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Spain vs Sweden preview, team news, betting tips & prediction
Spain will look to pull clear at the top of Group B with a win over Sweden when the two sides meet in the World Cup qualifiers this week. The two sides will meet on the 14th of November at 19:45 pm BST. Spain and Sweden are separate by just one point in their group and the hosts cannot afford to slip up here. They will be looking to build on their 1-0 win over Greece in the last game and extend their lead at the top of the table. Meanwhile, Sweden will fancy their chances of beating Spain given the way they have performed against Luis Enrique’s side in the recent meetings (two draws and a win in the last three matches). They will also look to overtake Spain and climb to the top of the standings here. Spain vs Sweden team news Spain possible starting line-up: Simon; Carvaj...
Swedish Rapper Einar Killed In Alleged Gang-Related Attack
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: JESSICA GOW / Getty Einar, one of the most popular young rappers in Sweden, was shot and killed on Thursday (October 21) in what authorities allege was a gang-related attack. Einar, birth name Nils Gronberg, was murdered in Stockholm and police are still on the lookout for the suspects. In a report from CNN, it was revealed that Einar was apparently the target of rival rappers last year after he was abducted and physically assaulted. Fears of rising gang violence in the European Union country have raised concerns among citizens, and the nation’s prime minister addressed the killing in a statement. “A young life has been extinguished, and I understand that he meant a lot to many young people. It is tragic,” Prime Minister Stefan Lofven said to TT, Sweden’s...
Real-life hobbit houses that you can actually stay in
As travellers turn to nature in a post-pandemic world, we share 10 real-life hobbit houses that offer the perfect retreat It’s said that humans are one of the most adaptable species on the planet. We have settled the High Arctic and explored the deep sea, making homes in the unlikeliest places. When circumstances change drastically, as they did in 2020, we are able to adapt rapidly to a new way of living. In fact, our collective slowdown last year was so profound, we saw immediate effects on the natural world. These changes encouraged us to reflect on our way of life on an almost unprecedented scale with many of us vowing to live, eat and travel more sustainably once things returned to normal. Few of us are ready to give up luxury hotels altogether but more of us are opting for natur...
The Tim Bergling Foundation Announces Special Avicii Tribute Concert
A tribute concert in celebration of late dance music legend Avicii is going down in his hometown of Stockholm. Presented by The Tim Bergling Foundation and Avicii Arena, the first annual “Together For A Better Day” concert has been scheduled for December 1st, 2021. According to a press release shared with EDM.com, the evening will consist of musical performances paying homage to Avicii as well as “special tributes to his musical heritage.” The multi-genre show will feature music from a bevy of local artists, such as Swedish contemporary music stars Håkan Hellström, Miriam Bryant, and Galantis, who will perform classical music, rock, pop, R&B, hip-hop and, of course, EDM. The event will also feature 14-year-old singer-songwriter Ella Tiritiell...
Sweden vs Kosovo preview, team news, betting tips & prediction
Sweden will look to close in on Spain with a win over Kosovo in the World Cup qualifiers this week. The two sides meet on Saturday at 17:00 pm BST. Sweden are second in Group B with three wins and a defeat in four matches. Meanwhile, Kosovo are fourth in the standings with just one win in five outings. Sweden vs Kosovo team news Mattias Johansson, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Isaac Kiese Thelin are set to miss out for Sweden through injury Sweden possible starting line-up: Olsen; Krafth, Lindelof, Danielson, Augustinsson; Claesson, Olsson, Svanberg, Forsberg; Isak, Kulusevski Kosovo possible starting line-up: Muric; Hadergjonaj, Rrahmani, Aliti, Vojvoda; Halimi, Dresevic, Loshaj; Kastrati, Muriqi, Rashica Sweden vs Kosovo form guide Sweden have picked up four wins i...
‘Class act’, ‘Brilliant’ – Some Rangers fans drool over 28-yr-old’s display for his country
Sweden picked up a stunning 2-1 win over Spain in the World Cup qualifiers last night. Goals from Alexander Isak and Viktor Claesson sealed a morale-boosting win for the Swedish national team. Carlos Soler handed his side a dream start with an early goal but Spain struggled to control the game from thereon. Luis Enrique will be thoroughly disappointed with the performance of his players in a game they should be winning. The Spanish national team will have to cut out their defensive frailties if they want to do well in the World Cup next year and the defeat against Sweden last night will come as a timely wake-up call for them. Both teams had a reasonable number of chances to score but Sweden were better organised at the back and they managed to grind out a narrow win in the end. Rangers def...
