David Beckham, Nancy Dell’Olio and Roy Hodgson led mourners at Sven-Goran Eriksson’s funeral this morning within the former England manager’s hometown following his dying aged 76 from pancreatic most cancers.
Former captain Beckham, who led England underneath Eriksson at three main worldwide tournaments, hugged the ex-coach’s longtime lover Dell’olio as they arrived at Fryksande church within the Swedish city of Torsby.
Eriksson’s kids Johan and Lina and his 95-year-old father, additionally known as Sven, had been within the congregation together with Bengt Berg, a childhood buddy who helped Eriksson write his forthcoming e book A Beautiful Game.
Other mourners included Eriksson’s companion Yaniseth Alcides, former Liverpool and Sweden footballer Glenn Hysén, former head coach of Sweden Tommy Söderberg and ex-Swedish footballer Thomas Nordahl.
Crowds who gathered outdoors the church to watch the arrivals from about 8am native time (7am UK time) additionally noticed Andrea Möllerberg, common secretary, and Kim Källström, head of soccer on the Swedish soccer federation.
David Beckham and Nancy Dell’Olio embrace on the funeral for Sven-Göran Eriksson at Fryksände church in Torsby right now
David Beckham hugs Nancy Dell’Olio at Fryksände church in Torsby right now forward of the funeral for Sven-Göran Eriksson
David Beckham and Nancy Dell’Olio embrace on the funeral for Sven-Göran Eriksson at Fryksände church in Torsby right now
David Beckham arrives on the funeral service for Sven-Goran Eriksson at Fryksände church in Torsby, Sweden, this morning
Sven-Goran Eriksson’s longtime lover Nancy Dell’Olio outdoors Fryksande Church in Torsby, Sweden forward of right now’s funeral
David Beckham seems to wipe away a tear through the funeral for Sven-Goran Eriksson at Fryksände church in Torsby right now
Sven-Goran Eriksson’s daughter Lina, son Johan and father Sven through the funeral of their father in Torsby this morning
Sven-Goran Eriksson’s kids Johan (left) and Lina (second left) arrive for his funeral at Fryksande Church in Torsby right now
The funeral service for soccer coach Sven-Goran Eriksson is happening at Fryksände church in Torsby, Sweden, right now
Yaniseth Alcides, companion of Sven-Göran Eriksson, arrives for the funeral in Torsby, Sweden, this morning
Sven-Goran Eriksson’s father, additionally known as Sven, arrives at Fryksande Church in Torsby, Sweden, this morning for the funeral
Former England supervisor Roy Hodgson forward of the funeral of Sven-Goran Eriksson in Torsby, Sweden, this morning
The coffin of Sven-Goran Eriksson is carried into Fryksande Church in Torsby, Sweden, this morning forward of his funeral
Former England participant David Beckham with daughter of Sven-Göran Eriksson, Lina Eriksson, on the funeral this morning
Sven-Goran Eriksson’s son Johan greets David Dein, former proprietor of Arsenal, earlier than the funeral in Torsby this morning
Mourners outdoors the funeral for soccer boss Sven-Göran Eriksson at Fryksände church in Torsby, Sweden, this morning
Sven-Goran Eriksson’s longtime lover Nancy Dell’Olio outdoors Fryksande Church in Torsby, Sweden forward of right now’s funeral
A priest blesses the coffin of the late England soccer supervisor Sven-Goran Eriksson throughout his funeral service right now
Sven-Goran Eriksson’s father Sven and son Johan greet one another outdoors Fryksande Church in Torsby, Sweden, this morning
Eriksson’s coffin arrived at Fryksande church at round 7am native time (8am UK), lengthy earlier than the arrival of any of the 600 friends – and a single bell tolled as his physique was carried inside.
Ex-England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson, pictured in May 2006
Members of Sweden’s royal household had been additionally anticipated to have been in attendance, with roads surrounding the church within the small city the place Eriksson grew up cordoned off by police.
Among these to arrive early was Bengt Berg, who mentioned: ‘I’m very glad and very unhappy on the similar time. But it is incredible to see him returning to his first level. It’s a really curious feeling.
