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26th August 2024
12:48pm BST
Football fans around the world have paid their respects to Sven-Göran Eriksson upon his passing with beautiful tributes.
Eriksson passed away aged 76 after a battle with a terminal illness. He was diagnosed with terminal cancer in January 2024.
The news comes after his family released a statement confirming his death.
The statement read that the former England manager died at home surrounded by his family this morning.
The Swede managed England from 2001 until 2006 and was a hugely popular figure.
Fans around the world have since paid tributes to the legendary boss in a heartwarming manner.
Football Journalist of the Year Henry Winter described him as a "lovely, fascinating man, and a very good manager" in an X post:
The English Football League paid their respects in an X post:
Notts County Football Club stated that they were "tremendously saddened" by his passing on X:
Brighton & Hove Albion furthermore paid their respects:
Everton Football club sent their condolences:
Tottenham Hotspur were "deeply saddened" at the news:
Manchester City left a heartfelt post:
Fans also recalled that special night in Germany where England played their opposition off the park under Sven:
Eriksson left a beautiful and heartbreaking message to football fans before his passing:
"I hope you will remember me as a guy trying to do everything he could do.
"Don't be sorry, smile.
"Thank you for everything, coaches, players, the crowds, it's been fantastic.
"Take care of yourself and take care of your life. And live it."
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