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England's Asante enjoying Gothenburg buzz 3 days ago - UEFA

"It's cool to see the city getting a buzz," said Göteborg FC midfielder Anita Asante with 50 days left until UEFA Women's EURO 2013 in Sweden where she has high hopes for England.

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Confident Fischer's case for Sweden's defence 3 days ago - UEFA

Newly settled at the heart of Sweden's defence, Nilla Fischer says life under Pia Sundhage is "intense" and, as she nears 100 caps, she predicts the hosts will win all three group games.

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Schelin signs on for more at Lyon 1 week ago - UEFA

Olympique Lyonnais received a timely boost ahead of Thursday's final as Sweden striker Lotta Schelin, the club's record all-time goalscorer, signed a three-year contract extension.

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Wahlqvist optimistic for Sweden future 1 week ago - UEFA

Sweden's Linus Wahlqvist told UEFA.com his nation could build on the success of their 2013 UEFA European Under-17 Championship debut despite missing out on the final.

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Khomukha: 'We've won nothing yet' 1 week ago - UEFA

Dmitri Khomukha demanded yet more from his Russia side after they reached the 2013 UEFA European Under-17 Championship final by defeating Sweden on penalties.

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Russia pip Sweden to final in shoot-out 1 week ago - UEFA

Russia 0-0 Sweden (Russia win 10-9 on pens)Russia will meet Italy in Friday's final after a gripping penalty shoot-out victory against Sweden in Zilina.

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Russia keep cool from spot to reach final 1 week ago - UEFA

Russia 0-0 Sweden (Russia win 10-9 on penalties)Russia will meet Italy in the 2013 UEFA European Under-17 Championship final after a gripping penalty shoot-out victory against Sweden in Zilina.

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Champions crowned, Swedish struggle continues 1 week ago - FIFA

Wolfsburg celebrated a maiden Bundesliga triumph and FC Zurich retained the Swiss crown, while Malmo and Tyreso continued their personal duel in Sweden. FIFA.com reviews the latest from the club scene.

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Fair Play bonus for Sweden, Norway, Finland 1 week ago - UEFA

Sweden, Norway and Finland have each been granted additional places in the 2013/14 UEFA Europa League first qualifying round after topping the UEFA Respect Fair Play rankings.

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Respect Fair Play bonus for Sweden, Norway, Finland 1 week ago - UEFA

Sweden, Norway and Finland have each been granted additional places in the 2013/14 UEFA Europa League first qualifying round after topping the UEFA Respect Fair Play rankings.

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Sweden win UEFA Respect Fair Play ranking 1 week ago - UEFA

025 - Norway and Finland also granted additional UEFA Europa League place

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Debut win the model to follow for Sweden 1 week ago - UEFA

Roland Larsson wants his Sweden team to follow the example they set on their finals debut when they face Russia in Tuesday's UEFA European Under-17 Championship semi-final.

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Debut win the model to follow for Sweden 1 week ago - UEFA

Roland Larsson wants his Sweden team to follow the example they set on their finals debut when they face Russia in Tuesday's UEFA European Under-17 Championship semi-final.

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Larsson predicts bright future for Sweden 1 week ago - UEFA

Roland Larsson may not have coached Zlatan Ibrahimović but he believes that some members of his Under-17 squad in Slovakia could one day match the gifted Sweden striker.

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Larsson praises Slovakia as debutants march on 1 week ago - UEFA

Sweden coach Roland Larsson graciously hailed Slovakia's young side and their passionate fans after the Group A debutants drew 0-0 to both qualify for the semi-finals.

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Sweden and Slovakia progress with draw 1 week ago - UEFA

Sweden 0-0 SlovakiaThere were celebrations from both sides at the final whistle in Zilina as the Group A debutants each qualified for the last four.

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Stadler hails Austria, Swiss nurse regrets 2 weeks ago - UEFA

Hermann Stadler praised his Austria side for claiming a point with a 1-1 draw with Sweden that leaves all four Group A teams with everything to play for with a game left.