‘He’s one among us and we share his glory. But when he returned right here, he was simply one of many sizzling canine eaters.’.
Under Eriksson’s path, England reached the World Cup quarter-finals in 2002 and 2006, and the last-eight of Euro 2004.
He was England supervisor for 5 years, having beforehand guided Lazio to the Serie A title. He additionally managed Roma, Fiorentina and Sampdoria in Italy.
After stepping down from the England job, he held managerial posts with Manchester City, Leicester and the Mexico nationwide workforce.
Nancy Dell’Olio greets Sven-Goran Eriksson’s son Johan on the steps of Fryksande Church in Torsby, Sweden, right now
Yaniseth Alcides, companion of Sven-Göran Eriksson, touches the coffin on the funeral in Torsby, Sweden, this morning
Mourners stand outdoors the church in Torsby for the funeral of former England soccer supervisor Sven-Goran Eriksson
Sven-Goran Eriksson’s son Johan and daughter Lina through the funeral of their father in Torsby this morning
The funeral service for soccer coach Sven-Göran Eriksson at Fryksände church in Torsby, Sweden, this morning
David Beckham arrives on the funeral service for Sven-Goran Eriksson at Fryksände church in Torsby, Sweden, this morning
Singer Charlotta Birgersson through the funeral of Sven-Goran Eriksson in Torsby, Sweden, this morning
Former IFK Göteborg footbaler Glenn Holm (left) arrives on the funeral of Sven-Goran Eriksson in Torsby this morning
Mourners outdoors the funeral for soccer boss Sven-Göran Eriksson at Fryksände church in Torsby, Sweden, this morning
David Beckham on the funeral service for Sven-Goran Eriksson at Fryksände church in Torsby, Sweden, this morning
Sven-Goran Eriksson’s daughter Lina forward of the funeral at Fryksände church in Torsby, Sweden, this morning
Sven-Goran Eriksson’s daughter Lina, son Johan and father Sven through the funeral of their father in Torsby this morning
The funeral service for soccer coach Sven-Göran Eriksson at Fryksände church in Torsby, Sweden, this morning
Artist Oscar Magnusson through the funeral of Sven-Goran Eriksson at Fryksände church in Torsby, Sweden, this morning
The funeral service for soccer coach Sven-Göran Eriksson at Fryksände church in Torsby, Sweden, this morning
Mourners outdoors the funeral for soccer boss Sven-Göran Eriksson at Fryksände church in Torsby, Sweden, this morning
Thomas Wernerson (left), former footballer, and Kjell Pettersson (centre), former coach of IFK Göteborg, arrive this morning
David Beckham arrives on the funeral service for Sven-Goran Eriksson at Fryksände church in Torsby, Sweden, this morning
A person carrying a IFK Goteborg soccer package pays his respects outdoors the funeral service of Sven-Goran Eriksson right now
Yaniseth Alcides, companion of Sven-Göran Eriksson, touches the coffin on the funeral in Torsby, Sweden, this morning
Football coach Roger Palmgren arrives for the funeral of Sven-Göran Eriksson in Torsby this morning
Mourners outdoors the funeral for soccer boss Sven-Goran Eriksson at Fryksände church in Torsby, Sweden, this morning
Karin Mattsson Weijber (third proper), former head of the Swedish National Sports Federation (Riksidrottsförbundet), right now
The ringing of a solitary bell on a chill, misty morning within the small, rural Swedish city of Torsby marked the beginning of Erikkson’s funeral service.
The track Sailing was performed on the organ earlier than the iconic seventeenth century English hymn Amazing Grace – the paean of a former slave dealer turned abolitionist – was sung by the congregation in Swedish, with mourners remaining seated all through.
Alongside pews operating alongside the central aisle, attendees additionally sat on seats on the entrance and two balconies on both aspect, with a small group of accredited photographers positioned in entrance of the organ in direction of the again of the church.
Most mourners are dressed all in black, though some are carrying purple roses.
In a sermon delivered in Swedish and then English, the vicars – one male and one feminine and wearing white robes – described dying as a ‘query mark, not a full cease’.
