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Tuesday 28 November 2023 Dublin: 6°C

# Sweden

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Ibrahimovic files 'hate crime' complaint after angry fans vandalise statute
The incident took place one day after becoming part-owner of the Swedish club Hammarby.
Here are the highlights of the Ireland U21 side's superb win against Sweden
Stephen Kenny’s youngsters came from behind in Tallaght to register another very impressive victory.
‘I’ll give you £50 for every decent first touch you make': Zlatan reveals Lukaku snubbed bet
The Swede jokingly slated his former Man United team-mate for having a heavy first touch.
Worry for Man United, as David de Gea injured on international duty
The Red Devils look set to be without their goalkeeper for their crunch clash against Liverpool.
Rodrigo's last-gasp equaliser secures Spain's qualification for Euro 2020
Marcus Berg’s goal had Sweden on the cusp of a memorable triumph over the Spanish this evening.
Stephen Kenny hails 'outstanding' Ireland U21 side after superb win in Sweden
Ireland came from behind to record a 3-1 victory in this evening’s European Championship qualifier.
Troy Parrott and Conor Masterson goals help Ireland U21s bag impressive win in Sweden
A double from Parrott and a fine header from Masterson secured three points.
Henrik Larsson quits as Helsingborg manager after two months due to verbal abuse from fans
The 47-year-old oversaw eight games in charge during his second spell as manager.
US rapper A$AP Rocky convicted of assault in Sweden
The rapper was given a suspended sentence.
US rapper A$AP Rocky released pending Sweden assault verdict
He and two others had been held in custody ahead of their trial because the court deemed him a “flight risk”.
Bayern prospect Johansson's eligibility for Ireland thrown into doubt
The FAI and the player’s representatives are liasing with Fifa over the issue, but Johansson today admitted he may yet play for Sweden.
Rapper A$AP Rocky tells court he was 'scared' and tried to 'walk away' during street fight
The rapper, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, faces up to two years in prison over the incident.
US rapper A$AP Rocky pleads self-defence at assault trial
The rapper was arrested on 3 July in Sweden along with three other people.
Donald Trump calls on Sweden to 'free' rapper A$AP Rocky as trial approaches
The rapper was arrested on 3 July following a street brawl.
Man involved in fight with A$AP Rocky avoids charges, as prosecutors say he acted in self defence
The fight between two men and A$AP Rocky in Stockholm on 30 June led to the 3 July arrest of the rapper.
Sweden World Cup hero becomes first signing for Real Madrid women's team
The Spanish Giants will have a top-flight team next season.
'I believe we can cause an upset, a lot of the lads do. We gave them too much respect last time'
St Pat’s captain Ian Bermingham is expecting a reaction from his players as they go to IFK Norrköping chasing a 2-0 deficit.
Nine people dead as small plane carrying parachutists crashes in Sweden
The cause of the crash is not yet known.
Key defender departs Leeds after reportedly falling out with Bielsa
Pontus Jansson has joined Brentford for a reported £5.5million.
England's World Cup campaign ends in heartbreak as Sweden win third place play-off
Phil Neville’s side go home from France empty-handed as the Swedes take bronze.
Surge in shootings in Sweden as warring criminal gangs settle scores
“It’s about strengthening the sense of community and showing who’s the toughest.”
Netherlands v Sweden, Women's World Cup semi-final
Relive all the drama as the Dutch found a winner in extra-time to book their place in Sunday’s decider.
Sweden shock Germany to advance to World Cup semi-finals
The Swedes conjured one of the biggest surprises of the competition to set up a last-four clash with the Netherlands.
Wexford's Michelle O'Neill will officiate World Cup quarter-final between Germany and Sweden
The 40-year-old assistant referee is officiating at her second World Cup this summer in France.
Double dose of penalty drama as Sweden clinch World Cup quarter-final spot
Canada missed a spot-kick while the winners were denied one by VAR.
Sweden cruise past Thailand to make World Cup last 16
The Swedes moved top of Group F with a 5-1 win this afternoon.
Spain assistant boss hopes he's filled in for Luis Enrique for the last time
Luis Enrique missed a third successive Spain game on Monday. His assistant hopes the former Barcelona coach returns in September.
Manager absent again as Spain maintain 100% start
Luis Enrique’s continued absence has not impacted the team’s results.
'Swedish football is in mourning' - former Uefa president Johansson passes away
Lennart Johansson was at the helm from 1990 to 2007.
Swedish court rejects request to detain Julian Assange over 2010 rape case
An extradition request for the WikiLeaks founder has already been issued by the US, where Assange is facing 18 charges.
Prosecutors issue formal request to hold Julian Assange on suspicion of rape
It’s the first step towards seeking his extradition to Sweden.
Luis Enrique backed by Spain despite continued absence for family reasons
The federation’s bosses insist there is no plan to replace him.
Sweden to reopen rape case against Julian Assange
The prosecutor announced the decision today.
Netherlands hit five past England to reach quarter-finals while Belgium see off Greece
It was a busy day of action in the Uefa U17 European Championships across the country.
Former Man United starlet aiming to rebuild his career in Sweden
Ravel Morrison has struggled to settle anywhere since leaving Old Trafford.
Man admitted to hospital in Sweden with suspected Ebola found not to have disease
The man had recently returned from a trip in Burundi.
'They made me feel like Benjamin Button. I was getting younger and younger'
Zlatan Ibrahimovic said moving to Manchester United at the age of 34 made him feel young again.
Swedish parliament ousts Prime Minister Stefan Lofven in vote of no-confidence
A total of 204 of 349 members of parliament voted against Lofven, while 142 voted in favour of him.
Nap areas, meatball mounds and a 'tornado' vending machine - behind the scenes at Ikea
We take a tour of the Swedish furniture giant’s lucrative Dublin store’s little-seen areas.