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BBC News

15-07-2025

Sport
BBC News

Malmö FF v Iberia 1999

Update: Date: 81' Title: Booking Content: Giorgi Tabatadze (Iberia 1999) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Update: Date: 80' Title: Booking Content: Nika Khorkheli (Iberia 1999) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Update: Date: 76' Title: Substitution Content: Substitution, Malmö. Sead Haksabanovic replaces Gabriel Busanello. Update: Date: 73' Title: Booking Content: Giorgi Makaridze (Iberia 1999) is shown the yellow card. Update: Date: 69' Title: Booking Content: Giorgi Jgerenaia (Iberia 1999) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Update: Date: 67' Title: Substitution Content: Substitution, Iberia 1999. Amiran Dzagania replaces Bakar Kardava. Update: Date: 65' Title: Substitution Content: Substitution, Malmö. Isaac Kiese Thelin replaces Daníel Gudjohnsen. Update: Date: 65' Title: Substitution Content: Substitution, Malmö. Oscar Lewicki replaces Pontus Jansson. Update: Date: 64' Title: Substitution Content: Substitution, Malmö. Hugo Bolin replaces Lasse Berg Johnsen. Update: Date: 63' Title: Booking Content: Pontus Jansson (Malmö) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Update: Date: 62' Title: Dismissal Content: Gizo Mamageishvili (Iberia 1999) is shown the red card for violent conduct. Update: Date: 62' Title: Substitution Content: Substitution, Iberia 1999. Nika Khorkheli replaces Anes Rusevic. Update: Date: 61' Title: Substitution Content: Substitution, Iberia 1999. Matic Vrbanec replaces Luka Silagadze. Update: Date: 60' Title: Goal! Content: Goal! Malmö 2, Iberia 1999 0. Pontus Jansson (Malmö) header. Assisted by Otto Rosengren. Update: Date: 55' Title: Goal! Content: Goal! Malmö 1, Iberia 1999 0. Taha Ali (Malmö) right footed shot. Assisted by Lasse Berg Johnsen. Update: Date: 46' Title: Substitution Content: Substitution, Malmö. Nils Zätterström replaces Johan Karlsson. Update: Date: 46' Title: Second Half Content: Second Half begins Malmö 0, Iberia 1999 0. Update: Date: 45'+2 Title: Half Time Content: First Half ends, Malmö 0, Iberia 1999 0. Update: Date: 45' Title: Post Content: Fourth official has announced 1 minutes of added time. Update: Date: 34' Title: Booking Content: Lasse Berg Johnsen (Malmö) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Barcelona sign young Swedish winger Roony Bardghji from Copenhagen - Egyptian Football

Al-Ahram Weekly

14-07-2025

Sport
Al-Ahram Weekly

Barcelona sign young Swedish winger Roony Bardghji from Copenhagen - Egyptian Football

The Catalan club said Monday it reached an agreement with the Danish club for the transfer of Bardghji. It called him 'one of the most in-demand young players in Europe.' The contract will run until 2029. Bardghji joined Copenhagen's youth academy from Malmö in 2020 and moved up to the first team in 2022, going on to play 84 games and score 15 goals. Barcelona said Bardghji's rise was temporarily held back by a knee injury that sidelined him for almost a year. The club said the Kuwait-born player is 'known for his skill, speed, and goal-scoring ability, qualities that make him a great prospect for the future.' It said Bardghji has great 'one-on-one skills' and the 'ability to dribble past opponents.' 'His presence on the right wing can, therefore, make the difference and provide more dynamism,' Barcelona said. Bardghji won three Danish league titles and two Danish Cups with Copenhagen. Barcelona said he made 'decisive contributions' for the team's success. (For more sports news and updates, follow Ahram Online Sports on Twitter at @AO_Sports and on Facebook at AhramOnlineSports.) Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:

Barcelona signs young Swedish winger Roony Bardghji from Copenhagen - Egyptian Football

Al-Ahram Weekly

14-07-2025

Sport
Al-Ahram Weekly

Barcelona signs young Swedish winger Roony Bardghji from Copenhagen - Egyptian Football

