{
  "id": 119186,
  "title": "The ex-sandwich maker who cycles to Champions League games",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/the-ex-sandwich-maker-who-cycles-to-champions-league-games",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-04T06:54:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "BBC Sport Football",
    "slug": "bbc-sport-football",
    "url": "https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/clyq7kgx9dko?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Jacob Bergstrom, a 31-year-old striker, has defied expectations to become a key player for Mjallby, a Swedish football club based in a remote coastal village with fewer than 1,000 residents. Bergstrom, who once worked at Subway to make ends meet, joined Mjallby in 2018 and continued his amateur football career until becoming a full-time professional at 24. Last season, Mjallby won the Swedish championship and Swedish Cup for the first time in their 87-year history, thanks in part to Bergstrom's goal on his Champions League debut. Mjallby's upcoming match against Slovan Bratislava, who recently hired Yaya Toure as their head coach, will be a crucial game for Bergstrom and his teammates as they aim to continue their fairytale run. Toure, a former Manchester City midfielder and Champions League winner, has brought his experience to the small club, which is now the second smallest village to stage a Champions League fixture. Bergstrom remains a humble and approachable figure, cycling to games and interacting with fans at the local supermarket. The club's remarkable journey from obscurity to European football has united Hallevik, and the community now regards Bergstrom as one of their own.",
  "summary": "Jacob Bergstrom, a striker for Mjallby, has a unique background as a former sandwich maker. He commutes to games by cycling. Bergstrom's team is set to participate in the Champions League, where they hope to cause an upset against Yaya Toure's new club, according to BBC Sport.\n\nBergstrom's unconventional journey to professional football is notable, having transitioned from making sandwiches to playing for Mjallby. His mode of transportation to games has also garnered attention, with him choosing to cycle.\n\nThe Champions League match will be a significant test for Mjallby, with Yaya Toure's new club being their opponent. Further details about the match, such as the date and Yaya Toure's new club, are not provided in the reports.",
  "key_points": [
    "Jacob Bergstrom, 31, key player for Mjallby",
    "Subway worker turned full-time professional at 24",
    "Bergstrom's goal led Mjallby to Swedish championship win"
  ],
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        "title": "The ex-sandwich maker who cycles to Champions League games",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/the-ex-sandwich-maker-who-cycles-to-champions-league-games-119211",
        "published": "2026-08-04T06:54:38.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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