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"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

Degerfors to the top league: "It's euphoria"

On the third attempt, it worked out – and all Degerfors residents can breathe a sigh of relief. 1–1 against Landskrona secured Degerfors' return to the top division.

Degerfors to the top league: "It's euphoria"

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"

Tuchel takes over England

After the summer's loss in the European Championship final, Gareth Southgate resigned as the national team captain for England's men's football team. Now the replacement is supposed to be clear.

Tuchel takes over England

"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"

British media praise "Svennis"

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

British media praise "Svennis"

Sven-Ingvars on site: "An honor assignment"

Sven-Ingvars are on site in Torsby to honor Sven-Göran Eriksson, and will play during the memorial service at Kollsberg local heritage farm after the funeral, reports [P4 Värmland. ](https://sverigesradio.

Sven-Ingvars on site: "An honor assignment"

"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

He Always Saw the Beauty in Life

Together they wrote the book "A wonderful journey". But Sven-Göran Eriksson never got to see the book in print.

He Always Saw the Beauty in Life

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

Kane secured the win for England in mourning bands

Harry Kane was already praised before his 100th national game for England. The striker then thanked the Wembley crowd by scoring both goals in the 2–0 win over Finland.

Kane secured the win for England in mourning bands

Svennis laid to rest in his hometown: "Open doors"

Sven-Göran "Svennis" Eriksson will be buried on September 13 in Fryksände Church in his hometown Torsby in Värmland. After the funeral, a music procession inspired by Italy will be held.

Svennis laid to rest in his hometown: "Open doors"

Sven-Göran Eriksson was honored at the Olympic Stadium in Rome

Now, the Lazio public has also gotten to pay tribute to Sven-Göran Eriksson after he passed away from cancer on Monday. The match against Milan at home at the Olympic Stadium in Rome was preceded by a poignant ceremony to commemorate "Svennis", the extremely popular coach who led Lazio to the club's second Italian league title in the 1999-2000 season.

Sven-Göran Eriksson was honored at the Olympic Stadium in Rome

Dad Sven, 95, mourns the loss: "Tough"

Sven Eriksson, 95, has in recent days experienced the worst thing you can experience as a parent. To be with your son's passing away.

Dad Sven, 95, mourns the loss: "Tough"

"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"