How The Øresund Bridge Transformed Travel In Scandinavia

Forbes

12-07-2025

Business
Forbes

How The Øresund Bridge Transformed Travel In Scandinavia

The Øresund Bridge links Sweden and Denmark, and has transformed travel in the region. getty It began as a bold engineering gamble and became a symbol of Scandinavian unity. The Øresund Bridge, which links Denmark and Sweden, has reshaped travel and even pop culture across the region. Scandinavia is known for its high quality of life, sleek design and high cost of living. But it also has an unexpected global export: Nordic noir. Among the genre's most iconic titles is the hit TV drama The Bridge . In the opening episode, a body is discovered on the border between Denmark and Sweden, right in the middle of the Øresund Bridge. As the show gripped global audiences, the structure itself gained new fame. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Øresund Bridge's opening, and new data shows just how much it has changed travel, commuting, and tourism across the region. What began as a controversial megaproject is now a vital artery for everyday life and a symbol of Nordic integration in action. An Icon Of Scandinavia The Øresund Bridge is a remarkable feat of engineering: part bridge, part tunnel, stretching nearly five miles from Copenhagen to the man-made island of Peberholm, then continuing through a 2.5-mile tunnel to reach Malmö. When it opened in July 2000, it was the largest infrastructure project in Scandinavia and also one of the most politically controversial. Early concerns about cost, environmental damage, and nationalism were widespread. Sweden's environment minister even resigned in protest. Thousands commute across the Øresund Bridge between Sweden and Denmark every day. Ritzau Scanpix/AFP via Getty Images Yet today, the bridge is broadly seen as a success story. According to the Øresundsindex Jubilee report, cross-border integration is now at a record high. Quarter-Century Of Travel Growth Since the bridge's first full year of operation in 2001, cross-border integration has accelerated dramatically. The Øresundsindex, which tracks nine key indicators of regional integration, has risen by 134% over that period. In 2024 alone, the Øresund region recorded nearly 38 million journeys across the strait by car, train, or ferry. That includes 17 million car trips over the bridge, which is an all-time high. The 15 million train journeys is also a record. The number of daily commuters reached 21,585, the vast majority of them Swedes traveling to jobs in Denmark's capital region. Meanwhile, 1.3 million overnight stays were logged by travelers staying on the opposite side of the strait from where they live. These figures point to a profound transformation in how people in Denmark and Sweden live, work and explore the region. Danish healthcare worker Camilla Latifi, who moved to Malmö for love but continues to work in Denmark for financial reasons, told researchers that earning Danish wages while spending in Swedish kroner 'just makes sense', even factoring in the 90-minute roundtrip by train. Two Scandinavian Cities Enjoying The Benefits The cities of Malmö in Sweden and Copenhagen in Denmark have been the main beneficiaries of the bridge. As well as serving local commuters, it gives international travelers arriving at Copenhagen Airport, the busiest in the Nordic region, an easy way to include Malmö and other parts of Sweden in their itinerary. From the airport's train station, it takes just 15 minutes to reach central Copenhagen and about 25 minutes to reach Malmö. Thanks to the Schengen Agreement, there is often little sign that you are crossing an international border. For tourists, the appeal of visiting two culturally distinct cities in a single trip is hard to resist. Copenhagen offers world-class dining, cutting-edge design, and boutique hotels, while Malmö charms with its laid-back atmosphere and waterfront parks. Crossing the Øresund Bridge by train or car adds to the experience, offering sweeping views of the strait and a tangible sense of crossing borders with ease. With integration stronger than ever, attention now turns to the next phase of Nordic connectivity. The Fehmarn Belt tunnel linking Denmark and Germany is under construction, promising faster connections to the continent. Meanwhile, infrastructure upgrades on both sides of the Øresund continue. MORE FROM FORBES Forbes Why Denmark Is The Scandinavian American Travel Destination For 2025 By David Nikel Forbes 'CopenPay' To Encourage Greener Travel Choices In Copenhagen, Denmark By David Nikel Forbes Scandinavia Struggling To Cope With 'Coolcation' Motorhome Tourists By David Nikel

