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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"

"One of the greatest we've had"

It's over 40 years since he trained IFK Göteborg. But in "Blåvitt's" hometown, no one has forgotten Sven-Göran Eriksson.

"One of the greatest we've had"

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

Black armbands and a minute of silence – this is how "Svennis" is honored

Sven-Göran Eriksson has passed away after a period of illness. In the Allsvenskan and Superettan, a minute of silence will be held at all arenas on Monday and Tuesday.

Black armbands and a minute of silence – this is how "Svennis" is honored

Sven-Göran Eriksson is hailed at Wembley

The English national team will pay tribute to Sven-Göran Eriksson when they meet Finland in the Nations League at Wembley on September 10. This is confirmed by the CEO of the English Football Association FA, Mark Bullingham.

Sven-Göran Eriksson is hailed at Wembley

Hysén: "He's the one I have to thank for everything"

The football world is mourning Sven-Göran Eriksson. It's bloody awful, even though you've known about it for a while, you're never prepared for something like this, says Glenn Hysén about his old coach and friend.

Hysén: "He's the one I have to thank for everything"

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"

"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"

"Svennis" may get his own arena

Suddenly, it's clear that Sven-Göran Eriksson, a patient with severe cancer, will have a square named after him in his hometown of Torsby. Now, the football icon may also get his own arena.

"Svennis" may get his own arena

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

"Svennis" hailed in Degerfors: Tears and warmth

Sven-Göran Eriksson has been hailed on Europe's great football scenes. The Big Field in Degerfors doesn't belong to that.

"Svennis" hailed in Degerfors: Tears and warmth