC Milan

Sport: 10 Sep 10
AC Milan coach confirmed on Friday that Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic will make his first start for the team on Saturday after he was traded to the team from Barcelona. READ »

Sweden impress in Hungary win

Sport: 4 Sep 10
A brace of goals from Pontus Wernbloom were enough to secure Sweden a comfortable 2-0 win against Hungary in Stockholm on Friday in their Euro 2012 opening qualifier. READ »

Ibrahimovic in new swipe at 'small time' Guardiola

Sport: 2 Sep 10
Sweden striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic on Wednesday continued his war or words with Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola, calling him a "small time" coach. READ »

Ibrahimovic blames coach for Barça exit

Sport: 30 Aug 10
Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has blamed Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola for his premature exit from club. READ »

Inter boss plays down rival's Ibra signing

Sport: 30 Aug 10
Rafael Benitez, Inter Milan's new coach, has said that AC Milan's signing of former Inter favourite Zlatan Ibrahimovic from Barcelona would have little long-term effect on the title race. READ »

Ibrahimovic leaves Barcelona for Milan

Sport: 28 Aug 10
Swedish star striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic is set to complete a €24 million move to Italian giants AC Milan after a single season with Spanish champions Barcelona. READ »

Barcelona lash out at Ibrahimovic's agent

Sport: 28 Aug 10
Barcelona have threatened to sever their contract with Mino Raiola, the agent of Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, after his public criticism of coach Pep Guardiola. READ »

Ibrahimovic ponders Milan offer

Sport: 27 Aug 10
Barcelona and AC Milan are in agreement over the transfer of Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who has been given time to mull the move, according to media reports. READ »

Ibrahimovic sheds light on Guardiola rift

Sport: 26 Aug 10
Sweden striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has confirmed rumours of a rift with Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola, saying that he hardly ever speaks to him as speculation of a switch to AC Milan mounts. READ »

Barça pursuing sale of Ibrahimovic to AC Milan

Sport: 24 Aug 10
Barcelona still hopes to sell out-of-favour Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic to AC Milan despite denials by his agent, Spanish sports newspapers reported on Tuesday. READ »

Ibrahimovic not going to AC Milan, says agent

Sport: 23 Aug 10
Zlatan Ibrahimovic's agent has all but ruled out any hope AC Milan have of prising the Swedish forward from Barcelona, claiming on Monday he was "99.9 percent" sure Ibrahimovic will stay in Spain. READ »

Agent: Ibrahimovic is staying at Barcelona

Sport: 19 Aug 10
Sweden and Barcelona star Zlatan Ibrahimovic is going nowhere, his agent Mino Raiola said on Thursday, pouring cold water on reports linking the Swedish forward with a move from Barcelona to AC Milan. READ »

Man City offers 5 million a week to Ibrahimovic

Sport: 13 Aug 10
Premier League football club Manchester City has offered Barcelona and Sweden star Zlatan Ibrahimovic over 5 million kronor per week to swap the Camp Nou for England's north-west, according to UK media reports. READ »

Ibrahimovic on target as Sweden beat Scotland

Sport: 12 Aug 10
Barcelona striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored on his return from a ten month international hiatus as Sweden beat Scotland 3-0 in their friendly in Stockholm on Wednesday evening. READ »

Ibrahimovic in squad for Scotland clash

Sport: 3 Aug 10
Barcelona star Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been named in the Sweden squad to face Scotland in a friendly at Råsunda stadium in Solna on August 11th, marking the end of a nine month national team hiatus. READ »

Green flies high to grab last gasp Swedish medal

Sport: 2 Aug 10
Swedish high-jumper Emma Green showed that there is life in Swedish athletics by beating her personal best to clinch a silver medal at the European Championships in Barcelona on Sunday. READ »

Ibrahimović confirms he will stay at Barcelona

Sport: 30 Jul 10
Barcelona's Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimović quashed rumours on Thursday that he is leaving football club FC Barcelona, saying that he will remain at the club. READ »

Klüft leaps into European Championships final

Sport: 28 Jul 10
Swedish Olympic champion Carolina Klüft squeaked into Wednesday's long jump final at the European Athletics Championships in Barcelona on Tuesday, jumping 6.62m for 12th for the last spot. READ »

Ibrahimovic returns to Swedish national team

Sport: 16 Jul 10
Barcelona star Zlatan Ibrahimovic is set to return as captain of the Swedish national team after a nine month absence, the Swedish Football Federation confirmed at lunchtime on Friday. READ »

Klüft to compete at Euros despite falling short

Sport: 16 Jul 10
Swedish athlete Carolina Klüft will compete at the European Championships after being given a wild card despite falling short of the minimum qualification distance for the long jump competition at a meet in Karlstad on Thursday. READ »

