Smiley Sven
Sven-Goran Eriksson almost always had a smile on his face.
The man just loved his job, wherever he went.
I was just scrolling through the archives and there are just so many photos of him in a good mood. It's truly heartwarming.
Starmer: 'Sven brought joy to so many'
Sir Keir Starmer, Prime Minister:
Deeply saddened to hear that Sven-Goran Eriksson has passed away. He will be remembered for his tremendous contribution to English football which brought joy to so many over the years. Our thoughts are with his family.
Further tributes to Eriksson
Several clubs and organisations have now posted tributes to Sven-Goran Eriksson.
The team he managed following his England exit, Manchester City have posted a message, as well as Liverpool.
You can read them all, below:
England pay tribute to Eriksson
The tributes have been pouring in for Sven-Goran Eriksson upon the sad news of his passing earlier today.
The men's England football team's X account have posted a heartfelt message upon the news of their former manager's death.
Eriksson was the national side boss for five years between 2001 and 2006.
Eriksson's heartbreaking goodbye message
Sven-Goran Eriksson, speaking before his death in Amazon Prime's documentary about his life, 'Sven':
I had a good life. I think we are all scared of the day when we die, but life is about death as well. You have to learn to accept it for what it is. Hopefully at the end people will say, yeah, he was a good man, but everyone will not say that.
I hope you will remember me as a positive 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.
OBIT: Sven-Goran Eriksson did not waste time with anger or regret
Mail Sport's Chief Sports Writer, Oliver Holt, has written a fitting tribute to Sven-Goran Eriksson following his death.
The headline couldn't be more right, Eriksson really was a man who loved football as much as every fan out there. He did not waste time being angry when things did not go his way.
Read the obituary below:
'We hope you remember Svennis as the good and positive person he was'
Statement from Sven-Goran Eriksson's children, Lina and Johan:
Our father Sven-Göran Eriksson fell asleep peacefully in his home at Björkefors outside Sunne this morning. He has for a long time fought bravely with his illness, but now it came to an end.
Our thoughts go out to Sven-Goran's father Sven; girlfriend Yaniseth and her son Alcides; to his brother Lasse and wife Jumnong, as well as to all good friends and acquaintances in Sweden and around the world.
Dad told us at the beginning of this year about his serious illness and received an amazing response from friends and football fans around Europe. He was invited to several football teams in England, Italy, Portugal and Sweden. They shared their love for football and for dad. It was unforgettable for both him and us. He expressed his appreciation and joy and stated that such beautiful words are usually only uttered when someone has died.
We have shared his gratitude and got to experience the wonderful meetings between him, football and all his friends. We thank everyone for these positive memories and your support during his illness. We hope that you will remember Svennis as the good and positive person he always was both in public and at home with us.
That night in Munich
Sven-Goran Eriksson gave England fans some of their greatest memories in the 21st century.
The Swede will forever be remembered for that famous night in Munich as he guided England to a mammoth 5-1 win over Germany in 2001.
I was personally too young to remember, but I know many members of my family who adore Eriksson for that match alone.
A magical night.
Bullingham: 'Sven will be missed'
Mark Bullingham, Football Association chief executive:
This is a very sad day. He gave all England fans such special memories. No one can ever forget the 5-1 victory in Munich against Germany under Sven’s guidance.
Sven will be rightly recognised and forever remembered for his significant work with the England team, and for his wider contribution to the game.
On behalf of my colleagues at The FA, past and present, our thoughts are with his friends and family today. He will be much missed, and we will pay tribute to him when we play Finland at Wembley next month.
Prince William pays tribute
Prince William has paid tribute to Sven-Goran Eriksson following his passing.
The Prince of Wales has taken to X to send his thoughts to Eriksson's loved ones following the terrible news.
He is certainly right, Eriksson really was a true gentleman of the game
Breaking:Sven-Goran Eriksson has passed away
We have had some heartbreaking news come our way in the last 30 minutes.
Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has passed away at the age of 76 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer.
He was surrounded by his loved ones and tributes have now poured in for the man that made so many people smile.
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