Sweden Living World Business Sports Entertainment

Cover image for David Beckham

David Beckham

"Svennis" died with large debts

Sven-Göran "Svennis" Eriksson's life was rich in successes and experiences. But the legendary football coach left behind large debts.

"Svennis" died with large debts

United Icons Dream of Giant Upset

Long before the Hollywood hype of Wrexham, there was another celebrity-financed football team in England. Salford City still exists – and dreams of the upset of all time in Saturday's FA Cup match against Manchester City.

United Icons Dream of Giant Upset

Sports Profiles We Lost in 2024

The year is approaching its end. A 2024 that in a way can be seen as a long row of losses.

Sports Profiles We Lost in 2024

Messi substituted in – scored a hat-trick in 11 minutes

The shooting king Lionel Messi has struck again with a new hat-trick. Last week, he scored three goals in the Argentine national team jersey.

Messi substituted in – scored a hat-trick in 11 minutes

Messi's cash cow for Miami

Since the Argentine world star Lionel Messi joined Inter Miami in mid-July 2023, the MLS club has more than doubled its revenue, reports [ESPN](https://www. espn.

Messi's cash cow for Miami

"Svennis"' wish is denied – the ashes are scattered elsewhere

Sven-Göran Eriksson's wish was that the ashes would be scattered in Lake Fryken. But that's not going to happen.

"Svennis"' wish is denied – the ashes are scattered elsewhere

The Family's Farewell: "Dad Got His Overtime"

Sven-Göran Eriksson has been laid to rest in Torsby, Värmland – "along Fryken's greenest hills". A bon vivant who loved routines got a tearful farewell.

The Family's Farewell: "Dad Got His Overtime"

British media praise "Svennis"

"Swede's farewell". "Farewell to a legend".

British media praise "Svennis"

"Svennis" Laid to Rest – Beckham in Attendance

He wanted people to be happy. But Friday is a day of mourning in Värmland's Torsby as football legend Sven-Göran Eriksson is buried in Fryksände church.

"Svennis" Laid to Rest – Beckham in Attendance

Jazz and mourning when "Svennis" is laid to rest

Around 600 guests in the pews, a large screen outside the church, jazz – and the Värmland delicacy motti. Today, Sven-Göran Eriksson is being buried in Torsby.

Jazz and mourning when "Svennis" is laid to rest

Torsby prepares for Svennis' final rest

Torsby is preparing for "Svennis"'s final rest. A final celebration for one of the city's greatest.

Torsby prepares for Svennis' final rest

Beckham has landed in Värmland

David Beckham has landed in Värmland. The former football star is expected to participate in Friday's funeral of Sven-Göran "Svennis" Eriksson in Torsby.

Beckham has landed in Värmland

So, this will be Sven-Göran Eriksson's funeral

Large security presence, "ordinary people" from Värmland in the pews – and international celebrity guests. This is how Sven-Göran Eriksson's funeral will be.

So, this will be Sven-Göran Eriksson's funeral

"In large parts of Rome, Svennis is completely unbeaten"

Big in England. But the question is whether Sven-Göran Eriksson wasn't even bigger in Italy? In large parts of Rome, "Svennis" is completely unbeaten, no one is bigger, says the Italian journalist Tancredi Palmeri.

"In large parts of Rome, Svennis is completely unbeaten"

Beckham's tribute: Forever grateful

The former football star David Beckham praises Sven-Göran "Svennis" Eriksson, who passed away on Monday after a period of illness. "Thanks for always being who you are, passionate, considerate, calm and a true gentleman," Beckham writes on Instagram.

Beckham's tribute: Forever grateful

Football, Money, Women – This Was "Svennis'" Life

In the waiting room of death, he met with joy and gratitude the collective love and appreciation of the football world. Until the very end, Sven-Göran "Svennis" Eriksson affirmed life.

Football, Money, Women – This Was "Svennis'" Life

Svennis is dead: "Shared his gratitude"

Sven-Göran "Svennis" Eriksson has passed away after a longer period of illness. The legendary football coach was 76 years old.

Svennis is dead: "Shared his gratitude"

Indian Mega Wedding Begins – Stars in Attendance

"This year's wedding" marks the beginning of four days of celebrations in Bombay. World stars and politicians flock to India as Asia's richest man gives away his youngest son in marriage.

Indian Mega Wedding Begins – Stars in Attendance

"Eriksson reveals Beckham's gift: No diva"

The former English national team captain Sven-Göran "Svennis" Eriksson reveals now what happened when his former team captain David Beckham came to visit in Värmland at the beginning of June. .

"Eriksson reveals Beckham's gift: No diva"

David Beckham visited "Svennis" in Värmland

On Wednesday, a private plane landed at Karlstad Airport. On board was none other than David Beckham.

David Beckham visited "Svennis" in Värmland