Tunisia – Algeria: One Border, One Match, Two Visions

CAF

10-07-2025

Sport
CAF

Tunisia – Algeria: One Border, One Match, Two Visions

They know each other. Too well, perhaps. Between Kamel Saada's Tunisia and Farid Benstiti's Algeria, they share parallel stories. Players who have passed through the same training centers, the same French clubs. Sometimes even the same locker rooms. But on Thursday at 5pm (local time), at the Père Jégo Stadium in Casablanca, the time for shared memories will be put aside. They will have to choose a side, assert their identity. And perhaps save their AFCON. This Maghreb derby, the first ever between the neighbouring nations in the TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) finals, is not just a regional matchup. It is a crossroads for two teams on opposite paths: Tunisia, seeking redemption after a poor start against Nigeria (0-3), and Algeria dreaming of confirming their important victory against Botswana (1-0). A stunned but not resigned Tunisia. At the press conference this Wednesday morning, Saada did not shy away from the reality on the ground. "Yes, the score against Nigeria was heavy but it does not tell the whole story. For 60 minutes, we held our own, we were disciplined. There were mistakes, yes, but the team responded with the right spirit." A spirited fight is what will need to be mobilized again, more than ever. Because the statistics are relentless: Tunisia has lost four consecutive matches at the WAFCON finals without scoring a single goal. The last time the Carthage Eagles found the back of the net was in their 4-1 victory against Togo in 2022. Since then, they have suffered 388 minutes of offensive impotence. Against Nigeria, Tunisia did not put a single shot on target, completed only 97 passes—the lowest total of any team over the last two editions—and had only 28% possession. "It is not enough, of course. But we do not play against a team like Nigeria every day," Saada argued. "Against Algeria, it will be a completely different match. A match we want to win." Farid Benstiti: "Tunisia deserves respect" On the Algerian side, the tone was firm but measured. Algeria, with a squad heavily structured around an Algerian-Franco framework, started their competition on a positive note. A goal from Ghoutia Karchouni, a well-organized team, a straightforward but incredibly valuable victory (1-0 against Botswana). "It is the WAFCON, not an exhibition tournament," Farid Benstiti expressed. "What matters is the result." Winning 1-0 is sometimes better than winning 4-0 without controlling anything." However, the former PSG coach refuses to hear talk of favouritism. "I am more worried about the match against Tunisia than the one against Nigeria. Because we know this team. We have played them twice recently. We lost once, drew another. They are solid, well-organized. They won't give us any concessions." Inès Belloumou: "We can't mess this up" Inès Belloumou, Malmö's left-back, was one of the standout players in the first match, with 89 touches on the ball and a constant influence down the left flank. She also talks about this match with a mixture of concentration and pride. "Tunisia-Algeria is not just a group match. It is a match we know and look forward to. We shall be up against familiar faces, former teammates." But once on the pitch, there are no more friends. Just opponents." Chrini Lamti, the Tunisian heart Facing a well-established Algeria, Tunisia will rely on the fighting spirit and vision of Chrini Lamti, their most reliable midfielder. Her ability to break lines, to slow down when necessary, and to cover spaces in transition will be decisive. "The squad wants to do everything possible to win. We know that there are expectations of us that we have to show something different," she says simply. Saada, for her part, knows that her players have more talent than what they displayed against Nigeria. "We must not fall into the trap of fear. We have to be daring. Play our game, take risks." Key points to note Physically, Algeria seem more ready. Against Botswana, they imposed their pace, recording 336 successful passes at a 77.8% accuracy rate, with seven shots on target. In contrast, Tunisia seemed out of it. But the context of a derby could erase this difference. Tactically, the two teams play in a fairly similar style: a compact midfield, a game based on transitions, and attacking packs that quickly advance. The difference could be made in the penalty areas, where Algeria seems to have more bearings and realism. Mentally, finally, everything is open. Benstiti insists: "This kind of match is also won with heart. We have to be mentally strong." He is wary of the conditions: "The 5pm kickoff, the heat... It is a factor to manage, but it is the same for both teams. At this stage, the mental strength will make the difference." If Algeria win, they could secure their place in the quarterfinals as early as this Thursday and thus achieve an unprecedented performance, as les Vertes have never qualified for the knockout stages of the WAFCON. A draw would leave them in a favourable position before facing Nigeria. Tunisia, meanwhile, have their backs against the wall. A second defeat, and the doors to elimination would open dangerously wide. But a victory in the derby would change everything: it would revive the momentum, offer a breath of hope, and prove that this generation can still write history.