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Zivotic's Austria leveller denied Sweden 2 weeks ago - UEFA

Austria 1-1 SwedenNikola Zivotic's equaliser got Austria off the mark in Group A and denied Sweden a second win and potential early qualification.

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History offers hope for Stadler's Austria 2 weeks ago - UEFA

With fond memories of Slovakia from his playing days, Hermann Stadler told UEFA.com he hopes for more good fortune in the country ahead of Austria's Group A game with Sweden.

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Last four a win away for Slovakia, Sweden 2 weeks ago - UEFA

Sweden and Slovakia know victory in their second Group A games on Wednesday will assure them of a place in the 2013 UEFA European Under-17 Championship semi-finals.

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Stern test awaits holders Sweden 2 weeks ago - UEFA

Holders Sweden will face four-time winners Germany and Nordic rivals Finland and Norway in August's finals, while Denmark, England and France await hosts Wales after Tuesday's group stage draw.

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Ssewankambo keeps cool after Swedish success 2 weeks ago - UEFA

Given he was propelled from his home town to London's bright lights aged 14, it is little wonder Sweden's Chelsea FC midfielder Isak Ssewankambo takes everything in his stride.

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Sweden sink Switzerland on finals bow 2 weeks ago - UEFA

Sweden made it a special day for the debutants at the 2013 UEFA Under-17 European Championship as they beat Group A rivals Switzerland 1-0 on their maiden finals appearance.

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Finland's Kukkonen ready to shine in Sweden 2 weeks ago - UEFA

Annika Kukkonen is in her third season playing league football in Sweden and as Finland prepare for UEFA Women's EURO 2013 in her adopted home, she said: "It's time for me to shine."

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Slovakia set for Under-17 finals 3 weeks ago - UEFA

Slovakia hosts its first international final tournament in over a decade as they dispute the U17 title with Austria, Switzerland, Sweden, Russia, Ukraine, Italy and Croatia.

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AIK goalkeeper Turina dies aged 32 3 weeks ago - UEFA

AIK goalkeeper Ivan Turina has been found dead of a suspected heart attack at the age of 32, with his passing being met with sadness in Sweden and in the player's native Croatia.

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Svensson: I want Ravelli’s record 3 weeks ago - FIFA

Sweden veteran Anders Svensson speaks to FIFA.com about his quest to break Thomas Ravelli's national cap record, his favourite FIFA World Cup™ memories and his hopes for Brazil 2014.

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Austria, Sweden, Switzerland challenge Slovakia 3 weeks ago - UEFA

Hosts Slovakia, fellow finals debutants Sweden and neighbours Austria and 2002 champions Switzerland are in Group A – UEFA.com profiles and hears from the four contenders.

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Final eight await Wales finals fate 3 weeks ago - UEFA

France, England, Germany, Sweden, Norway, Finland and Denmark join hosts Wales in Tuesday's Llanelli draw for the 2013 UEFA European Women's Under-19 Championship.

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Women's EURO Trophy Tour hits Norrkoping 3 weeks ago - UEFA

The opportunity of taking on Sweden forward Victoria Sandell Svensson and local favourite Christoffer Nyman and posing with the trophy were among the attractions in Norrkoping on Saturday.

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Larsson likes Sweden's chances 4 weeks ago - UEFA

After 15 years of trying, Roland Larsson has led Sweden to their first Under-17 finals, and told UEFA.com: "We are not favourites for the title, but I think we have something very good."

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BBC3 to show European Championships 4 weeks ago - BBC

The 2013 Women's European Championships in Sweden will be shown on BBC Three and across TV, Radio and Online.

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Women's Under-17 finals schedule set 5 weeks ago - UEFA

The finals in Nyon will get under way at 12.00CET on 25 June with the last-four encounter between Belgium and Poland, followed at 14.30 by Sweden taking on Spain.

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Gama game for Italy success 5 weeks ago - UEFA

Sara Gama helped Italy to the 2009 quarter-finals as a raw 20-year-old. The now more experienced full-back hopes they can improve on that showing this summer in Sweden.

