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“Magda is the boss at home”: Pernille Harder and Magdalena Eriksson on being fiancées and football rivals

By Clare McInerney

Swedish footballer Magdelena Eriksson and Danish footballer Pernille Harder, who just so happen to be engaged, are preparing to face off against one another in the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 tournament this summer. Photo: Nikolaj Thanning Rentzmann

In elite sports, the drama on the pitch is often unmatched – but for Denmark's Pernille Harder and Sweden’s Magdalena Eriksson, the personal stakes are just as high. Representing different countries at the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 tournament this summer is merely the latest chapter in their decade-long love story, one that has captured the world’s attention. Rivals on the field, partners for life – the couple let us in on their special bond