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Laudrup, Ibrahimovic & Haaland: Ranking the 10 greatest players to come out of Scandinavia

Over the years, Scandinavia has produced some of the most exciting players to grace the game. While Denmark has been the only Scandinavian country to ever win an international tournament by beating Germany 2-0 in the final of EURO 92, Scandinavian players have throughout history left their mark on some of the greatest teams ever seen. Flashscore has ranked the best 10 Scandinavian players of all time.

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Aarhus or Lech Poznan reunion if KuPS pass Champions League test in Baku

Finnish champions KuPS will be going to either Denmark or Poland in the third qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League (UCL), should they progress past Sabah of Azerbaijan in the upcoming round.

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Atletico Madrid confirm signing of Denmark midfielder Morten Hjulmand from Sporting

Morten Hjulmand has joined Atletico ⁠Madrid from Sporting CP on a five-year contract, ‌the LaLiga club said ‌on Saturday.

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Wolfsburg announce Christian Eriksen will undergo individual rehab in Denmark

VfL Wolfsburg midfielder Christian ⁠Eriksen will return to his native Denmark to ‌undergo an individual rehabilitation ‌programme, the 2. Bundesliga ‌club announced on Thursday.

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Why Danes and Swedes would love to see Brazil put Norway's World Cup hysteria to an end

While Erling Braut Haaland and Norway's performances at the World Cup as well as the synchronised Viking rowing chant seem to have taken the world by storm, the frustration and envy over Norway's new reputation as a growing football power is reaching new levels in Denmark and Sweden, where fans hope that Brazil will put the World Cup hysteria to an end.

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How all Danish Superliga teams prepare for the new season through the summer

While most Danish football fans are currently focused on the World Cup, even though Denmark isn't participating, teams in the Danish Superliga have already kick-started their preparations for the new season, which starts on 24 July. Flashscore outlines how all of the Superliga teams will prepare for the new season.

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Norway's 'Viking row' World Cup celebration starting to annoy Scandinavian neighbours

Norway’s success at the World Cup has triggered euphoria at home, ⁠but the team's trademark "Viking row" celebration is beginning to test the patience of their Scandinavian neighbours, drawing shrugs from ‌Sweden and envy from Denmark.

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Ajax and Kasper Dolberg 'in talks' with Midtjylland about return to Denmark

Ajax and Kasper Dolberg are reportedly in talks with Danish Superliga side FC Midtjylland about a potential return to his native Denmark.

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Dynamic Danes run riot against Serbia to seal ticket for Women's World Cup in Brazil

Denmark on Tuesday night cruised past Serbia with a 4-1 win in Stara Pazova to seal their ticket for the FIFA Women's World Cup in 2027 in Brazil. Thanks to the win, Denmark topped the table in Group 1, which gave the Danes an automatic ticket to Brazil.

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Denmark boss Riemer hails 'beautiful unity' after Eriksen's collapse during friendly

Denmark coach Brian Riemer said ⁠he would remember the "beautiful unity" shown by ‌those at the stadium in Odense ‌after midfielder Christian ‌Eriksen collapsed in a friendly ‌against Ukraine at the weekend.

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'Recovery started': Christian Eriksen makes first comment after collapsing during friendly

Christian Eriksen has made his first comment after he collapsed during Denmark's friendly against Ukraine on Sunday night and was later hospitalized in Odense.

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Christian Eriksen 'doing well' after collapsing on pitch during Denmark's match with Ukraine

Denmark's friendly against Ukraine was called off after 65 minutes when Christian Eriksen collapsed in a situation reminiscent of when the Danish international suffered a cardiac arrest in the nation's game against Finland at EURO 2021.

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Super-sub Harder puts Denmark on the brink of World Cup with crucial win against Sweden

Pernille Harder who had struggled with a muscle injury leading up to the crucial World Cup qualifier against Sweden, scored four minutes after replacing Amailie Vangsgaard with 30 minutes to go when Denmark took a vital step towards qualifying for the prestigious tournament with a 2-1 win against their Scandinavian rivals on Friday night.

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Denmark share the spoils in goalless friendly draw against African World Cup contenders

Denmark on Wednesday shared the spoils in a goalless draw against World Cup participants DR Congo that left no impression that its unjustified that Denmark won't be present at the prestigious tournament.

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Napoli confirm signing of Rasmus Hojlund from Manchester United after successful loan

Napoli have signed ⁠Denmark striker Rasmus Hojlund from Manchester United on ‌a permanent deal for a 50 ‌million euros ($58.08 million) fee ‌after a successful loan ‌spell, both clubs announced on ‌Wednesday.

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Big blow for Danes as Harder is ruled doubtful for crucial World Cup qualifier

Bayern Munich lethal striker Pernille Harder is doubtful for Denmark's crucial World Cup qualifier against Sweden on Friday.

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Long-range stunner sees Iraqi international earn Goal of the Year award in Denmark

The Danish Superliga on Wednesday announced that Kevin Yakob's goal against Viborg on 22 February earned most votes in the race for the Goal of the Year award in the Danish domestic league.

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Late win over Montenegro gives Denmark perfect start to Under-17 European Championships

Denmark got off to a great start at the European Under-17 Championships in Estonia when they defeated Montenegro 2-1 in the first match of the tournament.

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Superliga: AGF thrash Viborg to continue celebrations after first title in forty years

AGF underlined on Sunday that they are the current best team in Denmark when they trashed Viborg 6-2 at home while FC Midtjylland surprisingly were defeated 3-2 at home by Brondby. FC Nordsjaelland sealed third spot and the bronze medals with a 4-1 win away against Sonderjyske.

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Breaking Down the Numbers: The Small Margins That Cost Denmark Its Place in the World Cup

Denmark came close to securing a place at the 2026 World Cup, but the decisive moments arrived in the playoff matches against North Macedonia and the Czech Republic, where small details ultimately proved costly.

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The Danish players worth following across Europe's top leagues

Denmark has produced a strong generation of footballers currently plying their trade across Europe's top leagues. From Lisbon to Marseille, Danish players are captaining clubs, contributing in big matches, and influencing results on a regular basis. But which players are worth paying close attention to right now, and what makes them reliable performers?

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Denmark to face World Cup participant on Belgian soil in summer friendly

Denmark will face African World Cup contender DR Congo on 3 June and four days later Ukraine in two friendlies, says the Danish FA.

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Brian Riemer lists three reasons for Denmark failing to qualify for the World Cup

Danish national team coach Brian Riemer says there were three reasons for Denmark failing to qualify for the FIFA World Cup.

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Top clash in Aarhus was one of the most watched matches in Danish Superliga history

Interest around Denmark for the top clash in the Danish Superliga between AGF and FC Midtjylland practically went through the roof and the match ended up being one of the most-watched clashes in Danish Superliga history.