A tearful Nancy Dell’Olio immediately paid tribute to her longtime lover Sven-Goran Eriksson following a transferring funeral for the previous England supervisor attended by the likes of David Beckham and Roy Hodgson.
Dell’Olio, with whom the Swede was in a relationship throughout his time with England, touched Eriksson’s coffin on the Kollsberg homestead in his hometown of Torsby following a service on the close by Fryksände church.
And Dell’Olio, 63, informed reporters outdoors the wake this afternoon: ‘If you love somebody and so they’ve gone a part of your life is gone endlessly. I’ll miss our love, our lovely travels and the love we gave one another.’
It adopted a vibrant and noisy funeral procession for Eriksson which made its manner by means of Torsby as locals paid tribute to their biggest son. Following the service, Torsby’s marching brass band led his coffin alongside the 700-yard stroll from Fryksände church to the Kollsberg homestead, the place family and friends paid a extra intimate tribute.
Lots of of members of the congregation adopted behind together with the previous England supervisor’s captain Beckham, Dell’Olio and Eriksson’s accomplice Yaniseth Alcides who was additionally in tears.
Residents alongside the route had been seen gathering on their lawns and on the finish of closed-off streets to pay their respects – with songs performed together with The Naked Requirements from The Jungle E-book and You will By no means Stroll Alone.
After reaching a junction, the band turned left whereas the hearse continued straight earlier than heading down a grass monitor. Beside the venue was an unlimited lake lined by pine bushes, offering a usually Scandinavian backdrop.
Sven-Goran Eriksson’s longtime lover Nancy Dell’Olio joins mourners on the funeral procession in Torsby this morning
Nancy Dell’Olio touches Sven-Goran Eriksson’s coffin on the homestead museum the place the funeral service continued immediately
Sven Goran Eriksson and Nancy Dell’Olio in 2002. The Swede was in a relationship along with her whereas he was England boss
The funeral procession for Sven-Goran Eriksson, together with his daughter Lina and David Beckham, in Torsby, Sweden, immediately
Torsby’s brass band leads Sven-Goran Eriksson’s coffin alongside the stroll from Fryksände church to the Kollsberg homestead
David Beckham touches Sven-Goran Eriksson’s coffin on the homestead museum the place the funeral service continued immediately
David Beckham joins mourners on Sven-Goran Eriksson’s funeral procession within the Swedish city of Torsby this morning
Sven-Goran Eriksson’s accomplice Yaniseth Alcides embraces David Beckham at a ceremony at at Kollsberg homestead immediately
Torsby’s brass band leads Sven-Goran Eriksson’s coffin alongside the stroll from Fryksände church to the Kollsberg homestead
The funeral procession for Sven-Goran Eriksson heads from Fryksande Church in direction of his to his homestead in Torsby immediately
Sven-Goran Eriksson’s longtime lover Nancy Dell’Olio joins mourners on the funeral procession in Torsby this morning
Torsby’s brass band leads Sven-Goran Eriksson’s coffin alongside the stroll from Fryksände church to the Kollsberg homestead
The funeral procession for Sven-Goran Eriksson, together with his accomplice Yaniseth Alcides, in Torsby, Sweden, this morning
The funeral procession for Sven-Goran Eriksson, together with his daughter Lina and David Beckham, in Torsby, Sweden, immediately
Torsby’s brass band leads Sven-Goran Eriksson’s coffin alongside the stroll from Fryksände church to the Kollsberg homestead
Tord Grip and Sven-Goran Eriksson’s accomplice Yaniseth Alcides throughout a ceremony at at Kollsberg homestead in Torsby immediately
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The funeral procession for Sven-Goran Eriksson, together with his daughter Lina and David Beckham, in Torsby, Sweden, immediately
The funeral procession for Sven-Goran Eriksson, together with his father Sven Eriksson, in Torsby, Sweden, this morning
The funeral procession for Sven-Goran Eriksson, together with his accomplice Yaniseth Alcides, in Torsby, Sweden, this morning
David Beckham joins mourners on Sven-Goran Eriksson’s funeral procession within the Swedish city of Torsby this morning
Sven-Goran Eriksson’s accomplice Yaniseth Alcides joins mourners on the funeral procession in Torsby this morning
David Beckham touches Sven-Goran Eriksson’s coffin on the homestead museum the place the funeral service continued immediately
Sven-Goran Eriksson’s longtime lover Nancy Dell’Olio joins mourners on the funeral procession in Torsby this morning
David Beckham joins mourners on Sven-Goran Eriksson’s funeral procession within the Swedish city of Torsby this morning
The band may then be heard within the distance placing up a rendition of When The Saints Go Marching In. Mourners gathered in a seating space lower alongside the facet of a slope overlooking a stage.