The male vicar, talking in English, mirrored how an individual who’s terminally unwell might ‘yearn’ for dying as a aid from their ache.
But dying was described as a ‘ellipsis level used to present a continuation’. He added: ‘After dying, there may be continuation – it isn’t the tip, however the starting of one thing new.’
Sven-Goran Eriksson’s son Johan and daughter Lina through the funeral of their father in Torsby this morning
David Beckham arrives on the funeral service for Sven-Goran Eriksson at Fryksände church in Torsby, Sweden, this morning
Mourners outdoors the funeral for soccer boss Sven-Göran Eriksson at Fryksände church in Torsby, Sweden, this morning
The funeral service for soccer coach Sven-Goran Eriksson is happening at Fryksände church in Torsby, Sweden, right now
Sven-Goran Eriksson’s daughter Lina greets friends outdoors Fryksande Church in Torsby, Sweden, earlier than right now’s funeral
Sven-Goran Eriksson’s longtime lover Nancy Dell’Olio outdoors Fryksande Church in Torsby, Sweden forward of right now’s funeral
David Beckham arrives on the funeral service for Sven-Goran Eriksson at Fryksände church in Torsby, Sweden, this morning
The inside of Fryksände church in Torsby, Sweden, this morning with the coffin earlier than Sven-Goran Eriksson’s funeral
David Beckham arrives on the funeral service for Sven-Goran Eriksson at Fryksände church in Torsby, Sweden, this morning
Yaniseth Alcides, companion of Sven-Göran Eriksson, arrives for the funeral in Torsby, Sweden, this morning
Former England participant David Beckham with daughter of Sven-Göran Eriksson, Lina Eriksson, on the funeral this morning
A floral wreath from Tord Grip and his household through the funeral of Sven-Göran Eriksson in Torsby this morning
Mourners outdoors the funeral for soccer boss Sven-Göran Eriksson at Fryksände church in Torsby, Sweden, this morning
Sven-Goran Eriksson’s funeral is happening at Fryksande Church in Torsby, Sweden, this morning
Nancy Dell’Olio greets Sven-Goran Eriksson’s son Johan on the steps of Fryksande Church in Torsby, Sweden, right now
A person carrying a IFK Goteborg soccer package pays his respects outdoors the funeral service of Sven-Goran Eriksson right now
David Beckham arrives on the funeral service for Sven-Goran Eriksson at Fryksände church in Torsby, Sweden, this morning
Providing some private reflections, he continued: ‘Today is a day of grief, but in addition a day of thankfulness. There is way to be grateful for. In time, this thankfulness might fill a number of the vacancy that he leaves behind.’
He spoke of the ‘many fantastic recollections’ of Eriksson, together with treasured time spent at house, which was ‘finer than a 5 star resort’. He was described as ‘form’, whereas the vicar additionally mirrored on his tendency to put on fits as a toddler and learn detective novels.
He known as him a loving father, who ‘was garbage at procuring’. He was additionally mentioned to battle with dancing earlier than changing into ‘proficient at salsa’.
Eriksson was described as ‘by no means late’ and a lover of routine – rising early for breakfast even on holidays.
He was a giant reader and fascinated with politics, faith and historical past, though he additionally admired the finer issues in life like wine and travelling firstclass, the vicar mentioned.
He was mentioned to mix an ‘iron’ will with a humble, thoughtful manner. The vicar described his previous few weeks as ‘vigorous’ – accompanied with ‘outpourings of affection’ – together with when he walked onto the pitch along with his granddaughter at Anfield.
