News for 'Sweden'

PIX: The longest ever match in US Open history!

PIX: The longest ever match in US Open history!

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Britain's Dan Evans beat Russian Karen Khachanov in the longest ever US Open match of the professional era on Tuesday.

Sarabjit Singh's Pakistani lawyer gets asylum in Sweden

Sarabjit Singh's Pakistani lawyer gets asylum in Sweden

Rediff.com30 Sep 2013

Awais Sheikh, the Pakistani lawyer who defended slain Indian prisoner Sarabjit Singh, and his family have taken asylum in Sweden after receiving threats, his colleagues and friends said.

Ukraine beat Sweden in pre-Euro friendly

Ukraine beat Sweden in pre-Euro friendly

Rediff.com2 Jun 2008

A late strike by Sergei Nazarenko gave Ukraine a 1-0 win as Sweden lost its final warm-up game before Euro 2008.

Paris Olympics: Check out India's schedule on July 28

Paris Olympics: Check out India's schedule on July 28

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

A look at India's schedule at the Paris Olympics on Sunday, July 28, 2024:

France in dilemma for Sweden game

France in dilemma for Sweden game

Rediff.com18 Jun 2012

France face a dilemma ahead of a game they can afford to lose when they take on eliminated Sweden in their final Euro 2012 Group D match on Tuesday.

England hang on to eliminate Sweden

England hang on to eliminate Sweden

Rediff.com16 Jun 2012

England survived a 10-minute meltdown to move closer to the Euro 2012 quarter-finals when substitute Theo Walcott scored one goal and set up another to earn a thrilling 3-2 win over Sweden who were eliminated from the tournament on Friday.

Sweden lift Euro U21 crown with shootout win over Portugal

Sweden lift Euro U21 crown with shootout win over Portugal

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

Sweden goalkeeper Patrik Carlgren saved two penalties as they beat Portugal 4-3 in a shootout following a 0-0 draw in the Euro Under-21 Championship final.

Pato goal hands Brazil win over Sweden

Pato goal hands Brazil win over Sweden

Rediff.com27 Mar 2008

Alexandre Pato showed why he is regarded as Brazil's next superstar. He marked his international debut with a superb goal to earn his team a 1-0 win over Sweden on Wednesday. The 18-year-old only made his first appearance for AC Milan two months ago but is already being heralded as a phenomenal young talent.

SEE: 6-year-old goalkeeping prodigy

SEE: 6-year-old goalkeeping prodigy

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

Samborlang shot to fame after Argentina's World Cup-winning goalkeeper Junior Emiliano Martinez shared a video of the six-year-old on his Instagram handle.

Indian stars light up Sweden

Indian stars light up Sweden

Rediff.com19 Dec 2007

Sweden ushers in the spirit of Christmas by attacking its winter pall of darkness. Four weeks ahead of Christmas, the Swedes deck up their windows with lighted 'Advent' stars. But paper stars, traditionally used to keep the darkness at bay, had been going out of fashion, caught in stagnant styles. Stars made of wood, metal and even Plexiglas were fast taking over until the year 2000.

'Economics Nobel' for research into prosperity of nations

'Economics Nobel' for research into prosperity of nations

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences on Monday has decided to award the 2024 Nobel Prize also known as the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences to Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson and James A Robinson 'for studies of how institutions are formed and affect prosperity'.

Russia, Sweden, Portugal at Euro; England out

Russia, Sweden, Portugal at Euro; England out

Rediff.com22 Nov 2007

Russia joined Sweden, Turkey and Portugal as the last four qualifiers for next year's European championship on Wednesday after England's hopes were shattered in a 3-2 defeat by Croatia at Wembley Stadium.

PIX: Duplantis beats Warholm in Scandinavian sprint showdown

PIX: Duplantis beats Warholm in Scandinavian sprint showdown

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

Pole vaulter Mondo Duplantis is rarely beaten and he outsprinted 400 metres hurdler Karsten Warholm in the hotly-anticipated 100 metres exhibition race in Zurich on Wednesday, which brought the two World record holders together in a neutral event.

'Ambani, Adani, Tata will move to Dubai if India imposes inheritance tax'

'Ambani, Adani, Tata will move to Dubai if India imposes inheritance tax'

Rediff.com8 May 2024

'Sweden removed the inheritance tax because many of the rich were fleeing. For example, the owner of IKEA had migrated out of Sweden'

Euro qualifiers: Zlatan strikes again as Sweden head for playoffs

Euro qualifiers: Zlatan strikes again as Sweden head for playoffs

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored his eighth goal in eight Euro 2016 qualifiers as Sweden beat Moldova 2-0 in Stockholm.

Women's World Cup: US beat Sweden 2-0 to top Group F

Women's World Cup: US beat Sweden 2-0 to top Group F

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

Nchout sends Cameroon through with last kick of game

Sweden captain believes they can send Germany home early

Sweden captain believes they can send Germany home early

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

Sweden's preparations may have been hit by illness and injury but team captain Andreas Granqvist still believes that his side can score a first competitive win over Germany since 1958 to send the defending champions home early from the World Cup.

Pak receives 2nd AWAC system from Sweden

Pak receives 2nd AWAC system from Sweden

Rediff.com25 Apr 2010

A statement issued by the Pakistan Air Force said the Saab-2000 aircraft landed at an operational base on Saturday and would shortly be inducted into the fleet.

