Sverige-debutant ble rundingsbøye for Bobb: – Ikke bra nok

Eric Smith (29) kunne knapt fått en verre debut for Sveriges A-landslag. Han ble byttet av i pausen mot Norge etter en marerittomgang.
Da sto det 3-0 til Norge etter en første omgang der vertene hadde dominert kraftig i VM-oppkjøringskampen. Smith ble – i en uvant rolle som venstre midtstopper i en trebackslinje – kjørt kraftig av særlig den norske høyrevingen Oscar Bobb.
– Det var ikke en drømmedebut på noe vis. Vi vet alle at det ikke var bra nok. Jeg vet at det ikke var bra nok, sa Smith til svensk presse etter kampen.
St. Pauli-proffen har gang på gang måttet melde forfall til landslaget på grunn av skader. Derfor kom debuten først mandag for den VM-uttatte forsvarsspilleren.
– Jeg er bare veldig takknemlig over å få debuten. Og så er det opp til meg å løse oppgaven jeg blir tildelt. Og det klarte jeg ikke i dag, sa han etter 1-3-tapet på Ullevaal stadion.
Foruten Tunisia skal Sverige møte Nederland og Japan i VM-gruppespillet. albergomalica.it

The MLB All-Star Game is a star-studded event every season, but FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal thinks the 2026 Midsummer Classic could stand above the rest for one specific reason. "This could be maybe the greatest NL All-Star [pitching] staff assembled, maybe the greatest staff, period," Rosenthal said, when talking with FOX Sports' Kevin Burkhardt. "I'm not saying there's going to be a no-hitter in the All-Star Game, but I'm not saying there won't be either." Fans hoping to be entertained by offense might be disappointed because the National League could roll out Cy Young winners, World Series champions, up-and-coming rising stars, a pair of pitchers who dominated in May and a strong bullpen. Here's a look at Rosenthal's predicted historic NL pitching staff. Former Cy Young Winners In his second MLB season, Skenes won the NL Cy Young Award. He led the league with a 1.97 ERA. His third season hasn't been as dominant, but he still holds an MLB-best 6.25 strikeouts-to-walks rate. For Skenes to be seen as the third or fourth-best pitcher in the NL based off his 2026 stats speaks to the depth of the league. Sale won the NL Cy Young award in 2024, when he led the majors with a 2.38 ERA, and led the NL with 235 strikeouts. Still, in his age 37 season, Sale continues to be a step ahead of batters. Across 11 starts, he holds an 8-3 record with a 2.01 ERA. He could be in the running for his second CY Young award. Masters Of May The flamethrower holds a 6-2 record and a league's-best 108 strikeouts over 12 starts during what will be his first full MLB season, barring injury. Through six starts in the month of May, Misiorowski took it up a notch. He posted a 0.23 ERA, struck out 57 batters and walked only six. Sanchez broke out last season to the tune of an MLB-best 8.1 wins above average metric. He's built on that momentum in 2026, leading the majors with a 1.47 ERA. His production in the month of May has been unparalleled, as he tossed 41 consecutive scoreless innings, and set the Phillies' organizational record of 44 ⅔ innings. That streak hasn't been broken. World Series Winners Rosenthal isn't sure Ohtani would pitch in the All-Star Game if selected as a pitcher, but he's certainly earned that opportunity amid his first full season on the mound for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Over nine starts, he holds a 0.82 ERA and a 5-2 record. Yamamoto won the World Series MVP and might not even be the best pitcher on his team. Through 11 starts this season, he's struck out 69 batters and holds a 2.86 ERA. MLB's Next Generation Of Stars After earning a minor-league call-up toward the end of the 2025 season, Burns has broken onto the scene this year. He holds a 7-1 record, a 1.96 ERA, and has sat down 72 batters over 11 starts. The World Baseball Classic star projects to be one of the New York Mets' best future players. He's still searching for consistent form but holds an elite 27.9 strikeout percentage. Elder's success was a big part of the Braves early-season rebound from a down 2025 season, especially as they've managed a slew of pitching injuries. He holds a career-best 2.50 ERA over 11 starts. Bullpen Of Stars It doesn't get much better than Miller out of the pen. After moving to the NL when the San Diego Padres acquired him from the Athletics, he has constantly delivered. In 2026, Miller leads the league with 17 saves. He's allowed just 10 hits and two earned runs in 24 appearances. Duran is another elite closer that went from the AL to the NL. He has 12 saves in 17 appearances during the 2026 season.