Former Liverpool and Sweden footballer Glenn Hysén arrives for the funeral of Sven-Goran Eriksson Funeral in Torsby right now
A floral wreath from IFK Göteborg through the funeral of Sven-Göran Eriksson in Torsby this morning
Mourners outdoors the funeral for soccer boss Sven-Göran Eriksson at Fryksände church in Torsby, Sweden, this morning
David Beckham on the funeral service for Sven-Goran Eriksson at Fryksände church in Torsby, Sweden, this morning
Nancy Dell’Olio greets Sven-Goran Eriksson’s son Johan on the steps of Fryksande Church in Torsby, Sweden, right now
Former England participant David Beckham with daughter of Sven-Göran Eriksson, Lina Eriksson, on the funeral this morning
The coffin of Sven-Goran Eriksson is carried into Fryksande Church in Torsby, Sweden, this morning forward of his funeral
A floral wreath from IFK Göteborg soccer workforce through the funeral of Sven-Göran Eriksson in Torsby this morning
David Beckham arrives on the funeral service for Sven-Goran Eriksson at Fryksände church in Torsby, Sweden, this morning
Yaniseth Alcides, companion of Sven-Göran Eriksson, touches the coffin on the funeral in Torsby, Sweden, this morning
The funeral service for soccer coach Sven-Göran Eriksson at Fryksände church in Torsby, Sweden, this morning
Members of the general public outdoors the church forward of the funeral of Sven-Goran Eriksson in Torsby this morning
Former Swedish footballer Thomas Nordahl forward of the funeral of Sven-Goran Eriksson in Torsby this morning
Mourners outdoors the funeral for soccer boss Sven-Göran Eriksson at Fryksände church in Torsby, Sweden, this morning
David Beckham arrives on the funeral service for Sven-Goran Eriksson at Fryksände church in Torsby, Sweden, this morning
Tommy Söderberg, former head coach of Sweden, forward of the funeral of Sven-Goran Eriksson in Torsby this morning
A floral wreath from the Lazio ultras through the funeral of Sven-Göran Eriksson in Torsby this morning
Sven-Goran Eriksson’s father, additionally known as Sven, arrives at Fryksande Church in Torsby, Sweden, this morning for the funeral
The congregation stood for the Commendation, earlier than a studying from the Gospel of Luke, 20:38 – ‘He just isn’t the God of the useless, however of the dwelling, for to him all are alive.’
Following a poem chosen by the household, a track was carried out by the feminine vicar, earlier than a heartfelt solo efficiency of Candle of the Wind – utilizing related lyrics to these carried out at Princess Diana’s funeral, with ‘England’ substituted at first of ‘our’ and, later within the track, for the identify of the native area.
The studying of the Lord’s Prayer was adopted by the singing of the hymn How Great Thou Art, with the voices of the big congregation echoing across the towering whitewashed partitions of the church.
Frank Sinatra’s My Way was sung as a solo by a male and feminine singer, earlier than the relations walked up in direction of the altar and positioned their flowers on the coffin.
Members of the Eriksson household had been seen comforting each other as they bade their remaining farewell, with some holding again tears.
Mourners had been requested to place their very own flowers in an space outdoors the west door in order that they may very well be included within the procession.
After standing nonetheless for a couple of transient minutes, the relations made their manner again to their seats on the entrance of the church.
The vicar delivered the ultimate prayer, adopted by the blessing.
The track ‘Volare’ was sung by a male soloist to the accompaniment of a grand piano, with a person saying ‘bravo’ on the finish – eliciting quiet laughter from a number of the congregation.
Afterwards, two guitarists started taking part in a well-liked native anthem, earlier than members of an area soccer membership rose from their seats and gathered close to the west door.
The soccer workforce – performing as pallbearers – walked down the central aisle earlier than lifting up the coffin and carrying it at waist peak in direction of the west door.
Members of the Eriksson household fashioned in place behind it, with the remainder of the congregation invited to comply with by the funeral ushers.
