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All the latest football news from Sweden.
Sweden through to World Cup semi-final after sending Japan out of tournament
Sweden is set to face Spain in the Women's World Cup semi-final on Tuesday, after they beat Japan 2-1.
Swedish football team brings in new Covid rules after two players test positive
Two Swedish players have tested positive for coronavirus ahead of the football team's Euro 2020 opener against Spain next week.
What are Sweden's chances at Euro 2020?
Sweden will have to do without the injured Zlatan Ibrahimovic at Euro 2020, but young talents like Alexander Isak and Dejan Kulusevski are bidding to make sure the veteran's absence isn't too keenly felt.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic in talks with Swedish football chiefs about international comeback
Sweden head coach Janne Andersson flew to Milan to meet with Zlatan Ibrahimovic about a potential return to the national team.
Croatian player tests positive ahead of Sweden match
Croatian midfielder Marcelo Brozovic tested positive for Covid-19 on Friday, a day ahead of the country's Nations League match with Sweden, the Croatian football federation (HNS) said.
Sweden's coronavirus travel ban stops international friendly in Stockholm
An international friendly originally set to be held in Stockholm will now instead be played in Moscow, due to Sweden's non-EU coronavirus travel restrictions.
'Not here as a mascot': Zlatan scores in first match at AC Milan
Zlatan Ibrahimovic warned on Friday he was not back at AC Milan just to act as a mascot and immediately got off the mark for his new club by scoring in a friendly against a local lower league side.
Zlatan statue loses nose in latest Malmö vandalism
The statue of Zlatan Ibrahimovic in Malmö has suffered its latest damage in a string of attacks by vandals.
How Malmö fell out of love with Zlatan Ibrahimovic
He once appeared to be an untouchable hero in his hometown, but will fans in Malmö be able to forgive Zlatan Ibrahimovic's decision to invest in a rival football club?
Why Zlatan is investing in a Stockholm football team
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has bought around a quarter of the shares in Stockholm-based football team Hammarby, the club announced on Wednesday.
Could Zlatan Ibrahimovic be heading back to Italy next?
Struggling Italian giants AC Milan have offered Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic a six-month deal to come to their aid, according to Italian media.
Could Zlatan Ibrahimovic go to Australia for one last hurrah?
An Australian team are staging an audacious bid to get their hands on former Sweden striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic before his career ends. But how good are their odds?
Nordic countries to launch joint bid to host 2027 World Cup
Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland and Iceland want to jointly host the FIFA Women's World Cup in 2027.
In Pictures: This is what Zlatan Ibrahimovic looks like when he unveils a statue of himself
Zlatan Ibrahimovic unveiled an almost three-metre tall bronze statue of himself in his hometown of Malmö.
Copenhagen and Malmö even in feisty 'Battle of the Bridge'
A tasty return match could be on the menu after the 1-1 draw between Malmö FF and FC Copenhagen on Thursday.
Who will take Scandinavian bragging rights in the 'Battle of the Öresund Bridge'?
FC Copenhagen fans have arrived in their hundreds in the Swedish city of Malmö, which is 30 minutes by train from Copenhagen. The two cities go head-to-head tonight in the UEFA Europa League.
Swedish defender Victor Lindelöf signs five-year deal with Manchester United
Manchester United defender Victor Nilsson Lindelöf has signed another long-term deal with the club.
Copenhagen and Malmö to clash in Europa League 'Öresund Bridge derby'
Or should that be the Øresund Bridge derby?
Swedish football association reported to equality watchdog for suspected wage discrimination
The Swedish Football Association was on Tuesday reported to the country's equality ombudsman, with the people behind the report saying they suspected female players were victims of "wage discrimination".
IN PICTURES: Swedish women's football team receive hero's welcome in Gothenburg
Sweden's medal-winning women's football team received a jubilant welcome as they returned home after beating England to third place in the Women's World Cup. Here's a glimpse of what the celebrations looked like.
As an American, Sweden's support for its women's football team gives me hope
The US might be in the finals of the Women's World Cup, but when it comes to support from their country, Sweden's the real winner, says US native Madeline Tersigni.
Women's World Cup: Sweden vow to fight for third place after painful semi-final defeat to Netherlands
Sweden's Women's World Cup dream ended on Wednesday evening when an extra-time strike from the Netherlands knocked them out of the tournament.
Women's World Cup: Can Sweden now go on and win it?
After ending their hoodoo by beating Germany in the quarter-final of the World Cup, can Sweden's women's team go all the way? The Local contributor Madeline Tersigni and football fans in Stockholm predict what will happen next.