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The Hindu
3 days ago
- General
- The Hindu
Forward Viktor Gyokeres pulls out of Sweden squad with injury
Viktor Gyokeres has pulled out of Sweden's squad for upcoming friendlies against Hungary and Algeria because of an injury. The Swedish Football Association said the injury was 'minor' without elaborating. Sporting Lisbon striker Gyokeres left the national team training base in Bosön after being assessed by team medics. ALSO READ: IFAB updates laws on penalty kicks after Alvarez's UCL incident - Rule-change explained Gyokeres has just completed an outstanding season for Lisbon, scoring 48 goals and winning the Portuguese league and cup double. He has established himself as one of the top strikers in world football, sparking speculation about a transfer to one of Europe's giants during the offseason. Sweden plays Hungary on June 6 and Algeria on June 10. Related Topics Viktor Gyokeres / Sweden


Fox Sports
3 days ago
- Business
- Fox Sports
Forward Viktor Gyökeres pulls out of Sweden squad with injury
Associated Press STOCKHOLM (AP) — Viktor Gyokeres has pulled out of Sweden's squad for upcoming friendlies against Hungary and Algeria because of an injury. The Swedish Football Association said the injury was 'minor' without elaborating. Sporting Lisbon striker Gyökeres left the national team training base in Bosön after being assessed by team medics. Gyökeres has just completed an outstanding season for Lisbon — scoring 48 goals and winning the Portuguese league and cup double. He has established himself as one of the top strikers in world soccer, sparking speculation about a transfer to one of Europe's giants during the offseason. Arsenal has been heavily linked, with the Premier League club expected to move for a top-class forward in the transfer window. Leipzig forward Benjamin Sesko is another reported target. Sweden plays Hungary on June 6 and Algeria on June 10. ___ AP soccer: recommended in this topic


Winnipeg Free Press
3 days ago
- Business
- Winnipeg Free Press
Forward Viktor Gyökeres pulls out of Sweden squad with injury
STOCKHOLM (AP) — Viktor Gyökeres has pulled out of Sweden's squad for upcoming friendlies against Hungary and Algeria because of an injury. The Swedish Football Association said the injury was 'minor' without elaborating. Sporting Lisbon striker Gyökeres left the national team training base in Bosön after being assessed by team medics. Gyökeres has just completed an outstanding season for Lisbon — scoring 48 goals and winning the Portuguese league and cup double. He has established himself as one of the top strikers in world soccer, sparking speculation about a transfer to one of Europe's giants during the offseason. Arsenal has been heavily linked, with the Premier League club expected to move for a top-class forward in the transfer window. Leipzig forward Benjamin Sesko is another reported target. Sweden plays Hungary on June 6 and Algeria on June 10. ___ AP soccer:


Washington Post
3 days ago
- Business
- Washington Post
Forward Viktor Gyökeres pulls out of Sweden squad with injury
STOCKHOLM — Viktor Gyökeres has pulled out of Sweden's squad for upcoming friendlies against Hungary and Algeria because of an injury. The Swedish Football Association said the injury was 'minor' without elaborating. Sporting Lisbon striker Gyökeres left the national team training base in Bosön after being assessed by team medics. Gyökeres has just completed an outstanding season for Lisbon — scoring 48 goals and winning the Portuguese league and cup double. He has established himself as one of the top strikers in world soccer, sparking speculation about a transfer to one of Europe's giants during the offseason. Arsenal has been heavily linked, with the Premier League club expected to move for a top-class forward in the transfer window. Leipzig forward Benjamin Sesko is another reported target. Sweden plays Hungary on June 6 and Algeria on June 10. ___ AP soccer:

Associated Press
3 days ago
- Health
- Associated Press
Forward Viktor Gyökeres pulls out of Sweden squad with injury
STOCKHOLM (AP) — Viktor Gyökeres has pulled out of Sweden's squad for upcoming friendlies against Hungary and Algeria because of an injury. The Swedish Football Association said the injury was 'minor' without elaborating. Sporting Lisbon striker Gyökeres left the national team training base in Bosön after being assessed by team medics. Gyökeres has just completed an outstanding season for Lisbon — scoring 48 goals and winning the Portuguese league and cup double. He has established himself as one of the top strikers in world soccer, sparking speculation about a transfer to one of Europe's giants during the offseason. Arsenal has been heavily linked, with the Premier League club expected to move for a top-class forward in the transfer window. Leipzig forward Benjamin Sesko is another reported target. Sweden plays Hungary on June 6 and Algeria on June 10. ___ AP soccer: