Magdalena Eriksson wrote a column last autumn in which she criticized the World Cup in Qatar and the fact that homosexuality is prohibited by law in the country.
Among other things, the Swedish national team star expressed disappointment that the players in the men's national team have not taken a stand on the Qatar issue in a clearer way.
The counter-criticism against Eriksson - after the Russian invasion of Ukraine
But this has, given her own club team Chelsea's situation, led to some counter-criticism.
Until recently, Chelsea was owned by Roman Abramovich, one of the Russian oligarchs whose assets have been frozen due to his links to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
And there Eriksson has been criticized for not taking a clear enough stand against the club owner and what has happened.
Now she answers, in SVT's new series "At home with the European Championship stars":
- I think it is difficult to have as a requirement for players to choose a club based on its owner when there is not such a large selection for us women's football players.
"Confident that what I do is enough"
Eriksson further says that she understands the criticism, but at the same time is confident in her own position.
- I know my values and regardless of criticism I have received or not, I do very well and stand for very much good.
I represent my LGBTQ community very well.
- So I can feel confident that what I do is enough.
I take a stand almost every day.
Ahead of this summer's European Championships, SVT has met the Swedish national team stars and first out is Chelsea's team captain Magdalena Eriksson.
The first episode will be released on SVT Play on 5/6.