Stories, features and match reports from women's football.
From a rising Nordic power to Europe's first champions, the 1980s became a defining decade for Sweden's women's national football team. Led by a generation of remarkable players, Sweden claimed a historic European title in 1984 and established itself among the continent's leading nations.
Before Sweden became an established force in international women's football, a generation of pioneers laid the foundations for a national team. From unofficial international matches to Nordic Championship success, the 1960s and 1970s marked the beginning of a remarkable journey.