Peter Gerhardsson Resigns After Sweden's Euro 2025 Exit
Peter Gerhardsson resigns after Sweden's emotional Euro 2025 exit to England.
Key Points
- • Gerhardsson resigns after Sweden's loss to England in Euro 2025.
- • Sweden lost a penalty shootout despite leading 2-0 at halftime.
- • Gerhardsson is recognized as the most successful coach in the team's history.
- • Tony Gustavsson will succeed Gerhardsson as head coach.
Peter Gerhardsson's tenure as head coach of the Swedish women's national football team ended in sorrow following their quarterfinal exit at UEFA Women's Euro 2025. Sweden initially led 2-0 against England but tragically lost in a penalty shootout after conceding two goals in the second half, leading to a 2-2 draw. Gerhardsson, who has coached the team since 2017, reflected on the match with deep emotion, stating, "Man känner en sorg på något sätt," conveying his disappointment over not achieving the desired success.
Despite the heartbreak, Gerhardsson leaves with a commendable legacy, being the most successful coach in the history of the team. His eight-year tenure included two World Cup bronze medals (2019 and 2023) and an Olympic silver in 2021. Upon his departure, fans showed their appreciation with a heartfelt farewell, displaying banners celebrating his love for music.
As the team grappled with the loss, players such as Magdalena Eriksson expressed their feelings of sorrow, stating, "We gave our all but it wasn't enough," while Kosovare Asllani described feeling empty after the elimination. With Gerhardsson stepping down, Tony Gustavsson has been appointed as the new head coach, ready to take on his first match in the Nations League against Spain later this year.