Surprise ! Sweden bets on Kim K

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

Surprise ! Sweden bets on Kim K

Sweden is counting on Kim Källström to breathe new life into Swedish football.

Former Swedish international Kim Källström has been appointed director of football at the Swedish Football Association (SvFF). The former midfielder for Stade Rennais, Olympique Lyonnais and Arsenal, among others, who retired from sports in 2017, will take up his position within the SvFF next January. Its mission will be to “charting a new path for Swedish football”according to the terms of the federation.

“The reason why I accept this role is that I am passionate about Swedish football fromuis my childhood and it was an honor for me to play for the Swedish national team. This is an incredible opportunity after my playing career, Källström said on the official SvFF website. . I have my ideas about what to do, but others may have other ideas. It will be very important to listen to others who have experience that I do not have. »

Sweden has had a difficult time in recent years. She failed to qualify for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and Euro 2024 in Germany. The appointment of Kim Källström is a strong sign of the SvFF’s desire to revive Swedish football.

Nicolas Gerbault

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Nicolas Gerbault

Nicolas Gerbault is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Nicolas discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Nicolas enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.