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# 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.
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Nov 28th 2019, 2:00 PM
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.
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Nov 20th 2019, 10:29 AM
‘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.
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Oct 19th 2019, 3:45 PM
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.
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Oct 16th 2019, 12:16 AM
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.
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Oct 15th 2019, 10:15 PM
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.
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Sep 10th 2019, 11:30 PM
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.
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Sep 10th 2019, 7:29 PM
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.
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Aug 23rd 2019, 3:24 PM
US rapper A$AP Rocky convicted of assault in Sweden
The rapper was given a suspended sentence.
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Aug 14th 2019, 2:41 PM
US rapper A$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”.
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Aug 3rd 2019, 10:06 AM
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.
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Aug 2nd 2019, 7:30 PM
Rapper A$AP Rocky tells court he was 'scared' and tried to 'walk away' during street fight
The rapper, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, faces up to two years in prison over the incident.
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Aug 1st 2019, 9:21 PM
US rapper A$AP Rocky pleads self-defence at assault trial
The rapper was arrested on 3 July in Sweden along with three other people.
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Jul 30th 2019, 2:31 PM
Donald Trump calls on Sweden to 'free' rapper A$AP Rocky as trial approaches
The rapper was arrested on 3 July following a street brawl.
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Jul 26th 2019, 9:21 AM
Man involved in fight with A$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.
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Jul 22nd 2019, 10:34 PM
Sweden World Cup hero becomes first signing for Real Madrid women's team
The Spanish Giants will have a top-flight team next season.
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Jul 18th 2019, 4:19 PM
'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.
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Jul 18th 2019, 7:30 AM
Nine people dead as small plane carrying parachutists crashes in Sweden
The cause of the crash is not yet known.
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Jul 14th 2019, 7:06 PM
Key defender departs Leeds after reportedly falling out with Bielsa
Pontus Jansson has joined Brentford for a reported £5.5million.
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Jul 9th 2019, 9:20 AM
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.
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Jul 6th 2019, 6:19 PM
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.”
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Jul 6th 2019, 11:00 AM
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.
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Jul 3rd 2019, 7:00 PM
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.
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Jun 29th 2019, 9:08 PM
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.
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Jun 28th 2019, 4:24 PM
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.
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Jun 24th 2019, 10:02 PM
Sweden cruise past Thailand to make World Cup last 16
The Swedes moved top of Group F with a 5-1 win this afternoon.
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Jun 16th 2019, 5:01 PM
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.
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Jun 11th 2019, 12:14 AM
Manager absent again as Spain maintain 100% start
Luis Enrique’s continued absence has not impacted the team’s results.
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Jun 10th 2019, 10:25 PM
'Swedish football is in mourning' - former Uefa president Johansson passes away
Lennart Johansson was at the helm from 1990 to 2007.
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Jun 5th 2019, 9:20 AM
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.
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Jun 3rd 2019, 5:38 PM
Prosecutors issue formal request to hold Julian Assange on suspicion of rape
It’s the first step towards seeking his extradition to Sweden.
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May 20th 2019, 2:47 PM
Luis Enrique backed by Spain despite continued absence for family reasons
The federation’s bosses insist there is no plan to replace him.
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May 17th 2019, 6:02 PM
Evening Wrap
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May 13th 2019, 4:51 PM
Sweden to reopen rape case against Julian Assange
The prosecutor announced the decision today.
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May 13th 2019, 10:20 AM
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.
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May 6th 2019, 10:30 PM
Former Man United starlet aiming to rebuild his career in Sweden
Ravel Morrison has struggled to settle anywhere since leaving Old Trafford.
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Feb 7th 2019, 2:00 PM
Man admitted to hospital in Sweden with suspected Ebola found not to have disease
The man had recently returned from a trip in Burundi.
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Jan 4th 2019, 9:25 PM
'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.
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Nov 22nd 2018, 9:19 PM
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.
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Sep 25th 2018, 10:34 AM
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.
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Sep 23rd 2018, 7:00 PM
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