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Qualifying route laid out in Europe 5 weeks ago - FIFA

Local rivalries and heaveight clashes were thrown up in today's draw for the qualifying group stage in Europe, with England-Ukraine, Spain-Italy and Sweden-Scotland just a few of the duels in prospect.

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Houghton and Stoney make England proud 5 weeks ago - UEFA

"The Olympics in front of a home crowd was special, hopefully we can take that into Sweden," says England's Stephanie Houghton as she and Casey Stoney consider a crucial 12 months.

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Houghton and Stoney make England proud 5 weeks ago - UEFA

"The Olympics in front of a home crowd was special; hopefully we can take that into Sweden," England's Stephanie Houghton said, as she and Casey Stoney considered a crucial 12 months.

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'Fantastic' Sweden into final four 5 weeks ago - UEFA

"The girls did a fantastic job," said Sweden coach Yvonne Ekroth after watching her side qualify for a first finals with a match to spare and set up a last-four tie with Spain.

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Women's Under-17 finals lineup set 5 weeks ago - UEFA

The UEFA European Women's Under-17 Championship lineup is complete with the 25 June semi-finals matching Belgium with last qualifiers Poland followed by Spain against Sweden.

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Women's World Cup qualifying draw on Tuesday 6 weeks ago - UEFA

Germany, Sweden, France, England, Norway, Italy and Denmark are top-seeded for the qualifying group stage draw, which will be streamed live on UEFA.com on Tuesday.

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Big five complete Wales final tournament lineup 6 weeks ago - UEFA

The lineup for this summer's UEFA European Women's Under-19 Championship is complete after France, England, Germany, holders Sweden, the previous four champions, sealed progress with Norway.

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Under-17 match and TV schedule confirmed 6 weeks ago - UEFA

The finals kick off on 5 May with two derbies, as Slovakia play Austria and Russia meet Ukraine, while the opening TV games match Switzerland with Sweden and Croatia with Italy.

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Schelin double delights Sweden 6 weeks ago - UEFA

Sweden 2-0 IcelandTalismanic forward Lotta Schelin passed the 50-goal mark for Sweden as the UEFA Women's EURO 2013 hosts eased past Iceland.

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Schelin double delights Sweden against Iceland 6 weeks ago - UEFA

Talismanic forward Lotta Schelin passed the 50-goal mark for Sweden with two second-half strikes as the UEFA Women's EURO 2013 hosts beat Iceland 2-0 in finals venue Vaxjo.

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Denmark and Finland seal Wales final spots 6 weeks ago - UEFA

Denmark and Finland booked their places in Wales with a game to spare and Norway are close to joining them but holders Sweden face a stiff test on Tuesday when qualifying concludes.

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Germany impress, Serbia stun England in thriller 7 weeks ago - UEFA

Holders Sweden, Germany and France all made winning starts to the second qualifying round but it was Serbia's 5-4 victory over England that took the opening-day headlines.

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Russia meet Ukraine, Austria face Switzerland 7 weeks ago - UEFA

Neighbour was pitted against neighbour in the U17 finals draw with hosts Slovakia facing Austria, Switzerland and Sweden, and Russia playing Ukraine, Croatia and Italy.

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Sundhage: We can create Swedish stars 7 weeks ago - FIFA

FIFA.com chatted exclusively to Sweden coach Pia Sundhage about preparations for the UEFA Women's EURO on home soil, as well as her ‘American’ attitude.

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Bunn vows to win Republic call 7 weeks ago - Sky Sports

Norwich goalkeeper Mark Bunn remains determined to break into the Republic of Ireland set-up despite being overlooked for the recent games against Sweden and Austria.

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Nielsen backs Denmark to show true class 7 weeks ago - UEFA

Sanne Troelsgaard Nielsen says Denmark can improve on their 2009 showing and cannot wait to play in the opening game against hosts Sweden: "A very special feeling."

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