Magdalena Eriksson retired from international football
"From now on, I am the biggest fan of the Swedish national team." The long-time pillar of the Swedish defense explained her decision by saying that she listened to her head and body instead of her heart.
- Eriksson, who currently plays for Bayern Munich, announced her decision to end her international career to fans on Instagram.
- She described the opportunity to represent her country as one of the greatest honors she has ever had in her life. In the video, Eriksson thanks the leader of Soft Hooligans, a group of national team fans. From now on, she says, she will be joining them.
- Eriksson was instrumental in Sweden's great football successes. She scored 14 goals in 123 matches. She played in three European Championships, two World Cups, and two Olympic Games.
- She won two Olympic silver medals and two bronze medals at the World Championships with Sweden.
- The decision came just before the bronze medal match of the Nations League, which Sweden will play against France in December.
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