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The successful coach: "We're aiming for Roy"

Two consecutive national championships and a cup gold – will Henrik Rydström remain as Malmö FF coach next season as well? Since 2013, no coach in the club has made it to a third year. There has not been anyone who has gotten in touch yet, says Rydström.

The successful coach: "We're aiming for Roy"

Thomas Tuchel takes over England: "An honor"

Last summer, Gareth Southgate stepped down. Now England is taking a new approach and is aiming for the World Championship 2026 – with Thomas Tuchel as national team coach.

Thomas Tuchel takes over England: "An honor"

"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

Backe's memory of "Svennis": A smile

"Remember me with a smile". Those were Sven-Göran "Svennis" Eriksson's words at a meeting with Hasse Backe.

Backe's memory of "Svennis": A smile

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"

"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

The World Remembers Svennis: "He Won the Game of Life"

Sven-Göran Eriksson passed away on Monday, 76 years old. Throughout the day, he was praised by players, coaches, and friends.

The World Remembers Svennis: "He Won the Game of Life"