Beckham walked all the best way from the church to the occasion afterwards, surrounded by non-public safety, and fortunately chatted to these on the procession together with Eriksson’s daughter Lina.
Previous to his demise, Eriksson had publicly spoken of his want to be buried at Kollsberg, returning to the realm for an Amazon Prime documentary and sharing his emotional connection to the realm.
‘A good looking place, it makes you calm, makes me calm,’ he stated. ‘In case you look straight on, that is Torsby, the place I grew up. I all the time thought great spot, to sleep. The ashes may very well be thrown into the water right here. It appears like residence.’
The ‘New Orleans type’ procession was 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.
As we speak’s funeral was hailed because the ‘greatest ever’ in Torsby’s historical past and preparations had been thorough, with the band’s conductor calculating that the route would take precisely 14 minutes so he may plan what number of items of music he wanted.
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The funeral procession for Sven-Goran Eriksson, together with his accomplice Yaniseth Alcides, heading from the church immediately
David Beckham joins mourners on Sven-Goran Eriksson’s funeral procession within the Swedish city of Torsby this morning
The funeral procession for Sven-Goran Eriksson, together with his accomplice Yaniseth Alcides, in Torsby, Sweden, this morning
The funeral procession for Sven-Goran Eriksson, together with his daughter Lina and David Beckham, in Torsby, Sweden, immediately
Sven-Goran Eriksson’s coffin is pushed from Fryksände church in the Swedish city of Torsby this morning
David Beckham joins mourners on Sven-Goran Eriksson’s funeral procession within the Swedish city of Torsby this morning
Sven-Goran Eriksson’s longtime lover Nancy Dell’Olio joins mourners on the funeral procession in Torsby this morning
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David Beckham joins mourners on Sven-Goran Eriksson’s funeral procession within the Swedish city of Torsby this morning
The funeral procession for Sven-Goran Eriksson, together with his accomplice Yaniseth Alcides, heading from the church immediately
Sven-Goran Eriksson’s longtime lover Nancy Dell’Olio joins mourners on the funeral procession in Torsby this morning
David Beckham joins mourners on Sven-Goran Eriksson’s funeral procession within the Swedish city of Torsby this morning
The funeral procession for Sven-Goran Eriksson, together with his accomplice Yaniseth Alcides, heading from the church immediately
David Beckham joins mourners on Sven-Goran Eriksson’s funeral procession within the Swedish city of Torsby this morning
Sven-Goran Eriksson’s coffin is carried right into a hearse outdoors Fryksände church within the Swedish city of Torsby this morning
The funeral procession for Sven-Goran Eriksson, together with his accomplice Yaniseth Alcides, in Torsby, Sweden, this morning
David Beckham joins mourners on Sven-Goran Eriksson’s funeral procession within the Swedish city of Torsby this morning
Sven-Goran Eriksson’s daughter Lina and son Johan throughout a ceremony at Kollsberg homestead after the funeral immediately
Fifa Secretary Common Mattias Grafström throughout a ceremony at at Kollsberg homestead after the funeral immediately
The funeral procession for Sven-Goran Eriksson arrives on the homestead museum in Torsby, Sweden, this morning
The funeral service for soccer coach Sven-Goran Eriksson continues on the homestead museum in Torsby, Sweden, immediately
The funeral service for soccer coach Sven-Goran Eriksson continues on the homestead museum in Torsby, Sweden, immediately
Artist Oscar Magnusson throughout the ceremony at at Kollsberg homestead immediately after the funeral of Sven-Goran Eriksson
The coffin of Sven-Goran Eriksson is seen on the homestead museum in Torsby the place the funeral service continues immediately
The Swede is claimed to have been impressed by his time in Italy, and the joyful environment appeared a becoming tribute for a person who impressed hundreds of thousands together with his positivity within the face of terminal most cancers.
It comes after Beckham, Dell’Olio and Roy Hodgson led mourners at Eriksson’s funeral this morning within the former England supervisor’s hometown following his demise aged 76 from pancreatic most cancers .
