Roony Bardghji Omitted From Sweden World Cup Squad and Denies Locker-Room Claims
His denial shifts focus to limited Barcelona minutes and raises the prospect of a summer loan or transfer.
Overview
- Bardghji was left off Sweden’s 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup, a surprise omission that has drawn wide attention.
- Swedish tabloid reporting said the omission followed an incident at the team’s qualification celebrations and raised concerns about his attitude.
- Sweden manager Graham Potter described the choice as a sporting selection based on the pecking order and said he saw nothing unusual at the celebration.
- Bardghji told Expressen this week that the reports are “nonsense,” said he enjoyed the post-match dinner, and insisted he respects the coach’s decision.
- Limited playing time at Barcelona this season has prompted talk of a loan or transfer to secure minutes, though unnamed club sources say Barcelona leadership does not want to sell outright.