Tag: Sweden

January 17, 2020

Directed by Irish writer/director, Aoife O’Kelly, the film is an adaptation of Jude Dibia’s critically acclaimed novel of the same ...

Iran official cites ‘technical defect’ in crash of Ukrainian jet

World News

17 people travelling to Sweden killed in Iran plane crash

January 10, 2020

The Sweden foreign Minister, Ann Linde, said the victims were all peoples’ child, classmate, friends, and colleagues. My thoughts are ...

Spain draw with Sweden to qualify for Euro 2020

October 16, 2019

Spain dominated the opening 20 minutes and looked set to easily book their berth in next year’s finals but Sweden ...

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Cameroon players furious at VAR decisions

Sweden pounce on sloppy England to clinch third-place at Women’s World Cup

July 6, 2019

Early goals from Kosovare Asllani and Sofia Jakobsson were enough to see off Phil Neville’s side.

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Netherlands sets up US final

July 4, 2019

A goal from Manchester United's Jackie Groenen eventually gave the European champions the breakthrough in the ninth minute of added ...

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Super Falcons opponent in bright start

Sweden stun Germany to reach Women’s World Cup semi-finals

by NAN

June 30, 2019

The Swedes now face a last-four clash with the Netherlands in Lyon on Wednesday

2019 FIFA WWC: Sweden sink Canada to set up Germany clash

June 25, 2019

Sweden’s Stina Blackstenius struck in the second half on Monday in Paris as they won 1-0 against Canada at the ...

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Sweden pummel Thailand to advance into last 16 stage

June 16, 2019

Sweden produced a breathtaking display of attacking football to thrash Thailand 5-1 in Nice on Sunday and book their place ...

Sweden defender’s statue vandalised in Linkoping

June 15, 2019

Sweden defender, Nilla Fischer’s statue, was vandalised in Linkoping, an incident which, according to midfielder Caroline Seger, raises deeper questions ...

I’ve protected many, Assange tells UK court as he fights US extradition warrant

World News

Sweden requests detention order for WikkiLeaks founder over rape allegation

May 20, 2019

A Swedish prosecutor on Monday requested that WikkiLeaks founder Julian Assange be detained in absentia on suspicion of rape.

Chelsea fined £11,100

April 1, 2019

Chelsea have been fined 13,000 euros (£11,100) for the actions of their fans during the Europa League match away to ...

Crime

Alleged buying of two-month-old baby: NAPTIP nabs Sweden based Nigerian, two others

September 21, 2018

The NAPTIP’s Director of Investigation and Monitoring, Josiah Emerole, made this known in Abuja on Friday, explained that the case ...

EPL: Dele Alli, Kane strike in Spurs win

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England fined $70,000 over infractions by Dele Alli, two others

July 13, 2018

The players in question were midfielders Dele Alli and Eric Dier, and forward Raheem Sterling

Defoe in, Walcott, Wilshere out of England squad + full squad

England team just evolving in spite of semifinal qualification – Southgate

by NAN

July 8, 2018

Southgate said at the post-match conference after his team beat Sweden 2-0 at the Samara Arena in the quarter-finals that ...

Sweden coach says his players did their best against England

The coach rather said his team was just not good enough to beat their opponents, England, stating that his players ...

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World Cup: Dele Alli scores as England beat Sweden to reach semis

by Bowale Odutola

England now move on to a last-four date with either Russia or Croatia, who meet in the remaining quarter-final clash ...

World Cup: England faces Sweden hurdle

England have not reached the last eight of the World Cup since 2006, where defeat by Portugal on penalties in ...

World Cup: 200,000 fans want England-Colombia match replayed

After the scores were locked at 1-1, England won their first penalty shootout at a major tournament in 22 years ...

FIFA fines Sweden $70,000