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🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Simon Kjær to help FC Midtjylland move forward: 'There were many who laughed at Claus Steinlein. There aren’t so many laughing anymore.'

Former Danish football player Simon Kjær has joined the board of FC Midtjylland to aid the club's development after returning from his career abroad.

Mar 2 • 12:14 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
Sports

AGF extends lead over FCM with narrow victory in Vejle

AGF secured a narrow 2-1 away victory against Vejle to increase their lead in the Danish Superliga.

Mar 1 • 18:13 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
Sports

Viborg and FCN eliminated from championship play after FCK's blunder

Viborg FF secured their spot in the championship play-off of the Danish Superliga for the second time after a recent victory over FC Nordsjælland, while FC Nordsjælland also qualified despite their long-standing history in the championship.

Mar 1 • 18:09 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
Sports

FC Copenhagen must avoid a major failure

FC Copenhagen faces the pressure of securing a spot in the Championship round of the Danish Superliga as the season approaches its final round.

Mar 1 • 15:22 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

Sir Alex Ferguson admired Viljami Sinisalo's performance – The Finn played in the football great match

Viljami Sinisalo has taken over the top goalkeeper position from Danish Kasper Schmeichel, shining in a key match against Rangers.

Mar 1 • 14:38 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
Sports

Draw ensured a Danish showdown and huge clash in the Champions League

The Champions League draw has set up an exciting matchup between Danish players Kasper Høgh and Morten Hjulmand as their teams, Bodø/Glimt and Sporting, meet in the round of 16.

Feb 27 • 11:23 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
Sports

Danish striker switches to Hammarby in record deal

Victor Lind, a former FC Midtjylland player, has transferred to Hammarby, becoming the most expensive signing in the club's history.

Feb 26 • 21:54 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

The Folketing Adopts Hooligan Package with Immediate Quarantines

The Danish Parliament has passed a law aimed at tackling football-related violence, allowing for immediate quarantines of suspected hooligans.

Feb 26 • 13:02 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
Sports

Crisis-hit lions bring Zanka back for another round before the crucial match

Mathias 'Zanka' Jørgensen returns to FC Copenhagen for a fourth stint to bolster the team’s defense as they prepare for upcoming crucial matches.

Feb 24 • 18:13 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

He has scored against Manchester City, Atlético Madrid, and Inter. Now the red-hot Danish striker is in the mix for Denmark's decisive match

Danish striker Kasper Høgh may make his debut for Denmark as they pursue a ticket to the World Cup in March after impressing with four goals against top clubs in the Champions League.

Feb 24 • 16:44 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

Tampere's Cold Confused the Danish Coach: "They Felt Like Ice Blocks"

The cold weather in Tampere left a Danish coach bewildered during a match where player Joslyn Luyeye-Lutumba received a direct red card shortly after an opposing team's goal.

Feb 19 • 21:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Sports

Sep Piontek has died

German former coach of the Danish National Team, Sep Piontek, has passed away at the age of 85 after a brief illness.

Feb 19 • 16:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Sports

Death of 'Sepp' Piontek: The 'most beloved German on Danish soil'

Josef 'Sepp' Piontek, renowned for transforming Danish football, has passed away, leaving a legacy as a key figure in Denmark's 1980s football success.

Feb 19 • 15:30 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

"He has been the most significant coach for Danish football ever. Beyond comparison"

Danish football mourns the loss of former national coach Sepp Piontek, who passed away at the age of 85, with former national players reflecting on his profound impact.

Feb 19 • 11:05 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

"He had a good heart": National team legends react to the death of Sepp Piontek

The Danish football community mourns the loss of former national team coach Sepp Piontek, who passed away at the age of 85.

Feb 19 • 11:05 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Sepp Piontek has died

The Danish football coach Sepp Piontek, known for revolutionizing Danish football in the 1980s, has passed away at the age of 85.

Feb 19 • 09:38 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
Sports

Danish striker shines with goal and assist in Norwegian shock victory

Kasper Høgh starred for Bodø/Glimt with a goal and two assists in their surprising 3-1 defeat of Inter in the Champions League.

