Invasion of Iraq
Blix accuses the US and British Governments of dramatising the threat of weapons of mass destruction in Iraq, in order to strengthen the case for the 2003 war against the regime of Saddam Hussein
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2004 in Sweden
Explore 8 historical events and records for Sweden in 2004.
Historical records for Sweden in 2004
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February
United Nations
Blix accuses the US and British Governments of dramatising the threat of weapons of mass destruction in Iraq, in order to strengthen the case for the 2003 war against the regime of Saddam Hussein
Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
Blix accuses the US and British Governments of dramatising the threat of weapons of mass destruction in Iraq, in order to strengthen the case for the 2003 war against the regime of Saddam Hussein
Other events (month unknown)
Back-Heel Equaliser Against Italy
Ibrahimović improvised an aerial back-heel finish against Italy at Euro 2004, securing a crucial 1-1 draw for Sweden.
Barcelona Transfer
Joins Barcelona from Celtic and provides experienced attacking depth during two trophy-winning seasons.
Premier League Championship
Freddie Ljungberg wins the 2003/04 Premier League championship with Arsenal and times runs into the penalty area and adds an important scoring threat.
Solo Goal Against NAC Breda
Zlatan Ibrahimović weaves through several defenders to score a celebrated solo goal against NAC Breda, demonstrating the extraordinary close control behind his Ajax reputation.
Wide Threat at Portugal Euros
Wilhelmsson supplied pace and dribbling from the flank during Sweden's Euro 2004 campaign, which reached the quarter-finals.
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