Klüft in battle for Euros qualification

Sport: 15 Jul 10
With just days remaining before deadline for qualification for the 2010 European Championships, Swedish athlete and Olympic heptathlon gold medallist Carolina Klüft is battling to achieve a long jump distance to ensure participation. READ »

Absent Swedes share in World Cup fever

Sport: 8 Jun 10
Despite Sweden's failure to qualify for this year's World Cup in South Africa, many Swedes plan to join in the fun when the month-long feast of football kicks off on Friday. READ »

Ibrahimovic sale not ruled out by Barcelona

Sport: 1 Jun 10
Barcelona director general Joan Oliver declined to rule out the sale of Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic on Monday, following controversial comments made by the striker's agent last week. READ »

Söderling defeated in Barcelona final

Sport: 26 Apr 10
Swedish second seed Robin Soderling was defeated by Spain's fifth seed Fernando Verdasco 6-3, 4-6, 6-3 on Sunday keeping the Barcelona claycourt title at home for the eighth straight year. READ »

Söderling faces Spanish rival in Barcelona final

Sport: 25 Apr 10
Swedish tennis star Robin Söderling is aiming to break years of Spanish dominance when he takes on Fernando Verdasco in the final of the Barcelona Open on Sunday. READ »

Bus convoys carry stranded tourists home

National: 18 Apr 10
Hundreds of Swedish tourists have begun arduous bus journeys home from southern Europe as volcanic ash from Iceland continues to render air travel impossible. READ »

Zlatan out of Arsenal Champions League clash

Sport: 5 Apr 10
After tearing a thigh muscle, Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic will not be fit for Wednesday's Champions League quarter-final against Arsenal at the Nou Camp, his Barcelona club said Sunday. READ »

Leg injury may keep Zlatan out of Champions League quarter finals

Sport: 4 Apr 10
Following an injury to his right leg, Barcelona striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic is unlikely to play during the Champions League quarter-final second leg clash with Arsenal on Tuesday. READ »

Ibrahimovic double gives Barcelona upper hand

Sport: 1 Apr 10
A brace of goals from Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic ensured that Barcelona are in control of their Champions League tie against Arsenal, despite a late comeback from the Gunners to draw the first leg. READ »

Arsenal need trophies to match Barcelona: Ibrahimovic

Sport: 31 Mar 10
Sweden and Barcelona striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has warned Arsenal ahead of their Champion's League clash in London that it is titles and trophies that count in football and not plaudits for playing beautiful football. READ »

Eriksson talks up Ivory Coast World Cup hopes

Sport: 30 Mar 10
Swedish coach Sven-Göran Eriksson has declared his faith in the abilities of his adopted nation, the Ivory Coast, to survive the World Cup's 'group of death' and progress into the knockout stages in South Africa. READ »

Sweden claims narrow win in Wales

Sport: 4 Mar 10
Erik Hamrén, Sweden's new national football team trainer, got his tenure off on the right foot with a 0-1 win over Wales at the Liberty Stadium in Swansea on Wednesday. READ »

Ibrahimovic goal gives Barça upper hand

Sport: 24 Feb 10
A second half equaliser from Swedish star Zlatan Ibrahimovic was enough to hold off the challenge of a valiant Stuttgart and give Barcelona the edge in the second leg at Camp Nou. READ »

Swedish seniors lead EU in mobile use: report

Science & Technology: 16 Feb 10
Nearly all Swedish over 65s own and use a mobile phone and are at the forefront of the technology's use in comparison with European counterparts, a new report shows. READ »

Sony Ericsson unveils new smartphones

Business & Money: 15 Feb 10
Swedish-Japanese handset maker Sony Ericsson unveiled its new smartphones on Sunday as it seeks to close the gap on its main competitors. READ »

Barcelona Christmas gift for Zlatan's first club

Sport: 22 Dec 09
Zlatan Ibrahimovic's first club FBK Balkan have got an early Christmas present of 1.5 million kronor ($206,000) courtesy of FC Barcelona. READ »

Henrik Larsson steps into club management

Sport: 14 Dec 09
Star Swedish footballer Henrik Larsson, who recently gave up his playing career, has been confirmed as new head trainer of Landskrona in Sweden’s second division. READ »

Ibrahimovic confirms national team hiatus

Sport: 7 Dec 09
Barcelona striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has said he is not currently motivated to play for the Swedish national team following the side's failure to qualify for this summer's World Cup. READ »

Zlatan's heroics lead Barcelona past Madrid

Sport: 30 Nov 09
Swedish star footballer Zlatan Ibrahimovic may have strengthened his chances of being named European footballer of the year after shooting Barcelona to a 1-0 win over Real Madrid. READ »

Swede in hot seat after disputed French goal

Sport: 19 Nov 09
Football commentators in Sweden have slammed referee Martin Hansson for missing a handball by France’s Thierry Henry which dashed Ireland’s hopes of qualifying for the World Cup. READ »