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Liverpool's search for a long-term successor to Mohamed Salah has hit a significant roadblock as Paris Saint-Germain appear to have moved into pole position for one of Europe's brightest talents. The Ligue 1 champions are reportedly closing in on a deal for RB Leipzig starlet Yan Diomande after the player gave his approval for a move to the Parc des Princes. PSG Jump The Queue For Ivorian Star Luis Campos is wasting no time in reshaping the PSG squad following their recent successes. The sporting advisor is acutely aware of the need to refresh Luis Enrique’s options to avoid the "extreme fatigue" and physical toll that impacted the squad during their marathon campaign. With a focus on long-term sustainability, the Parisians have identified a clear need for a dynamic presence on the right flank. While the likes of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Bradley Barcola prefer operating from the left, and Ousmane Dembele has increasingly transitioned into a central role, the right wing has emerged as a priority area for reinforcement. Yan Diomande has been identified as the ideal profile to fill this gap, moving PSG into direct competition with Liverpool, who had earmarked the teenager as the priority signing to eventually replace Mohamed Salah. Verbal Agreement Reached With Diomande The race for the 19-year-old has taken a decisive turn in favor of the French giants. According to Sky Germany, Diomande has already given his green light to join PSG, a move that represents a significant step forward in the recruitment process. The club hierarchy reportedly waits for such a display of mutual interest before finalizing their tactical moves in the market. The Ivorian international has reportedly been less than enthused by the prospect of joining Bayern Munich, despite the Bavarian club showing strong interest in his services. While he remains intrigued by the project at Anfield, the momentum has clearly shifted toward Paris, leaving the Merseyside club with a major battle on their hands to convince the player otherwise. Leipzig’s Firm Stance RB Leipzig find themselves in a powerful negotiating position. Diomande arrived in Germany only last summer from Leganes and is currently tied to a contract that runs until 2030. Having been named the Bundesliga’s best young player of the season after a campaign that yielded 13 goals and nine assists in 36 appearances, his stock has never been higher. The German outfit is expected to demand a premium fee for their prized asset. PSG, however, are determined not to overpay, maintaining the stance that they already possess a squad brimming with top-tier talent. Competition Fades As PSG Leads The Race The complexity of the deal has seen other suitors begin to fall away. While Liverpool’s interest remains legitimate, the presence of multiple mandates on the player's side has complicated proceedings for many interested parties. PSG’s proactive approach and their ability to secure the player's preference early on has given them a distinct advantage over their European rivals. Ultimately, the move will hinge on whether PSG and Leipzig can find common ground on a transfer fee. With the player seemingly set on a move to France, Liverpool may be forced to look elsewhere in their search for a world-class winger capable of filling the void that will eventually be left by Salah’s departure. 2026 FIFA World Cup: How To Watch The 2026 FIFA World Cup will run from June 11–July 19, 2026. Spread across three countries, the tournament will culminate with the final on July 19 at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. All 104 tournament matches will air live across FOX (70) and FS1 (34) with every match streaming live and on-demand within both the FOX One and the FOX Sports app. A record 40 matches, more than one-third of the tournament, will air in prime time across FOX (21) and FS1 (19). The opening match on June 11 between Mexico and South Africa (3 p.m. ET) will stream for free on Tubi, as well as the USA's opening match against Paraguay on June 12 (9 p.m. ET).