Fans in Sweden
All this has spearheaded a real Volleyball fever in Sweden, with Nilsson being extensively celebrated by the media, fans as well as by the Swedish Volleyball Federation.
“He’s an amazing player and we are all extremely proud of him” Saffet Eraybar, the President of the Swedish Volleyball Federation, says. “We all look forward to seeing him in action in May as we play host to the first round of the 2014 FIVB World Championship here in Sweden” he adds.
The employees of the Swedish Federation prepared a special cake to additionally celebrate the accomplishments of their countryman. “This is a dream that comes true” Nilsson said on the phone. “I still can’t believe that I have won the Champions League and was also voted MVP. The final match was a fantastic game with our fans cheering on us all the way through. Once the Russian Superleague comes to an end, I will go back to Sweden and get ready for the World Championship qualifier taking place in my hometown, Halmstad. It’s going to be very special to represent Sweden’s national team there” he added.
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