Tag: sweden
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic retires from football
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has announced his retirement from football at the age of 41.
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Newcastle striker Isak out until after World Cup
Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak will not play again until after the Qatar World Cup finals after suffering an injury setback, manager Eddie Howe said on Tuesday. The Swedish forward was signed on in a deal reported to be worth up to 60 million pounds (67.82 million dollars) from Real Sociedad in August.
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Erdoğan renews threat to block Sweden from joining NATO
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan again threatened to block Sweden from joining NATO. “As long as the terrorist organisations are demonstrating on the streets of Sweden, and as long as the terrorists are inside the Swedish parliament, there is not going to be a positive approach from Turkey towards Sweden,”Erdoğan said.
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I will not retire and not give up – Ibrahimovic
AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic says he’s not ready to retire from football. The 40-year-old is working his way back after undergoing a knee operation over the summer. He isn’t expected to return to action until the New
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Sweden ignores Russia’s threat, signs paper works to join NATO
Sweden one of the Scandinavian countries and neighbour to Russia has ignored threats to sign paper works to Join North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Recall that Turkey had also warned Sweden of the consequences of taking such decision amid the crisis between Ukraine and Russia.
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I proved haters wrong at Man Utd – Ibrahimovic
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has said he loved proving his doubters wrong at Manchester United. The AC Milan forward spent two successful years at Old Trafford between 2016 and 2018. Ibrahimovic scored 28 goals and won the Europa League and Carabao Cup during his debut campaign with the Red Devils.
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WAR: Russia threatens Finland, Sweden over plans to join NATO
Amid the military operations in Ukraine, Russia has warned Finland and Sweden against joining the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, NATO. The spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova said there would be severe military and political consequences if Finland and Sweden opt to join NATO. Both countries share borders with Russia in the Arctic…
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Cameroon make move for Man Utd youngster Elanga
Cameroon have made a move for Manchester United youngster Anthony Elanga. The teenager has already represented Sweden at U21 level, scoring seven goals in eight appearances for his country. The senior side face Czech Republic in a World Cup semi-final play-off next month, and Elanga is expected to be selected by Janne Andersson. However, the…
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Sweden’s first female Prime Minister resigns hours after securing appointment
Sweden’s Prime Minister-elect Magdalena Andersson on Wednesday handed in her resignation hours after being appointed by parliament after her budget failed to pass and the junior Green Party quit the coalition government. While her stint was unexpectedly brief, Andersson made history by becoming the first woman elected to the post of prime minister in Sweden…
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Women’s Olympic Football final: Canada edge out Sweden in penalty shoot-out
Canada beat Sweden on penalties to win women’s football gold at Tokyo 2020. It marks a first Olympic gold in the competition for the Canucks, who won successive bronze medals in London and Rio. The game went to extra time after Canada’s Jessie Fleming equalised from the penalty spot to cancel out Stina Blackstenius’ opener.…