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Happy Potter: Graham Potter says it was an out-of-body experience after sending Sweden to the World Cup
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Happy Potter: Graham Potter says it was an out-of-body experience after sending Sweden to the World Cup

When Viktor Gyökeres pushed the ball in to send his team to the World Cup, Graham Potter didn't really follow. "I looked towards the goal and suddenly the whole bench ran onto the field and I thought, 'Am I here?' It was like an out-of-body experience
This is how Sweden starts in the World Cup qualifying match against Poland
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This is how Sweden starts in the World Cup qualifying match against Poland

Graham Potter makes two changes to the starting lineup for the national team's crucial match against Poland tonight.
The duel that could decide the drama - Gyökeres vs Lewandowski for a World Cup spot
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The duel that could decide the drama - Gyökeres vs Lewandowski for a World Cup spot

The match within the match at one of the hottest and most important internationals played at Strawberry Arena: Sweden's Viktor Gyökeres versus Poland's Robert Lewandowski. The winner of that duel could very well be the one who makes it to the World Cup this summer
Lindelöf: These are the kind of matches you dream about
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Lindelöf: These are the kind of matches you dream about

A crucial home match for a World Cup spot - with 49,500 spectators in the stands. It doesn't get any bigger, says Sweden's captain Victor Nilsson Lindelöf, ahead of the playoff final against Poland
Guide: The drama that will decide whether there will be a Swedish World Cup party
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Guide: The drama that will decide whether there will be a Swedish World Cup party

With a packed stadium behind them, the national football team faces the final hurdle. If they can make it, the World Cup finals in North America await this summer
Lindelöf threw away the mask and risked his nose
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Lindelöf threw away the mask and risked his nose

Team captain Victor Nilsson Lindelöf chose to ignore the face shield despite the risk of injuring his nasal bone. "In such an important match, I felt like I was playing without it
Sweden opts for five-back line against Ukraine in World Cup playoff, Potter says it gives the right balance
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Sweden opts for five-back line against Ukraine in World Cup playoff, Potter says it gives the right balance

Sweden head coach Graham Potter has chosen Herman Johansson at right-back and is opting for a five-man back line in tonight's crucial match against Ukraine. Arsenal forward Viktor Gyökeres will start up front for Sweden
Allsvenskan profiles convinced Sweden will reach the World Cup
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Allsvenskan profiles convinced Sweden will reach the World Cup

World Cup or not? Allsvenskan profiles hope for blue-and-yellow luck in the playoff matches. "I believe in the Swedish national team," says Djurgården's Adam Ståhl ahead of Sweden's match against Ukraine
Viewers stunned as one million Swedes may have trouble watching Sweden's World Cup final against Ukraine amid Viaplay and Tele2 dispute
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Viewers stunned as one million Swedes may have trouble watching Sweden's World Cup final against Ukraine amid Viaplay and Tele2 dispute

One million Swedes may have trouble watching Sweden's World Cup final against Ukraine on Thursday night, writes Sportbladet. The TV dispute between Viaplay and Tele2 remains unresolved
The captain senses the end: Last chance to play in the World Cup
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The captain senses the end: Last chance to play in the World Cup

If Victor Nilsson Lindelöf wears a national team jersey in the summer of 2030, it will not be as a national team captain but as a supporter. If I am still in the national team in four years, it would not be good for Swedish football, he says
Graham Potter orders Sweden players to reveal nothing
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Graham Potter orders Sweden players to reveal nothing

Graham Potter has kept a lid on tactical matters ahead of the fateful match against Ukraine. He does not want to say whether he is sticking with a four-back line
Guide: Sweden's play-off semi-final - can take a big step towards the World Cup
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Guide: Sweden's play-off semi-final - can take a big step towards the World Cup

Win or lose. The conditions are simple for the national football team's quest to reach the World Cup finals in North America this summer
Hugo Larsson to have tonsil surgery after the season
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Hugo Larsson to have tonsil surgery after the season

National team midfielder Hugo Larsson was ill for a long time at the beginning of the year. The throat infection has had consequences
Ahead of World Cup playoff, Lindelöf back in Aston Villa starting lineup
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Ahead of World Cup playoff, Lindelöf back in Aston Villa starting lineup

Victor Nilsson Lindelöf played the entire match as Aston Villa beat Lille in the Europa League round of 16.
Isak misses Sweden's World Cup playoff, Potter says it is too early
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Isak misses Sweden's World Cup playoff, Potter says it is too early

Striker Alexander Isak has not been selected for the men's World Cup playoff against Ukraine. The Liverpool player has not returned to action after breaking his leg
The streak is broken - tough for the top teams
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The streak is broken - tough for the top teams

After eleven straight wins at home, Aston Villa lost 0-1 to Everton at Villa Park on Sunday.
Manchester City dropped points again in pursuit of Arsenal
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Manchester City dropped points again in pursuit of Arsenal

0–0, 1–1, 1–1 - second-placed Manchester City cruise through the opening stages of the year. League leaders Arsenal accept and thank
Four goals in 29 minutes - Arsenal won the Swedish meeting
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Four goals in 29 minutes - Arsenal won the Swedish meeting

After a sleepy first half, things picked up in the second half. League leaders Arsenal cruised past third-placed Aston Villa in the Premier League
Gyökeres gets to celebrate New Year as Premier League leader
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Gyökeres gets to celebrate New Year as Premier League leader

Manchester City took over first place in the Premier League for a couple of hours. Viktor Gyökeres
Victor Nilsson Lindelöf wins against former club
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Victor Nilsson Lindelöf wins against former club

For a long time, the future was uncertain for Victor Nilsson Lindelöf. It took the national team captain a summer to find the right place in his professional career
Isak receives the Golden Ball: "A great honor"
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Isak receives the Golden Ball: "A great honor"

Record-breaking player Alexander Isak has had a tough start to his football career at Liverpool. Despite that, he is now receiving the Golden Ball for the first time in his career – the 26-year-old has been named Sweden's best male footballer in 2025
Lindelöf from the start – Villa turned things around and won
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Lindelöf from the start – Villa turned things around and won

Victor Nilsson Lindelöf made his first Premier League start for Aston Villa, as Morgan Rogers became the hero of the match as West Ham were defeated 3–2 away.
Buendía saved Aston Villa – late goal in the summit clash
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Buendía saved Aston Villa – late goal in the summit clash

After the chaos, wild joy followed. The reason? Substitute Emiliano Buendía scored Aston Villa's winning goal in the summit clash at home to Arsenal, 2-1
Scandal: Player hit by thrown object
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Scandal: Player hit by thrown object

Victor Nilsson Lindelöf's Aston Villa were hosting Young Boys in the Europa League when the Swede's teammate Donyell Malen was hit by a thrown object.
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