Sweden fans could be left stranded by SAS airline strike

Sweden fans could be left stranded by SAS airline strike

Rediff.com12 Jun 2016

Thousands of Swedish soccer fans planning to travel to France for the European championship could be left stranded if a strike by pilots at Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) is not resolved in time.

Euro: It's Ibra vs Italy's collective power as Sweden face mighty Azzurri

Euro: It's Ibra vs Italy's collective power as Sweden face mighty Azzurri

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

Italy's victory over Belgium was celebrated as a triumph of the team over individual talents, but Friday's opponents Sweden are relying on the singular genius of frontman Zlatan Ibrahimovic to get their Euro 2016 campaign off the ground.

Sweden's Hedman gets Chelsea deal

Sweden's Hedman gets Chelsea deal

Rediff.com14 Nov 2006

The 33-year-old came out of retirement after Petr Cech's long-term injury.

Rooney to start against Sweden

Rooney to start against Sweden

Rediff.com18 Jun 2006

'The medical people say he can play more than 45 minutes,' said England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson.

Sweden needs a Sania: Wilander

Sweden needs a Sania: Wilander

Rediff.com22 Sep 2005

PICS: The best of the Zurich Diamond League meet

PICS: The best of the Zurich Diamond League meet

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

Images from the Weltklasse Diamond League athletics meeting at the Letzigrund Stadium, in Zurich, on Thursday.

World Cup playoff: 'If Sweden stop Ronaldo, others will score'

World Cup playoff: 'If Sweden stop Ronaldo, others will score'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2013

If Sweden succeed in shackling Cristiano Ronaldo other players will step up and score, Portugal coach Paolo Bento said on the eve of the second leg of their World Cup playoff.

PIX: Duplantis breaks own pole vault World record

PIX: Duplantis breaks own pole vault World record

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

Images from the Track and Field action at the Parish Olympics on Monday.

Nadal skips Wimbledon; targets last Olympics

Nadal skips Wimbledon; targets last Olympics

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

Nadal will team up with newly-crowned French Open champion Carlos Alcaraz to play in the doubles at the Olympics.

Sweden drops rape investigation against WikiLeaks founder Assange

Sweden drops rape investigation against WikiLeaks founder Assange

Rediff.com20 May 2017

Assange reacted to the news by tweeting a photo of himself smiling inside the Ecuadorian Embassy

Assange loses appeal against extradition to Sweden

Assange loses appeal against extradition to Sweden

Rediff.com30 May 2012

Britain's Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange can be extradited to Sweden to face accusations of sex offences. "The request for Assange's extradition has been lawfully made and his appeal against extradition is accordingly dismissed," said Supreme Court president Nicholas Phillips.

Sweden too good for Bulgaria

Sweden too good for Bulgaria

Rediff.com15 Jun 2004

Henrik Larsson scored a brace in a 5-0 victory in Group C.

Denmark, Sweden through after 2-2 draw

Denmark, Sweden through after 2-2 draw

Rediff.com23 Jun 2004

Mattias Jonson scored a minute from time to earn Sweden a 2-2 draw with Denmark that sent both Scandinavian sides to the quarter-finals.

Post Norway, another custody row in Sweden

Post Norway, another custody row in Sweden

Rediff.com25 Apr 2012

With the custody row with Norway over two Non-Resident Indian children settled, an Indian mother in Sweden has sought the Indian government's intervention for custody of her 11-year-old son allegedly being held by the Swedish authorities.

Neeraj all set to defend Olympic crown

Neeraj all set to defend Olympic crown

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

He has competed in just three events this year but the 26-year-old world champion is back in full flow in a season where none of his global competitors have done exceptionally well.

Euro 2012: France through despite Sweden defeat

Euro 2012: France through despite Sweden defeat

Rediff.com20 Jun 2012

Below-par France qualified for the Euro 2012 quarter-finals as Group D runners-up on Tuesday despite a superb Zlatan Ibrahimovic strike and a late Sebastian Larsson goal condemning them to a 2-0 defeat by Sweden.

Nadal rallies into Bastad quarter-finals

Nadal rallies into Bastad quarter-finals

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

Rafael Nadal trailed in the second set before overcoming No. 5 seed Cameron Norrie of Great Britain.

Sweden beat Russia 2-1 to win World Team Cup

Sweden beat Russia 2-1 to win World Team Cup

Rediff.com25 May 2008

Sweden defeated Russia 2-1 to win the World Team Cup for the fourth time on Saturday in a nerve-wracking final in Duesseldorf. It was the fourth time in the past eight years that Russia have lost the clay court event final while it was Sweden's first victory since 1995.

Coronavirus lockdown: India's U-17 coach to head back to Sweden

Coronavirus lockdown: India's U-17 coach to head back to Sweden

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

Dennerby is in charge of the women's team for FIFA U-17 World Cup which will be held in November.

Nadal wins 4-hour battle; enters first semis since 2022

Nadal wins 4-hour battle; enters first semis since 2022

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

Rafael Nadal last appeared in a semi-final at Wimbledon in 2022.

War room leak: Ravi Shankaran traced to Sweden

War room leak: Ravi Shankaran traced to Sweden

Rediff.com19 Aug 2007

He has been crisscrossing Europe without a valid passport as the external affairs ministry revoked his travel document in 2006.

Nagal returns to Indian Davis Cup team, Yuki opts out

Nagal returns to Indian Davis Cup team, Yuki opts out

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

India's top singles player Sumit Nagal on Friday returned to the Davis Cup team for the World Group I tie against Sweden but Yuki Bhambri has opted out of the September 14-15 contest,