Tag: sweden
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Euro 2020: Ukraine last minute extra-time winner sets up England clash
Artem Dovbyk scored in added time in extra time as Ukraine edged out 10-man Sweden at Hampden to set up a Euro 2020 quarter-final with England. Oleksandr Zinchenko smashed Ukraine in front with a powerful drive but a deflected shot from Emil Forsberg levelled matters before half-time. Sweden lost Marcus Danielson to a red card…
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Swedish Prime Minister resigns after no-confidence vote
The Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven on Monday announced his resignation a week after a no-confidence vote against him in parliament. Lofven, a Social Democrat, said at a press conference that he had decided against called fresh elections in the light of the Coronavirus pandemic. It was the first time a Swedish premier had such…
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Euro 2020: Sweden send Poland out as Spain earn first win
Sweden substitute Viktor Claesson scored a 93rd-minute winner as a valiant Poland fightback proved in vain and they were eliminated from Euro 2020. In a captivating game in St Petersburg, Sweden led 2-0 at the hour mark thanks to two goals from Emil Forsberg. But a Robert Lewandowski double put Poland within a goal of…
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Euro 2020: Forsberg penalty clinches Sweden victory
Emil Forsberg’s second-half penalty ensured Sweden took a huge step towards qualifying for the last 16 at Euro 2020 with victory against Slovakia in St Petersburg. RB Leipzig’s Forsberg slotted in with 13 minutes remaining after substitute Robin Quaison was hauled down by goalkeeper Martin Dubravka. The spot-kick ended a run of 365 minutes without…
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Euro 2020: Spain unable to break stubborn Sweden
Spain endured a frustrating opening game in Euro 2020 as they failed to make their near total dominance pay against a rigid and stubborn Sweden in Seville. Luis Enrique’s side had the vast majority of possession and territory in the match, which at times resembled a session of attack versus defence, but were unable to…
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic recalled to Sweden squad
AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been recalled to Sweden’s squad for their upcoming 2022 World Cup qualifiers. Ibrahimovic has not played for his country since announcing his retirement from international football back in 2016, but has been included in Janne Andersson’s latest squad. The 39-year-old will join up with Sweden later this month as…
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Sweden blocks Huawei and ZTE from 5G infrastructure
Operators bidding for frequencies in Sweden’s 5G networks have been banned from using equipment from Chinese tech giants ZTE and Huawei, a government agency said. The Swedish Post and Telecom Authority (PTS) said the four firms selected were Hi3G Access, Net4Mobility, Telia Sweden and Teracom, a partnership between Swedish telecommunications firm Tele 2 and Norway’s…
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Spain draw 1-1 with Sweden to qualify for Euro 2020
A stoppage-time strike by substitute Rodrigo cancelled out Marcus Berg’s opener for Sweden and gave Spain the draw they needed to qualify for Euro 2020 in a Group F game that finished 1-1 on Tuesday. Spain dominated the opening 20 minutes and looked set to easily book their berth in next year’s finals but Sweden…
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Sweden charges U.S. rapper A$AP Rocky with assault
U.S. rapper, A$AP Rocky, has been charged with assault in Sweden over his alleged involvement in a street brawl and is to remain in custody pending trial, the Swedish prosecutor’s office said on Thursday. The 30-year-old performer, producer and model from Harlem, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, has been detained since July 3 along…
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Netherlands beat Sweden to reach first World Cup final
The Netherlands reached their first Women’s World Cup final after Manchester United midfielder Jackie Groenen’s sweet extra-time strike settled their cagey semi-final against Sweden. The European champions will face holders the United States in Lyon on Sunday, after Jill Ellis’ side’s win over England. The 48,452 fans inside the Stade de Lyon had looked set…