Zlatan considers quitting Sweden's national side

Sport: 10 Nov 09
Swedish football fans were reeling on Tuesday after learning that star striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic may have played his last game for the country’s national team. READ »

Ibrahimovic nominated for FIFA award

Sport: 30 Oct 09
Sweden and Barcelona striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been named among the 23 contenders short-listed for the FIFA World Player of the Year award. READ »

'Henke' Larsson to quit professional football

Sport: 20 Oct 09
Swedish football legend Henrik 'Henke' Larsson has announced he is retiring from professional football at the conclusion of the current season. READ »

Win fails to help Sweden fulfill World Cup dream

Sport: 15 Oct 09
Despite a 4-1 drubbing of Albania on Wednesday night, Sweden’s slim hopes of continuing their World Cup journey came to an end as Malta failed to take points from Portugal. READ »

Danes end Sweden's World Cup dream

Sport: 11 Oct 09
Sweden were unable to live up to the pre-match bravado and were left wanting in Copenhagen losing 1-0 to Denmark who booked their spot in the World Cup finals in South Africa next summer. READ »

Swedish destiny resides in Copenhagen clash

Sport: 9 Oct 09
The Swedish football team heads to Parken stadium in Copenhagen on Saturday hoping to claim the points and a real chance of winning a World Cup group that long seemed out of their grasp. READ »

Ibrahimovic scores historic goal in Barca win

Sport: 27 Sep 09
Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic made history on Saturday, scoring his fifth goal in five consecutive games as Barcelona overcame Malaga 2-0 in La Liga. READ »

Ibrahimovic shines in Inter stalemate

Sport: 17 Sep 09
Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic produced his best performance yet in a Barcelona shirt as the champions were held to a 0-0 draw by Inter Milan in the Champions League Group F opener on Wednesday. READ »

In-form Ibrahimovic ready for Inter return

Sport: 16 Sep 09
Barcelona and record signing Zlatan Ibrahimovic go into Wednesday's Champions League group opener at Inter Milan in high spirits after collecting maximum points from the first two league outings. READ »

Ibrahimovic goal leaves Barca top

Sport: 13 Sep 09
Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored his second goal in as many games and helped Barcelona to 2-0 win over Getafe on Saturday. READ »

Zlatan's boasting draws fire from former Inter teammate

Sport: 10 Sep 09
Comments by Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic suggesting he was responsible for the success of Inter Milan have prompted a backlash from former teammate Marco Materazzi. READ »

Injured Ibrahimovic hungry for Budapest start

Sport: 4 Sep 09
Swedish international striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has said he remains optimistic about battling through a knee injury to line out for his country in a crucial World Cup qualifier in Hungary on Saturday. READ »

Ibrahimovic finds net in league debut

Sport: 1 Sep 09
Barcelona's record signing Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored the final goal in a comprehensive 3-0 home win for his new club over Sporting Gijon in the opening league game of the season on Monday. READ »

Ibrahimovic to face Man City in Barcelona debut

Sport: 18 Aug 09
Swedish international striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic is set to make his debut for new club Barcelona on Wednesday in a pre-season clash with big-spending Premier League side Manchester City. READ »

Swedes defeat Finland in World Cup warm up

Sport: 13 Aug 09
The Swedish men's football team received a confidence boosting 1-0 win over Finland in Stockholm on Wednesday ahead of a crucial World Cup qualifier against Hungary onext month. READ »

Ibrahimovic finally signs 'dream' contract with Barcelona

Sport: 28 Jul 09
Swedish star footballer Zlatan Ibrahimovic said he is finally "living a dream" upon signing a five-year contract with Barcelona on Monday. READ »

Ibrahimovic poised to sign for Barcelona

Sport: 27 Jul 09
Swedish footballer Zlatan Ibrahimovic arrived in Barcelona on Sunday to put pen to paper on a deal that will make him the European champions' most high profile summer signing. READ »

Ibrahimovic leaves Inter ahead of expected Barca signing

Sport: 24 Jul 09
Swedish football favourite Zlatan Ibrahimovic has left his Inter Milan teammates to return to Sweden in anticipation of signing a new contract with Spanish Champions Barcelona. READ »

Ibrahimovic waits on Barca move: report

Sport: 19 Jul 09
Swedish football star Zlatan Ibrahimovic confirmed on Saturday that he would be interested in a move to Spanish giants Barcelona. READ »

Zlatan closes in on Barca transfer: report

Sport: 17 Jul 09
Star Swedish footballer Zlatan Ibrahimovic may be headed to Barcelona on a transfer from Inter Milan, according to Spanish media reports. READ »

Söderling falls to Federer in Paris final

Sport: 7 Jun 09
Robin Söderling was unable to repeat his tournament heroics on Sunday as Roger Federer claimed an elusive first ever French Open title with a straight sets victory over the Swede. READ »

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