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Claesson to start for Sweden against England

Claesson to start for Sweden against England

FC Krasnodar midfielder Viktor Claesson has been named in the starting lineup for Sweden in their World Cup quarter-final match against England, FIFA announced on its official website on Saturday. 7 Jul 2018
'Minimal' difference between France and Belgium - De Bruyne

'Minimal' difference between France and Belgium - De Bruyne

Belgium midfielder Kevin De Bruyne said the difference between his team and France, who they will play against in the first World Cup semi-final in St. Petersburg on Tuesday, was “minimal.” 7 Jul 2018
Southgate wary of well-schooled Sweden defenders

Southgate wary of well-schooled Sweden defenders

England head coach Gareth Southgate said on Friday that Sweden had "well-schooled" defenders who can offer a challenge to his attacking players in the World Cup last eight. 7 Jul 2018
Kane: England have huge belief in beating Sweden if it goes to penalties

Kane: England have huge belief in beating Sweden if it goes to penalties

England forward and captain Harry Kane said on Friday that his side had "huge belief" that they would be able to beat Sweden if their World Cup quarter-final match ends in a penalty shootout. 7 Jul 2018
FIFA fine Sweden $70,000 for violating marketing rules

FIFA fine Sweden $70,000 for violating marketing rules

The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has fined the Swedish Football Association 70,000 Swiss francs (about $70,000) for violating media and marketing rules at the 2018 World Cup in Russia, FIFA's press service said on Friday. 7 Jul 2018
Andersson does not think about victory at World Cup

Andersson does not think about victory at World Cup

Sweden head coach Janne Andersson said on Friday that he did not think about a possible victory at the 2018 World Cup as the team prepares for their quarter-final match against England. 6 Jul 2018
Sweden captain Granqvist 'barely slept last night' as wife gave birth to daughter

Sweden captain Granqvist 'barely slept last night' as wife gave birth to daughter

Sweden defender and captain Andreas Granqvist said he had "barely slept" on Thursday night when his wife was giving birth to their baby daughter. 6 Jul 2018
Sweden look to 'stop' Kane in Quarter-Final

Sweden look to 'stop' Kane in Quarter-Final

Sweden defender and captain Andreas Granqvist said his team will do their best to prevent England striker Harry Kane from finding the back of the net when the two teams play each other in the World Cup quarter-finals. 6 Jul 2018
Pic special: England training session

Pic special: England training session

The England team enjoyed some lighter moments as they trained at Spartak Zelenogorsk Stadium in Saint Petersburg on Friday, ahead of Sunday's (AEST) quarter-final clash with Sweden. 6 Jul 2018
Vardy misses England training

Vardy misses England training

England striker Jamie Vardy missed Friday's group training session ahead of the quarter-final match against Sweden, which is set to take place on Sunday morning. 6 Jul 2018
Southgate: Playing Sweden is 'bloody difficult'

Southgate: Playing Sweden is 'bloody difficult'

England head coach Gareth Southgate said that his side's quarter-finals opponent Sweden is a very strong team and a "bloody difficult" one to play against. 4 Jul 2018
Switzerland Forward Drmic Says Attacking Game Did Not Work Against Sweden

Switzerland Forward Drmic Says Attacking Game Did Not Work Against Sweden

ST. PETERSBURG, July 3 (Sputnik) - Switzerland forward Josip Drmic said on Tuesday that his team’s attacking game did not work against Sweden and his side did not have a "single good chance to score" during their 1-0 defeat at the St. Petersburg Stadium on Tuesday. 4 Jul 2018
'We were up against a great defence' - Switzerland's Akanji

'We were up against a great defence' - Switzerland's Akanji

Switzerland did their best in their round of 16 match but couldn't beat of Sweden’s great defence, Switzerland defender Manuel Akanji said after the game. 4 Jul 2018
Switzerland's Seferovic curses bad luck against Sweden

Switzerland's Seferovic curses bad luck against Sweden

Switzerland forward Haris Seferovic said on Tuesday that his team "lacked a bit of luck" to score against Sweden in their Round of 16 World Cup encounter at the St. Petersburg Stadium that resulted in his side's 1-0 defeat. 4 Jul 2018
Switzerland 'not emotional enough' - head coach

Switzerland 'not emotional enough' - head coach

Switzerland lacked emotion in order to beat Sweden in Tuesday’s round of 16 game, head coach Vladimir Petkovic said after the match. 4 Jul 2018
Forsberg in goal tribute to wife in stands

Forsberg in goal tribute to wife in stands

Sweden midfielder Emil Forsberg says the hand heart sign he showed after scoring the winning goal for his side during their 1-0 victory over Switzerland at the St. Petersburg Stadium was meant for his wife. 4 Jul 2018

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