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Biggest Events of the 2024 Football Year

The football year 2024 has been an eventful one. From the European Championship party in Germany, to boycotts of the Ballon d'Or gala and rape allegations against one of the world's top players.

Biggest Events of the 2024 Football Year

"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

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

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

Svennis is praised by his ex: Cherished memories

There are many who mourn after Sven-Göran Eriksson's death. Among others, his former girlfriend Nancy Dell'Olio, who honors her Swedish ex-partner.

Svennis is praised by his ex: Cherished memories