Former footballer Glenn Strömberg and TV commentator Niklas Holmgren through the funeral of Sven-Goran Eriksson right now
Sven-Goran Eriksson’s longtime lover Nancy Dell’Olio outdoors Fryksande Church in Torsby, Sweden forward of right now’s funeral
Sven-Goran Eriksson’s daughter Lina greets friends outdoors Fryksande Church in Torsby, Sweden, earlier than right now’s funeral
David Beckham arrives on the funeral service for Sven-Goran Eriksson at Fryksände church in Torsby, Sweden, this morning
The funeral service for soccer coach Sven-Göran Eriksson at Fryksände church in Torsby, Sweden, this morning
Andrea Möllerberg, common secretary and Kim Källström, head of soccer on the Swedish soccer federation, arrive right now
David Beckham arrives on the funeral service for Sven-Goran Eriksson at Fryksände church in Torsby, Sweden, this morning
Sven-Goran Eriksson’s funeral is happening at Fryksande Church in Torsby, Sweden, this morning
David Beckham arrives on the funeral service for Sven-Goran Eriksson at Fryksände church in Torsby, Sweden, this morning
Arrivals at Fryksande Church in Torsby, Sweden, this morning forward of Sven-Goran Eriksson’s funeral
Nancy Dell’Olio greets Sven-Goran Eriksson’s son Johan on the steps of Fryksande Church in Torsby, Sweden, right now
David Beckham arrives on the funeral service for Sven-Goran Eriksson at Fryksände church in Torsby, Sweden, this morning
Sven-Goran Eriksson’s kids Johan (left) and Lina (proper) arrive for his funeral at Fryksande Church in Torsby right now
David Beckham arrives on the funeral service for Sven-Goran Eriksson at Fryksände church in Torsby, Sweden, this morning
Bengt Berg, who helped write Eriksson’s forthcoming e book A Beautiful Game, arrives on the church this morning
In his remaining phrases in a newspaper column following his dying aged 76 from pancreatic most cancers, Eriksson wrote: ‘Life is at all times to be celebrated.’
And that exact same spirit was current among the many many lots of of individuals laying him to relaxation right now within the enormous and very public funeral in his hometown in western Sweden.
The sombre environment was accompanied by a way of thanksgiving for a person who was each a footballing nice and an area hero.
Around 600 mourners had been packed into Fryksande church, a stately purple brick constructing perched on a hill overlooking the city, with 400 seats reserved for members of the general public who queued from early within the morning to get a seat.
By 7.30am native time (6.30am UK) the realm remained shrouded in thick fog, with temperatures hovering round 8C (46F). The fog later cleared however situations remained overcast, though some solar is forecast later.
Among the congregation are the good and the great of world soccer, together with Beckham – a member of the Golden Generation of England stars that Eriksson led for 5 years.
Sven-Goran Eriksson’s daughter Lina greets friends outdoors Fryksande Church in Torsby, Sweden, earlier than right now’s funeral
Former England supervisor Roy Hodgson forward of the funeral of Sven-Goran Eriksson in Torsby, Sweden, this morning
The order of service for the funeral of former England supervisor Sven-Goran Eriksson in his house city of Torsby right now
David Beckham arrives on the funeral service for Sven-Goran Eriksson at Fryksände church in Torsby, Sweden, this morning
Nancy Dell’Olio greets Sven-Goran Eriksson’s son Johan on the steps of Fryksande Church in Torsby, Sweden, right now
Yaniseth Alcides, companion of Sven-Göran Eriksson, arrives for the funeral in Torsby, Sweden, this morning
Arrivals at Fryksande Church in Torsby, Sweden, this morning forward of Sven-Goran Eriksson’s funeral
David Beckham arrives on the funeral service for Sven-Goran Eriksson at Fryksände church in Torsby, Sweden, this morning
Arrivals at Fryksande Church in Torsby, Sweden, this morning forward of Sven-Goran Eriksson’s funeral
Sven-Goran Eriksson’s father Sven and son Johan greet one another outdoors Fryksande Church in Torsby, Sweden, this morning
Sven-Goran Eriksson’s longtime lover Nancy Dell’Olio outdoors Fryksande Church in Torsby, Sweden forward of right now’s funeral
Sven-Goran Eriksson’s funeral is happening at Fryksande Church in Torsby, Sweden, right now
Yaniseth Alcides, companion of Sven-Göran Eriksson, arrives for the funeral in Torsby, Sweden, this morning
David Beckham arrives on the funeral service for Sven-Goran Eriksson at Fryksände church in Torsby, Sweden, this morning
Sat the entrance of the church had been Eriksson’s shut household together with his daughter, Lina and son, Johan, who adopted in his father’s footsteps by taking part in soccer earlier than going into administration.
His 95-year-old father Sven was additionally in attendance alongside Eriksson’s companion Yaniseth Alcides.