Man City man shines, Bundesliga midfielder scores again – Sweden 1-2 Ukraine Player Ratings
Ukraine reached the quarter-finals in dramatic fashion, defeating Sweden 2-1 with a goal in the last minute of extra time. Both sides came close to opening the scoring in the first 20 minutes. Emil Forsberg and Alexander Isak both struck wide for Sweden, while Roman Yaremchuk had an effort saved for Ukraine. In the 27th minute, Ukraine managed to get themselves in front. Andriy Yarmolenko found Oleksandr Zinchenko with the outside of his left foot, and the Manchester City man struck a powerful effort into the far corner, with goalkeeper Robin Olsen getting a hand to it. This lead lasted until just before half time, when Forsberg managed to hit his fourth of the tournament. He picked up the ball from outside the box and saw his long range shot deflect kindly off Illia Zabarnyi and into the ...
Canada, Germany, EU, others funding farming in northeast Nigeria
The People and Government of Canada, the European Union Trust Fund for Africa, the European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations, the Federal Republic of Germany, the Kingdom of Norway and the Kingdom of Sweden are funding the 2021 rainy season farming in troubled North-east of Nigeria. The funding, which is implemented through the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), is providing farming inputs to 65,800 farmers in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe States adversely affected by over a decade Boko Haram insurgency. A statement on Friday by FAO recognized that the rainy season farm cultivation is critical to food production in Nigeria, as it ensures food availability and income generation, especially for smallholder and low-income households. The statement read: “...
Bundesliga duo star in enthralling game – Sweden 3-2 Poland Player Ratings
Sweden secured top spot in Group B with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Poland at the European Championships on Wednesday. Poland went into the game needing a win or they’d be eliminated, and they made the worst possible start. Alexander Isak bundled the ball through to Emil Forsberg, who finished into the far corner with his weaker left foot via a small deflection. But they responded well to going behind and really should have been level in the 18th minute. Robert Lewandowski saw his header crash back off the crossbar, but the rebound fell perfectly for the Bayern Munich forward. With everyone expecting to see him nod home from close range, he somehow hit the crossbar again before it was cleared to safety. Shortly before half time, Paulo Sousa’s men had another opportunity to equalise. Piotr...
Chelsea set to meet £60 million exit clause for Euro 2020 sensation
Chelsea are reportedly ready to meet the release clause in the race to snap up a Liverpool and Arsenal target who is currently turning heads at Euro 2020. Alexander Isak is the name making the headlines, with the forward turning in two outstanding performances in Sweden’s draw with Spain and the win over Slovakia. Isak was a constant threat against a fancied Spanish outfit on Monday night, while he was Man of the Match as the Swedes virtually booked a last-16 spot with a narrow victory on Friday. The striker scored 17 goals for Real Sociedad last season and was named the Young Player of the Season in Spain. And according to Spanish newspaper AS, Blues boss Thomas Tuchel wants Chelsea to snap up the 21-year-old. However, to do that any suitor would have to pay Isak’s £60million (€70m) exit ...
Sweden vs Slovakia – Euro 2020 Group E Preview, H2H, Team News, Players to Watch & Predicted Line-ups
Slovakia will be aiming to claim back-to-back wins at Euro 2020 when they take on Sweden at the Krestovsky Stadium on Friday. The Slovakians go into this match on the back of a tight win over Poland, looking to pick up consecutive triumphs at the European Championship for the first time. On the other hand, Sweden fought tooth and nail to avoid defeat against Spain but will have to show more urgency in the front third if they are to open their account at Euro 2020. Note: You can watch all Euro 2020 games via live streaming. Sweden Preview Despite having just 25% of the ball and failing to attempt a single shot on target, Sweden held Spain to a goalless draw in their opening game of Group E. Although a draw with Spain ended their five-match winning streak, it has seen Janne Andersson’s ...
Euro 2020: Spain boss rues missed chances but defends game plan
Spain coach Luis Enrique rued missed chances from his side in their 0-0 European Championship draw with Sweden on Monday, insisting he will not be changing his style of play despite getting off to a disappointing start in the tournament. It was a familiar story for Spain, who enjoyed 85 per cent possession in Seville, the highest figure for a team in a European Championship fixture since 1980 when Opta started recording the data. “We were by far the better team, the opposition tried to hang back, we completely controlled the game and tried to generate as many chances as possible,” Luis Enrique told a news conference. “We were up against a physically strong team. We did have the chances to win the game. What went wrong was that we did not take these chances.” The Spain coach was also keen t...
