World Cup 2018: Why you should follow Sweden As we countdown to Russia 2018, we take a look at all 32 teams and suggest a reason to back them. With 20 days to the big kick-off it is the turn of Sweden. Soccer • 11 Jun 18
World Cup 2018: Why you should follow Sweden As we countdown to Russia 2018, we take a look at all 32 teams and suggest a reason to back them. With 20 days to the big kick-off it is the turn of Sweden. Soccer • 11 Jun 18
Sweden rule out Zlatan World Cup comeback Zlatan Ibrahimovic will not come out of international retirement to play for Sweden at the World Cup. Soccer • 26 Apr 18
Sweden rule out Zlatan World Cup comeback Zlatan Ibrahimovic will not come out of international retirement to play for Sweden at the World Cup. Soccer • 26 Apr 18
'A World Cup without me wouldn't be a World Cup' Zlatan Ibrahimovic has dropped a stronger hint that he might come out of international retirement to resume his long career with Sweden at the World Cup this summer. Soccer • 18 Apr 18
'A World Cup without me wouldn't be a World Cup' Zlatan Ibrahimovic has dropped a stronger hint that he might come out of international retirement to resume his long career with Sweden at the World Cup this summer. Soccer • 18 Apr 18
Zlatan says chances of playing in World Cup 'sky high' Zlatan Ibrahimovic has said his chances of playing for Sweden at the World Cup are "sky high". Soccer • 16 Apr 18
Zlatan says chances of playing in World Cup 'sky high' Zlatan Ibrahimovic has said his chances of playing for Sweden at the World Cup are "sky high". Soccer • 16 Apr 18
Zlatan mulls World Cup comeback: 'If I want I'm there' Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has opened the door for a return to the Swedish national team at this year's World Cup in Russia if he can recover his fitness in time. Soccer • 02 Mar 18
Zlatan mulls World Cup comeback: 'If I want I'm there' Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has opened the door for a return to the Swedish national team at this year's World Cup in Russia if he can recover his fitness in time. Soccer • 02 Mar 18
Wessi wizardry - 5 of Hoolahan's best moments in green Wes Hoolahan has called it a day with the Republic of Ireland. He leaves us with some golden memories. Soccer • 08 Feb 18
Wessi wizardry - 5 of Hoolahan's best moments in green Wes Hoolahan has called it a day with the Republic of Ireland. He leaves us with some golden memories. Soccer • 08 Feb 18
Swede dreams made but all eyes are on Zlatan The final whistle which signalled that Sweden had qualified for the World Cup was still echoing around the San Siro when the speculation began - will retired record goalscorer Zlatan Ibrahimovic return for the finals in Russia? Soccer • 14 Nov 17
Swede dreams made but all eyes are on Zlatan The final whistle which signalled that Sweden had qualified for the World Cup was still echoing around the San Siro when the speculation began - will retired record goalscorer Zlatan Ibrahimovic return for the finals in Russia? Soccer • 14 Nov 17
Italy miss World Cup for first time since 1958 Italy will miss the World Cup for the first time in 60 years after a failing after a scoreless draw at home to Sweden in the San Siro tonight Soccer • 14 Nov 17
Italy miss World Cup for first time since 1958 Italy will miss the World Cup for the first time in 60 years after a failing after a scoreless draw at home to Sweden in the San Siro tonight Soccer • 14 Nov 17
Sweden leave toothless Italy on the brink Italy must beat Sweden at San Siro on Monday to have any hope of qualifying for the World Cup in Russia after Jakob Johansson condemned the Azzurri to a 1-0 first-leg defeat in Stockholm. Soccer • 10 Nov 17
Sweden leave toothless Italy on the brink Italy must beat Sweden at San Siro on Monday to have any hope of qualifying for the World Cup in Russia after Jakob Johansson condemned the Azzurri to a 1-0 first-leg defeat in Stockholm. Soccer • 10 Nov 17
Sweden v Italy as it happened Sweden took a huge step toward's next summer's World Cup with a 1-0 victory over Italy in their first-leg play-off clash. See how it all unfolded here. Soccer • 11 Nov 17
Sweden v Italy as it happened Sweden took a huge step toward's next summer's World Cup with a 1-0 victory over Italy in their first-leg play-off clash. See how it all unfolded here. Soccer • 11 Nov 17
History beckons for Peru and Cape Verde Islands The last nine teams heading for next summer's World Cup will be confirmed in the next eight days, here we examine the key qualifying matches as the Road to Russi enters the final stages. Soccer • 09 Nov 17
History beckons for Peru and Cape Verde Islands The last nine teams heading for next summer's World Cup will be confirmed in the next eight days, here we examine the key qualifying matches as the Road to Russi enters the final stages. Soccer • 09 Nov 17
Danish women's team call off strike The Danish women's national team have called off a strike over a wage dispute with the Danish Football Association (DBU) that saw a World Cup qualifier against Sweden cancelled, putting the team's 2019 bid at risk. Soccer • 20 Oct 17
Danish women's team call off strike The Danish women's national team have called off a strike over a wage dispute with the Danish Football Association (DBU) that saw a World Cup qualifier against Sweden cancelled, putting the team's 2019 bid at risk. Soccer • 20 Oct 17
World Cup round up: France blunder while Andorra win A blunder from Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris saw Sweden snatch a dramatic stoppage-time winner to open up the battle at the top of World Cup European qualifying Group A. Soccer • 10 Jun 17