With so many wishing to pay tribute, lots of extra gathered outdoors the church to watch the proceedings screened reside on a giant display.
While the remainder of the world knew him as Sven, locals known as him by his nickname, ‘Svennis’ – after his youthful brother Lars-Erik’s try to pronounce his identify.
Today, these attending the funeral mentioned he was identified round city for his pleasant, approachable manner.
‘You may simply go up to him, say hello, and he could be glad to have a dialog,’ one advised MailOnline.
Eriksson’s coffin, which was introduced into Fryksande church prior to the arrival of the congregation, was product of light-coloured wooden and has been positioned on the entrance of the church topped by a bouquet of white flowers and surrounded by 4 massive candles.
At least ten extra floral bouquets had been unfold across the steps main up to the altar, whereas additional up had been 4 wreaths, together with one bearing the banner of the Lazlo ultras.
Sven-Goran Eriksson’s daughter Lina greets friends outdoors Fryksande Church in Torsby, Sweden, earlier than right now’s funeral
David Beckham arrives on the funeral service for Sven-Goran Eriksson at Fryksände church in Torsby, Sweden, this morning
Sven-Goran Eriksson’s father, additionally known as Sven, arrives at Fryksande Church in Torsby, Sweden, this morning for the funeral
Arrivals at Fryksande Church in Torsby, Sweden, this morning forward of Sven-Goran Eriksson’s funeral
David Beckham arrives on the funeral service for Sven-Goran Eriksson at Fryksände church in Torsby, Sweden, this morning
Flowers from Fifa at Fryksände church in Torsby, Sweden, this morning earlier than Sven-Goran Eriksson’s funeral
Arrivals at Fryksande Church in Torsby, Sweden, this morning forward of Sven-Goran Eriksson’s funeral
David Beckham arrives on the funeral service for Sven-Goran Eriksson at Fryksände church in Torsby, Sweden, this morning
Arrivals at Fryksande Church in Torsby, Sweden, this morning forward of Sven-Goran Eriksson’s funeral
Sven-Goran Eriksson’s funeral is happening at Fryksande Church in Torsby, Sweden, this morning
Sven-Goran Eriksson’s son Johan greets friends outdoors Fryksande Church in Torsby, Sweden, earlier than right now’s funeral
Arrivals at Fryksande Church in Torsby, Sweden, this morning forward of Sven-Goran Eriksson’s funeral
Sven-Goran Eriksson’s son Johan greets friends outdoors Fryksande Church in Torsby, Sweden, earlier than right now’s funeral
The order of service for the funeral of former England supervisor Sven-Goran Eriksson in his house city of Torsby right now
David Beckham arrives on the funeral service for Sven-Goran Eriksson at Fryksände church in Torsby, Sweden, this morning
A collection of in style songs had been performed on the organ as the friends assembled, together with Louis Armstrong’s What a Wonderful World, Bridge Over Troubled Water and Yesterday by the Beatles.
Following the service, Torsby’s brass band will lead his coffin alongside the 700 yard stroll from Fryksände church to the Kollsberg homestead, the place mates and household can pay a extra intimate tribute.
Prior to his dying, Eriksson had publicly spoken of his want to be buried on the spot, returning to the realm for an Amazon Prime documentary and sharing his emotional connection to the realm.
‘An attractive place, it makes you calm, makes me calm,’ he mentioned.
‘If you look straight on, that is Torsby, the place I grew up. I at all times thought excellent place, to sleep. The ashes may very well be thrown into the water right here. It seems like house.’
The ‘New Orleans fashion’ procession is impressed by the colorful 1993 public funeral of Sampdoria president and proprietor Paolo Mantovani’s in Genoa, which Eriksson attended when he was a coach there and included jazz music.
The funeral has been hailed as the ‘largest ever’ within the city’s historical past and preparations have been thorough, with the band’s conductor calculating that the route will take precisely 14 minutes so he can plan what number of items of music he wants.
