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.
FootballSven-Göran "Svennis" Eriksson has passed away after a longer period of illness. The legendary football coach was 76 years old. "He has for a longer time with a positive mind and great courage fought with his illness, but now it's over", say "Svennis"' children Lina and Johan Eriksson in a statement.
FootballSeveral houses were water-damaged in western Sweden during a downpour overnight Sunday. The stormy weather will persist for a few days – but towards the middle of the week it will get warmer in large parts of the country.
SwedenThis year's bear hunt began in the morning. A total of 486 bears are allowed to be shot. After just a few hours, 71 bears had already been felled, reports Svensk Jakt.
CrimeThe Swedish cross-country skiing team's waxing organisation is being revamped again. The lack of continuity creates problems for several star skiers. It's always tough when your waxer quits. Especially now when I've had my third waxer in three years, says Linn Svahn.
SportsOnly a fraction of the thousands of Thais who usually travel to Sweden every summer are in place for this year's berry season. Now there is an investigative proposal that can shut the door completely.
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