Sven-Goran Eriksson’s children embrace guests including David Beckham at their dad’s funeral
SVEN-Goran Eriksson’s children embrace guests at their dad’s funeral – including David Beckham.
The former England manager, 76, revealed in January he had been diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer before sadly succumbing to it last month.
As mourners arrived this morning at Fryksande Church in Sven’s hometown of Torsby, Sweden, his brave children Johan and Lina Eriksson were snapped welcoming everyone.
They were also greeted warmly with hugs and words of condolence inside the packed church.
Footballing legend David Beckham hugged Sven’s son and daughter before heading in to say his final goodbyes.
A source told The Sun: “David will be going to the funeral – he was very close to Sven and wants to say goodbye in person.
“It will be a low key appearance – he won’t be giving a eulogy or saying any words but will definitely be there.”
Sven’s dad – also named Sven, and his partner Yaniseth Alcide were also pictured arriving before taking their front-row seats.
Fellow former Three Lions boss Roy Hodgson has also made the trip to pay his respects.
Nancy Dell’Olio, 63, who dated Eriksson for ten years before they split in 2007, this morning arrived for the “love of her life’s” send off.
A coffin was seen earlier being carried inside, with a big screen outside projecting an image of Sven ahead of the service.