The inside of Fryksände church in Torsby, Sweden, this morning with the coffin earlier than Sven-Goran Eriksson’s funeral
Arrivals at Fryksande Church in Torsby, Sweden, this morning forward of Sven-Goran Eriksson’s funeral
Yaniseth Alcides, companion of Sven-Göran Eriksson, arrives for the funeral in Torsby, Sweden, this morning
Sven-Goran Eriksson’s father, additionally known as Sven, arrives at Fryksande Church in Torsby, Sweden, this morning for the funeral
David Beckham arrives on the funeral service for Sven-Goran Eriksson at Fryksände church in Torsby, Sweden, this morning
Sven-Goran Eriksson’s daughter Lina greets friends outdoors Fryksande Church in Torsby, Sweden, earlier than right now’s funeral
Former Liverpool and Sweden footballer Glenn Hysén arrives for the funeral of Sven-Goran Eriksson Funeral in Torsby right now
Photogaphers outdoors the church forward of the funeral of Sven-Goran Eriksson in Torsby this morning
David Beckham arrives on the funeral service for Sven-Goran Eriksson at Fryksände church in Torsby, Sweden, this morning
Sven-Goran Eriksson’s longtime lover Nancy Dell’Olio outdoors Fryksande Church in Torsby, Sweden forward of right now’s funeral
Sven-Goran Eriksson’s father Sven and son Johan greet one another outdoors Fryksande Church in Torsby, Sweden, this morning
David Beckham arrives on the funeral service for Sven-Goran Eriksson at Fryksände church in Torsby, Sweden, this morning
The inside of Fryksände church in Torsby, Sweden, this morning with the coffin earlier than Sven-Goran Eriksson’s funeral
Sven-Goran Eriksson’s son Johan greets friends outdoors Fryksande Church in Torsby, Sweden, earlier than right now’s funeral
Sven-Goran Eriksson’s funeral is happening at Fryksande Church in Torsby, Sweden, this morning
David Beckham arrives on the funeral service for Sven-Goran Eriksson at Fryksände church in Torsby, Sweden, this morning
Arrivals at Fryksande Church in Torsby, Sweden, this morning forward of Sven-Goran Eriksson’s funeral
Sven-Goran Eriksson’s funeral is happening at Fryksande Church in Torsby, Sweden, this morning
David Beckham arrives on the funeral service for Sven-Goran Eriksson at Fryksände church in Torsby, Sweden, this morning
Arrivals at Fryksande Church in Torsby, Sweden, this morning forward of Sven-Goran Eriksson’s funeral
The display outdoors Fryksande Church in Torsby, Sweden, shows an image of Eriksson forward of the funeral this morning
Arrivals at Fryksande Church in Torsby, Sweden, this morning forward of Sven-Goran Eriksson’s funeral
The inside of Fryksände church in Torsby, Sweden, this morning with the coffin earlier than Sven-Goran Eriksson’s funeral
David Beckham arrives on the funeral service for Sven-Goran Eriksson at Fryksände church in Torsby, Sweden, this morning
Sven-Goran Eriksson’s father, additionally known as Sven, arrives at Fryksande Church in Torsby, Sweden, this morning for the funeral
David Beckham arrives on the funeral service for Sven-Goran Eriksson at Fryksände church in Torsby, Sweden, this morning
Born in Sunne only a half an hour journey away, Eriksson grew up within the small city of 4,000 individuals, earlier than taking part in for native soccer workforce Torsby IF from 1964 to 1971.
The cosy, sleepy place would after all be the springboard for far larger success, with the mild-mannered Swede having fun with a stellar profession taking in membership giants together with Roma and Lazio earlier than teaching the Three Lions, Manchester City and Leicester.
Eriksson had tipped England for future event success in a remaining column for the Daily Telegraph earlier this summer season, which his household permitted to be printed forward of his funeral.
‘Writing a chunk about dying after all makes you reflective. Everything went too shortly! Where did life go? But one thought at all times comes to the entrance of my thoughts: it has been a dream. One of the most effective jobs you’ll be able to have on this planet is to be a soccer supervisor,’ Eriksson wrote.
