Swedish Football Forgets Its Hungarian Roots, Says Critic
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After Sweden’s 1–5 loss in a World Cup match, many fans long for the country’s old defensive strength. But was that style truly Swedish? In a new piece for Dagens Nyheter, writer Malena Johansson asks why Swedish football has forgotten its Hungarian, offensive heritage.