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British media praise "Svennis"

"Swede's farewell". "Farewell to a legend". When the former English national team captain is now buried in Torsby, it is being greatly noticed in British media.

» Updated: 30 September 2024

» Published: 13 September 2024

British media praise "Svennis"
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Newspapers such as The Sun, Mirror and Daily Mail all had the funeral of Sven-Göran Eriksson as top news on their websites on Friday.

Daily Mail writes that the somber mood is accompanied by "a sense of gratitude for the man who was both a great in football and a local hero".

"Svennis" was England's national team captain between 2001-2006, and led the team in the World Championship 2002, European Championship 2004 and World Championship 2006. He was the first foreigner to coach England's men's national team.

The Telegraph highlights a chronicle that Eriksson wrote before his passing and which was published in the newspaper the day before the funeral.

"I would like people to remember me as a good coach who tried to do my best. I hope they enjoyed having me as a coach. My message to everyone would be: don't give up. Never give up."

The British newspapers also note that superstar David Beckham chooses to attend personally. A source tells The Sun that Beckham was "very close to Sven and wanted to say a personal goodbye", but adds that he will keep a "low profile".

David Beckham was captain of the national team for England when Sven-Göran Eriksson was national team captain, and he visited Torsby last summer to meet his friend one last time.

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