‘Being appointed as the England supervisor was an enormous honour, maybe the spotlight of my profession. When I used to be requested if I needed the job, I did not consider it. It was one of many happiest days of my life. The job is inconceivable to refuse. There had been many highs.
‘If I had ever lifted a World Cup with England, I might have collected the trophy and then retired. It would have been excellent. Sooner or later England will win a giant trophy and I feel it may occur in a short time. There is such enormous high quality in that workforce.’
Sven-Goran Eriksson’s longtime lover Nancy Dell’Olio outdoors Fryksande Church in Torsby, Sweden forward of right now’s funeral
Sven-Goran Eriksson’s kids Johan (left) and Lina (second left) arrive for his funeral at Fryksande Church in Torsby right now
The display outdoors Fryksande Church in Torsby, Sweden, shows an image of Eriksson forward of the funeral this morning
David Beckham arrives on the funeral service for Sven-Goran Eriksson at Fryksände church in Torsby, Sweden, this morning
Sven-Goran Eriksson’s kids Johan (left) and Lina (second left) arrive for his funeral at Fryksande Church in Torsby right now
Sven-Goran Eriksson’s son Johan greets friends outdoors Fryksande Church in Torsby, Sweden, earlier than right now’s funeral
The display outdoors Fryksande Church in Torsby, Sweden, shows an image of Eriksson forward of the funeral this morning
Arrivals at Fryksande Church in Torsby, Sweden, this morning forward of Sven-Goran Eriksson’s funeral
David Beckham arrives on the funeral service for Sven-Goran Eriksson at Fryksände church in Torsby, Sweden, this morning
Sven-Goran Eriksson’s son Johan forward of right now’s funeral at Fryksande Church in Torsby, Sweden
Sven-Goran Eriksson’s funeral is happening at Fryksande Church in Torsby, Sweden, right now
Sven-Goran Eriksson’s kids Johan (left) and Lina (proper) arrive for his funeral at Fryksande Church in Torsby right now
Sven-Goran Eriksson’s funeral is happening at Fryksande Church in Torsby, Sweden, right now
David Beckham arrives on the funeral service for Sven-Goran Eriksson at Fryksände church in Torsby, Sweden, this morning
Sven-Goran Eriksson’s funeral is happening at Fryksande Church in Torsby, Sweden, right now
Sven-Goran Eriksson’s kids Johan (left) and Lina (second left) arrive for his funeral at Fryksande Church in Torsby right now
Sven-Goran Eriksson’s father, additionally known as Sven, arrives at Fryksande Church in Torsby, Sweden, this morning for the funeral
Flowers from Lazio at Fryksände church in Torsby, Sweden, this morning earlier than Sven-Goran Eriksson’s funeral
Arrivals at Fryksande Church in Torsby, Sweden, this morning forward of Sven-Goran Eriksson’s funeral
David Beckham arrives on the funeral service for Sven-Goran Eriksson at Fryksände church in Torsby, Sweden, this morning
A reporter from Sky Sports speaks forward of the funeral of Sven-Goran Eriksson in Torsby this morning
Sven-Goran Eriksson’s kids Johan (left) and Lina (second left) arrive for his funeral at Fryksande Church in Torsby right now
Sven-Goran Eriksson’s father, additionally known as Sven, arrives at Fryksande Church in Torsby, Sweden, this morning for the funeral
Arrivals at Fryksande Church in Torsby, Sweden, this morning forward of Sven-Goran Eriksson’s funeral
Eriksson introduced in January his most cancers prognosis and revealed he had at greatest a 12 months to reside, which sparked an outpouring of adulation and resulted in visits to a number of former golf equipment as well as to Liverpool, who allowed the lifelong Reds fan to handle their Legends workforce at Anfield in March.
After he described the expertise as lovely and mirrored fondly on ‘fireball’ Wayne Rooney, Eriksson wrote: ‘The response from the general public has been fantastic. It gave me vitality and positivity. I’ve cried so much over the previous few months. They have been glad tears, largely.
‘I would love individuals to bear in mind me as a good coach who tried to do his greatest. My message to everybody could be: do not quit. Never quit. Do not quit, is my message for life. And please remember this: life is at all times, at all times to be celebrated.’
