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World Cup | Qualifiers
Nov 19, 2013 at 7.45pm UK
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Erik Hamren unsure of Sweden future
Sweden coach Erik Hamren refuses to discuss his future following the team's unsuccessful World Cup qualification campaign.Nov 20, 17:20
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Pepsi 'apologise for anti-Cristiano Ronaldo ads in Sweden'
Pepsi apologise for their Swedish anti-Cristiano Ronaldo ads before their nation's World Cup playoff defeat to Portugal.Nov 20, 13:35
Zlatan Ibrahimovic: "A World Cup without me is nothing"
Sweden striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic claims that a "World Cup is nothing" without his presence after they were beaten in their playoff by Portugal.Nov 20, 02:15
Paulo Bento: 'First-leg clean sheet key to qualification'
Portugal coach Paulo Bento admits that keeping a first-leg clean sheet was vital to the 4-2 aggregate win over Sweden which saw them qualify for the World Cup.Nov 19, 23:45
Zlatan Ibrahimovc: 'I won't play at another World Cup'
Sweden captain Zlatan Ibrahimovic admits that he is unlikely to play in the World Cup again after they lost 4-2 to Portugal in their two-legged qualifying playoff.Nov 19, 23:25
Cristiano Ronaldo: Portugal "deserved" to qualify for World Cup
Cristiano Ronaldo believes that Portugal "deserved" to beat Sweden over two legs and qualify for the World Cup finals.Nov 19, 22:58
The Match
Analysis
Sports Mole looks back at an incredible end to Portugal's World Cup qualifying success over Sweden, which saw Cristiano Ronaldo score a hat-trick.
Match Report
Cristiano Ronaldo scores a hat-trick in Stockholm as Portugal beat Sweden 3-2 in the second leg of their playoff tie to qualify for the World Cup finals.
Live Commentary
Sports Mole's text coverage of the shootout between Cristiano Ronaldo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic as Portugal edged Sweden in a frenetic World Cup qualifier.
Team News
Hugo Almeida will lead Portugal's attack against Sweden in the second leg of their World Cup qualifying playoff tie.
Preview
Sports Mole looks ahead to Tuesday night's World Cup qualifying second leg between Sweden and Portugal.
Build-up
Cristiano Ronaldo: 'Portugal must be focused against Sweden'
Cristiano Ronaldo says that the Portugal players are ready to face Sweden in the second leg of their World Cup playoff tie.Nov 19, 15:52
Martin Dahlin believes Sweden will reach World Cup
Martin Dahlin believes that Sweden will overcome Portugal to reach the 2014 World Cup finals.Nov 19, 15:21
Sebastian Larsson welcomes Howard Webb appointment
Sebastian Larsson believes that his Sweden side can be more physical against Portugal tomorrow night because Howard Webb will officiate the fixture.Nov 18, 16:48
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