Eriksson’s youngsters Johan and Lina and his 95-year-old father, additionally referred to as Sven, had been within the congregation together with Bengt Berg, a childhood buddy who helped Eriksson write his forthcoming e-book A Stunning Recreation.
Different mourners included Eriksson’s accomplice 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 observe 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 immediately
David Beckham hugs Nancy Dell’Olio at Fryksände church in Torsby immediately 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 immediately
Tord Grip (entrance left) and David Beckham (entrance proper) go away after the funeral of Sven-Goran Eriksson in Torsby, Sweden, immediately
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 immediately’s funeral
David Beckham seems to wipe away a tear throughout the funeral for Sven-Goran Eriksson at Fryksände church in Torsby immediately
Sven-Goran Eriksson’s daughter Lina, son Johan and father Sven throughout the funeral of their father in Torsby this morning
The coffin is carried out of the church following Sven-Goran Eriksson’s funeral in Torsby, Sweden, this morning
Former Swedish soccer participant Thomas Nordahl and David Beckham go away the church after the funeral service immediately
Sven-Goran Eriksson’s youngsters Johan (left) and Lina (second left) arrive for his funeral at Fryksande Church in Torsby immediately
The funeral service for soccer coach Sven-Goran Eriksson is happening at Fryksände church in Torsby, Sweden, immediately
Yaniseth Alcides, accomplice of Sven-Göran Eriksson, arrives for the funeral in Torsby, Sweden, this morning
Sven-Goran Eriksson’s father, additionally referred to 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 immediately’s funeral
A priest blesses the coffin of the late England soccer supervisor Sven-Goran Eriksson throughout his funeral service immediately
Sven-Goran Eriksson’s father Sven and son Johan greet one another outdoors Fryksande Church in Torsby, Sweden, this morning
Yaniseth Alcides, accomplice of Sven-Göran Eriksson, touches the coffin on the funeral 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 Might 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.
Amongst these to reach early was Bengt Berg, who stated: ‘I am very completely satisfied and really unhappy on the similar time. But it surely’s unbelievable to see him returning to his first level. It is a very curious feeling.
‘He is one in all us and we share his glory. However when he returned right here, he was simply one of many scorching canine eaters.’.
Beneath Eriksson’s route, 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 Metropolis, Leicester and the Mexico nationwide crew.
Nancy Dell’Olio greets Sven-Goran Eriksson’s son Johan on the steps of Fryksande Church in Torsby, Sweden, immediately
Tord Grip (entrance left) and David Beckham (entrance proper) go away after the funeral of Sven-Goran Eriksson in Torsby, Sweden, immediately
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 throughout 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 throughout 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 throughout 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 throughout 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 equipment pays his respects outdoors the funeral service of Sven-Goran Eriksson immediately
Yaniseth Alcides, accomplice of Sven-Göran Eriksson, touches the coffin on the funeral in Torsby, Sweden, this morning
Soccer coach Roger Palmgren arrives for the funeral of Sven-Göran Eriksson in Torsby this morning
Sven-Goran Eriksson’s daughter Lina, son Johan and father Sven throughout the funeral of their father 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 Nationwide Sports activities Federation (Riksidrottsförbundet), immediately
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 tune Crusing was performed on the organ earlier than the long-lasting seventeenth century English hymn Wonderful 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 working alongside the central aisle, attendees additionally sat on seats on the entrance and two balconies on both facet, with a small group of accredited photographers situated in entrance of the organ in direction of the again of the church.
Most mourners are dressed all in black, though some are carrying pink roses.
In a sermon delivered in Swedish after which English, the vicars – one male and one feminine and wearing white robes – described demise as a ‘query mark, not a full cease’.
The male vicar, talking in English, mirrored how an individual who’s terminally unwell could ‘yearn’ for demise as a reduction from their ache.
However demise was described as a ‘ellipsis level used to point out a continuation’. He added: ‘After demise, 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 throughout 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, immediately
Sven-Goran Eriksson’s daughter Lina greets friends outdoors Fryksande Church in Torsby, Sweden, earlier than immediately’s funeral
Sven-Goran Eriksson’s longtime lover Nancy Dell’Olio outdoors Fryksande Church in Torsby, Sweden forward of immediately’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, accomplice 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 throughout 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, immediately
A person carrying a IFK Goteborg soccer equipment pays his respects outdoors the funeral service of Sven-Goran Eriksson immediately
David Beckham arrives on the funeral service for Sven-Goran Eriksson at Fryksände church in Torsby, Sweden, this morning
Offering some private reflections, he continued: ‘As we speak is a day of grief, but additionally a day of thankfulness. There’s a lot to be grateful for. In time, this thankfulness could fill a number of the vacancy that he leaves behind.’
