A Swedish politician has bizarrely likened his country's economy to Premier League football club Tottenham Hotspur in a jaw-dropping speech delivered to parliament. Not because they lack resources or benefits, but because they have squandered opportunities. Madame Speaker that is precisely how the Minister of Finance is handling the Swedish economy. Conditions exist for the Swedish economy to prosper.' He added: 'The government risks making Sweden 'Spursy'.

Source: Metro February 21, 2026 10:33 UTC