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Arsim Magjera
- December 4, 2024 12:44
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Kosovar soccer player Asllani has decided that after next year's European Championship, she will end her career with Sweden's representative. Her international career is amazing. The Kosovar has 192 matches already. In Europe, he can reach the figure of 200 matches. He also has 47 goals. He made the last one so far on Tuesday against Serbia
"See you in Switzerland 2025!"
This is the sentence that accompanied several photos of Kosovar Asllani in her post on social networks, after as captain she led Sweden to a 6:0 victory over Serbia. With Tuesday night's victory in Stockholm, Sweden and Asllani secured participation in another big event – the European Championship next year in Switzerland.
Sweden has a place in Europe. It would be a surprise if he didn't qualify. The deep victory against Serbia was also expected. The level of women's and girls' football in Sweden is very high. Among other things, because of Kosovar Asllani.
She is slowly approaching the mark of 200 international matches. For a long time, 200 matches even at the club level have been considered a figure to be proud of. And Asllani is approaching this figure with one of the best representatives of female footballers in the world.
He currently has 192 matches with Sweden and a total of 47 goals. He won 115 matches with Sweden.
Only legends Caroline Seger and Therese Sjogran have more caps for Sweden than Asllani. Seger has a total of 240, while Sjogran has 214. For comparison, Anders Svensson is the footballer with the most appearances in Sweden - 148. Zlatan Ibrahimovic has 122.
And the Kosovar has reached the figure of 192 matches. She could end her career with 200 international caps, a little more, or even a little less. He has announced that after next year's European Championship, he will no longer play for Sweden. Sweden has two matches in February, two in April and one each in late May and early June. The European is held during July, while it is expected that there will be a friendly match of Sweden before it. So the figure of 200 games is completely within reach for the 35-year-old.
After the match with Serbia, the Kosovar announced that she does not think about appearing in the 2027 World Cup.
"It's a long way to the next championship. I will not continue that long", said Asllani.
She continues to be motivated and also in good physical condition.
"But I feel like I was involved for too long. I repeat, it's a long way to the next championship and now I'm only focused on next year's European Championship".
Kosovare Asllani says that it is always a pleasure to play in a big event. He waited for him to lose his motivation in time, but this did not happen. However, she has decided to give way to the players of the new generation.
"It would be a good feeling to finish on top. It would be great for me to win gold at the last championship. Then we have the new generation that is coming", Asllani emphasized.
The teammates have promised the maximum to accompany the Kosovar with the European gold medal.
"'Kosse' is a fantastic footballer and a fantastic person. She must make sure she enjoys it one last time. As for aiming for gold, I'm of that opinion. I feel it's time to send things to the next level", said Johanna Rytting Kaneryd.
Filippa Angeldahl has said that the Kosovar is an extremely important player for Sweden and that they should commit to doing something big.
Magdalena Eriksson has said that the Kosovar's withdrawal will be a motive for additional commitment to succeed in the European Championship.
Fridolina Rolfo and Zeqira Musovic also spoke with great respect about Aslan and her contribution to Swedish football.
The European 2025 will be only the next big event for Aslan and the last. She has played in many European Championships and many World Championships. He has won two Olympic silver medals and two world bronze medals, among others. In Europe, it has reached the semi-finals on several occasions. But without playing the big final, he aims for Switzerland next year.
Even at the club level, Asllani's career is amazing. Currently plays for London City Lionesses. Milan, Real Madrid, Manchester City, PSG, Chicago are some of her former clubs.
Tuesday's goal against Serbia was easy and not of any great weight, based on the Kosovar's career. But it has made many people happy in Kosovo. And it is another moment of pride in the amazing career of Kosovare Asllani.