Feb 18 • 22:02 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Denmark has to do without Thomsen and Snerle at the start of the World Cup qualification

Danish footballers Janni Thomsen and Emma Snerle will miss the start of the Women's World Cup qualification due to injuries.

Feb 17 • 15:01 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
Crime & Justice

Danish football icons connected to cyber slavery

Danish football legends were misled into promoting a suspicious betting company during a sponsorship deal that raises ethical concerns.

Feb 15 • 05:19 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
Sports

Thomas Delaney: I am ashamed. It is something bad. It will get ugly

FC Copenhagen's crisis deepens as they suffer a fourth consecutive loss in the Superliga, risking their chances for championship play.

Feb 14 • 18:09 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Thomas Frank has been sacked at Tottenham

Danish manager Thomas Frank has been dismissed from his position at Tottenham Hotspur following a series of poor performances, leaving the club in 16th place in the Premier League.

Feb 11 • 10:01 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

HJK makes a strong player acquisition

HJK's men's football team has signed 23-year-old Danish forward Mads Borchers on loan from German club Ingolstadt, with an option to buy.

Feb 9 • 12:01 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
Sports

Viborg opens 2026 with convincing victory in Silkeborg

Viborg FF achieved a 1-0 victory over Silkeborg in an impressive performance, securing their position in the league table.

Feb 8 • 15:15 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

The big words and gestures are absolutely necessary at FC Midtjylland

FC Midtjylland is setting new standards in Danish football, distancing themselves from rivals FC Copenhagen, especially with the leadership of the country’s richest man and a dynamic chairman.

Feb 8 • 05:58 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Without telling anyone, the football chief wrote an email to one of the country’s richest people

FC Midtjylland is setting new standards in Danish football, particularly standing out from their main rivals FC København.

Feb 8 • 05:58 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

When the Midtjylland football boss hears the song, he knows he has to answer the phone

FC Midtjylland is setting new standards in Danish football, particularly outpacing rivals FC Copenhagen in several areas, with the club's chairman and Denmark's wealthiest man being pivotal to their success.

Feb 8 • 05:58 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Without telling anyone, the football chief tried his luck with one of the country's richest people

FC Midtjylland is setting new standards in Danish football, distancing its top rivals, particularly FC Copenhagen, and is focused on its pursuit of success with the support of Denmark's richest man.

Feb 8 • 05:58 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
Sports

Fans Line Up to Clear Snow, but It Cannot Prevent the Superliga Spring Premiere from Being Postponed

Danish football fans must exercise patience as the highly anticipated spring premiere between AGF and OB at Ceres Park has been postponed due to severe snow weather affecting Aarhus and the rest of the country.

Feb 6 • 11:24 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Sports

Lithuanian champion "Kauno Žalgiris" defeated a Danish club in Turkey

Kauno Žalgiris achieved a victory against a Danish team in Turkey, with a key goal from Davis Ikauniekas bringing the score to 1-0 in the first half.

Feb 3 • 16:07 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Sports

I am quite normal, Finnish introvert

Aleksi Ainali joins Nidaros to help the team avoid relegation, bringing significant experience from his previous seasons in Finnish and Danish leagues.

Feb 3 • 09:51 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Sports

"As a footballer, nothing has changed; as a person, almost everything"

Danish national player Christian Eriksen, who suffered cardiac arrest during the 2021 European Championship, reflects on his life and career changes since the incident as he resumes playing for VfL Wolfsburg.

Jan 15 • 06:28 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Sports

Frank's blunder brought the anger of Tottenham fans: He came out of the locker room holding a glass with the Arsenal logo

A mistake by Danish manager Frank has angered Tottenham fans after he was seen leaving the locker room with a glass featuring the Arsenal logo.

Jan 8 • 17:23 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Sports

From United to Napoli on loan, now he stays permanently: 'He is crucial for the club'

Napoli's director Giovanni Manna confirmed that Danish striker Rasmus Hojlund will remain at the Italian club permanently after a successful loan, having scored nine goals this season after a challenging previous season at Manchester United.

Dec 31 • 17:00 UTC

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