World Cup round up: France blunder while Andorra win A blunder from Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris saw Sweden snatch a dramatic stoppage-time winner to open up the battle at the top of World Cup European qualifying Group A. Soccer • 10 Jun 17
Sweden to honour Ibrahimovic with statue Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been named Sweden's top player for a 10th successive year and will have a statue erected in his honour outside the stadium where he embarrassed England. Soccer • 22 Nov 16
Sweden to honour Ibrahimovic with statue Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been named Sweden's top player for a 10th successive year and will have a statue erected in his honour outside the stadium where he embarrassed England. Soccer • 22 Nov 16
Germany take women's gold after beating Sweden Germany enjoyed another memorable night at the Maracana as the women's football team overcame surprise packages Sweden to become Olympic champions for the first time. Paris 2024 • 19 Aug 16
Germany take women's gold after beating Sweden Germany enjoyed another memorable night at the Maracana as the women's football team overcame surprise packages Sweden to become Olympic champions for the first time. Paris 2024 • 19 Aug 16
Swedes knock out hosts in Rio semi shootout Sweden beat Brazil 4-3 in a penalty shootout after the sides were goalless following extra time to reach the final of the women's football tournament at the Rio Olympics. Paris 2024 • 16 Aug 16
Swedes knock out hosts in Rio semi shootout Sweden beat Brazil 4-3 in a penalty shootout after the sides were goalless following extra time to reach the final of the women's football tournament at the Rio Olympics. Paris 2024 • 16 Aug 16
Ibrahimovic proud after Sweden curtain call Zlatan Ibrahimovic's international career did not end in a blaze of glory at the European Championship but the striker said he was proud to have represented Sweden at the tournament. Euro 2016 • 24 Jun 16
Ibrahimovic proud after Sweden curtain call Zlatan Ibrahimovic's international career did not end in a blaze of glory at the European Championship but the striker said he was proud to have represented Sweden at the tournament. Euro 2016 • 24 Jun 16
Zlatan and Sweden bow out as Belgium top group Zlatan Ibrahimovic's international career ended in a damp squib when Sweden lost 1-0 to Belgium in their final Euro 2016 Group E match and failed to reach the last 16. Euro 2016 • 22 Jun 16
Zlatan and Sweden bow out as Belgium top group Zlatan Ibrahimovic's international career ended in a damp squib when Sweden lost 1-0 to Belgium in their final Euro 2016 Group E match and failed to reach the last 16. Euro 2016 • 22 Jun 16
Zlatan to hang up boots with Sweden after Euros Sweden striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has announced that he will retire from international football at the end of Euro 2016. Euro 2016 • 21 Jun 16
Zlatan to hang up boots with Sweden after Euros Sweden striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has announced that he will retire from international football at the end of Euro 2016. Euro 2016 • 21 Jun 16
Conte confirms Italy rotation for Ireland game Antonio Conte has confirmed that he will rest some of his key players against the Republic of Ireland after Italy claimed a place in the knockout stages with a dramatic 1-0 defeat of Sweden. Euro 2016 • 17 Jun 16
Conte confirms Italy rotation for Ireland game Antonio Conte has confirmed that he will rest some of his key players against the Republic of Ireland after Italy claimed a place in the knockout stages with a dramatic 1-0 defeat of Sweden. Euro 2016 • 17 Jun 16
Eder fires Italy past Sweden into knockout stage Italy booked their place in the knockout stages of Euro 2016 as a superb late winner from Eder secured a 1-0 victory over Sweden in Toulouse. Euro 2016 • 17 Jun 16
Eder fires Italy past Sweden into knockout stage Italy booked their place in the knockout stages of Euro 2016 as a superb late winner from Eder secured a 1-0 victory over Sweden in Toulouse. Euro 2016 • 17 Jun 16
As it Happened: Friday at Euro 2016 Read back on wins for Italy and Spain, and a controversial game between Czech Republic and Croatia. Euro 2016 • 17 Jun 16
As it Happened: Friday at Euro 2016 Read back on wins for Italy and Spain, and a controversial game between Czech Republic and Croatia. Euro 2016 • 17 Jun 16
Italy aiming to keep proving doubters wrong Italy midfielder Alessandro Florenzi believes they can prove the doubters wrong again in Friday's Euro 2016 clash with Sweden in Toulouse. Euro 2016 • 16 Jun 16
Italy aiming to keep proving doubters wrong Italy midfielder Alessandro Florenzi believes they can prove the doubters wrong again in Friday's Euro 2016 clash with Sweden in Toulouse. Euro 2016 • 16 Jun 16
Column: Sun and smiles finally arrive for Ireland The first sign of summer, since arriving into Versailles a week ago, coincided with Martin O’Neill’s press briefing at the Stade Montbauron on Wednesday afternoon. Euro 2016 • 16 Jun 16
Column: Sun and smiles finally arrive for Ireland The first sign of summer, since arriving into Versailles a week ago, coincided with Martin O’Neill’s press briefing at the Stade Montbauron on Wednesday afternoon. Euro 2016 • 16 Jun 16
Graziano Pelle gets green light to face Sweden Italy forward Graziano Pelle has been cleared to play Friday's Group E clash with Sweden after sustaining a foot injury in their Euro 2016 opener against Belgium on Monday. Euro 2016 • 15 Jun 16
Graziano Pelle gets green light to face Sweden Italy forward Graziano Pelle has been cleared to play Friday's Group E clash with Sweden after sustaining a foot injury in their Euro 2016 opener against Belgium on Monday. Euro 2016 • 15 Jun 16