He spoke of the ‘many high quality recollections’ of Eriksson, together with treasured time spent at residence, which was ‘finer than a 5 star resort’. He was described as ‘sort’, whereas the vicar additionally mirrored on his tendency to put on fits as a baby and browse detective novels.
He referred to as him a loving father, who ‘was garbage at purchasing’. He was additionally stated to battle with dancing earlier than turning 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 all in favour of politics, faith and historical past, though he additionally admired the finer issues in life like wine and travelling first-class, the vicar stated.
He was stated to mix an ‘iron’ will with a humble, thoughtful manner. The vicar described his previous few weeks as ‘energetic’ – accompanied with ‘outpourings of affection’ – together with when he walked onto the pitch together with his granddaughter at Anfield.
Former Liverpool and Sweden footballer Glenn Hysén arrives for the funeral of Sven-Goran Eriksson Funeral in Torsby immediately
A floral wreath from IFK Göteborg throughout 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, immediately
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 crew throughout 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, accomplice 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 throughout the funeral of Sven-Göran Eriksson in Torsby this morning
Sven-Goran Eriksson’s father, additionally referred to 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 isn’t the God of the lifeless, however of the residing, for to him all are alive.’
Following a poem chosen by the household, a tune 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 tune, for the identify of the native area.
The studying of the Lord’s Prayer was adopted by the singing of the hymn How Nice Thou Artwork, with the voices of the massive congregation echoing across the towering whitewashed partitions of the church.
Frank Sinatra’s My Manner was sung as a solo by a female and male singer, earlier than the family members 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 position 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 tune ‘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 enjoying a preferred native anthem, earlier than members of a neighborhood soccer membership rose from their seats and gathered close to the west door.
The soccer crew – appearing 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 shaped in place behind it, with the remainder of the congregation invited to observe by the funeral ushers.
Former footballer Glenn Strömberg and TV commentator Niklas Holmgren throughout the funeral of Sven-Goran Eriksson immediately
Sven-Goran Eriksson’s longtime lover Nancy Dell’Olio outdoors Fryksande Church in Torsby, Sweden forward of immediately’s funeral
Sven-Goran Eriksson’s daughter Lina greets friends outdoors Fryksande Church in Torsby, Sweden, earlier than immediately’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 immediately
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, immediately
David Beckham arrives on the funeral service for Sven-Goran Eriksson at Fryksände church in Torsby, Sweden, this morning
Sven-Goran Eriksson’s youngsters Johan (left) and Lina (proper) arrive for his funeral at Fryksande Church in Torsby immediately
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 Stunning Recreation, arrives on the church this morning
In his remaining phrases in a newspaper column following his demise aged 76 from pancreatic most cancers, Eriksson wrote: ‘Life is all the time to be celebrated.’
And that exact same spirit was current among the many many tons of of individuals laying him to relaxation immediately within the big and really 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 a neighborhood hero.
Round 600 mourners had been packed into Fryksande church, a stately pink 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 many congregation are the nice and the great of world soccer, together with Beckham – a member of the Golden Era 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 immediately’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 residence city of Torsby immediately
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, immediately
Yaniseth Alcides, accomplice 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 immediately’s funeral
Sven-Goran Eriksson’s funeral is happening at Fryksande Church in Torsby, Sweden, immediately
Yaniseth Alcides, accomplice 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 enjoying soccer earlier than going into administration.
His 95-year-old father Sven was additionally in attendance alongside Eriksson’s accomplice Yaniseth Alcides.
With so many wishing to pay tribute, tons of extra gathered outdoors the church to observe the proceedings screened stay on a giant display.
Whereas the remainder of the world knew him as Sven, locals referred to as him by his nickname, ‘Svennis’ – after his youthful brother Lars-Erik’s try to pronounce his identify.
As we speak, these attending the funeral stated he was recognized round city for his pleasant, approachable manner.
‘You may simply go as much as him, say hello, and he can be completely satisfied to have a dialog,’ one informed MailOnline.
Eriksson’s coffin, which was introduced into Fryksande church previous 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.
Not less than ten extra floral bouquets had been unfold across the steps main as much as the altar, whereas additional up had been 4 wreaths, together with one bearing the banner of the Lazlo ultras.
A sequence of widespread songs had been performed on the organ because the friends assembled, together with Louis Armstrong’s What a Fantastic World, Bridge Over Troubled Water and Yesterday by the Beatles.
Sven-Goran Eriksson’s daughter Lina greets friends outdoors Fryksande Church in Torsby, Sweden, earlier than immediately’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 referred to 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 immediately’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 immediately’s funeral
The order of service for the funeral of former England supervisor Sven-Goran Eriksson in his residence city of Torsby immediately
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
Arrivals at Fryksande Church in Torsby, Sweden, this morning forward of Sven-Goran Eriksson’s funeral
Yaniseth Alcides, accomplice of Sven-Göran Eriksson, arrives for the funeral in Torsby, Sweden, this morning
Sven-Goran Eriksson’s father, additionally referred to 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 immediately’s funeral
Former Liverpool and Sweden footballer Glenn Hysén arrives for the funeral of Sven-Goran Eriksson Funeral in Torsby immediately
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 immediately’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 immediately’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 referred to 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 folks, earlier than enjoying for native soccer crew Torsby IF from 1964 to 1971.
The cosy, sleepy place would in fact be the springboard for a lot 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 Metropolis and Leicester.
Eriksson had tipped England for future event success in a remaining column for the Day by day Telegraph earlier this summer time, which his household permitted to be printed forward of his funeral.
‘Writing a chunk about demise in fact makes you reflective. All the things went too shortly! The place did life go? However one thought all the time involves the entrance of my thoughts: it has been a dream. Among the finest jobs you’ll be able to have on this planet is to be a soccer supervisor,’ Eriksson wrote.
‘Being appointed because the England supervisor was an enormous honour, maybe the spotlight of my profession. Once I was requested if I needed the job, I did not consider it. It was one of many happiest days of my life. The job is not possible to refuse. There have been many highs.
‘If I had ever lifted a World Cup with England, I might have collected the trophy after which retired. It could have been good. In the end England will win a giant trophy and I believe it may occur in a short time. There’s such big high quality in that crew.’
Sven-Goran Eriksson’s longtime lover Nancy Dell’Olio outdoors Fryksande Church in Torsby, Sweden forward of immediately’s funeral
Sven-Goran Eriksson’s youngsters Johan (left) and Lina (second left) arrive for his funeral at Fryksande Church in Torsby immediately
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 youngsters Johan (left) and Lina (second left) arrive for his funeral at Fryksande Church in Torsby immediately
Sven-Goran Eriksson’s son Johan greets friends outdoors Fryksande Church in Torsby, Sweden, earlier than immediately’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 immediately’s funeral at Fryksande Church in Torsby, Sweden
Sven-Goran Eriksson’s funeral is happening at Fryksande Church in Torsby, Sweden, immediately
Sven-Goran Eriksson’s youngsters Johan (left) and Lina (proper) arrive for his funeral at Fryksande Church in Torsby immediately
Sven-Goran Eriksson’s funeral is happening at Fryksande Church in Torsby, Sweden, immediately
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, immediately
Sven-Goran Eriksson’s youngsters Johan (left) and Lina (second left) arrive for his funeral at Fryksande Church in Torsby immediately
Sven-Goran Eriksson’s father, additionally referred to 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 activities speaks forward of the funeral of Sven-Goran Eriksson in Torsby this morning
Sven-Goran Eriksson’s youngsters Johan (left) and Lina (second left) arrive for his funeral at Fryksande Church in Torsby immediately
Sven-Goran Eriksson’s father, additionally referred to 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 analysis and revealed he had at greatest a yr to stay, which sparked an outpouring of adulation and resulted in visits to a number of former golf equipment along with Liverpool, who allowed the lifelong Reds fan to handle their Legends crew 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 rather a lot over the previous few months. They’ve been completely satisfied tears, largely.
‘I would really like folks to recollect me as a good coach who tried to do his greatest. My message to everybody can be: do not hand over. By no means hand over. Don’t hand over, is my message for all times. And please do not forget this: life is all the time, all the time to be celebrated.’
