Media Coverage
Tributes are paid across the front and back pages of the UK – and European newspapers.
Many of the English newspaper editorials look back on Sven’s time as England boss and how his personal life played out in the British tabloids – at the height of WAG and tabloid culture.
Trending – Tributes pour in as Sven-Goran Eriksson dies at 76
Almost all the newspapers – front and back pages – lead on the death of the former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson, who has lost his battle with cancer.
The Swede became the first non-British manager of the men’s England National Football team and led what was nicknamed ‘the golden generation’ to three major tournaments. Tributes have poured in from across the sports world and the publications offer up their tributes and thanks for Sven’s contribution to football.
Many of the online editorials look back on his role in the England job, not only his successes on the pitch but his character and his life outside of football.
Basic facts
- Sven-Goran Eriksson dies at 76 after cancer battle
- He led the England National Football team between 2001 and 2006
- Sven was the first non-British England manager and notably named David Beckham as captain
- He took the Three Lions to three major tournaments
- He also managed 12 clubs, including Manchester City, Leicester, Roma and Lazio, winning 18 trophies
The reaction
Tributes cover the front and back pages, with the UK papers thanking Sven for all he did for the England National Team. Many of the front pages pick up on tributes from his former team – most notably David Beckham, who he had made captain in 2001.
The headlines reflect comments made by Sven in a documentary he made about his life, following his diagnosis. The documentary was an emotional goodbye to the public.
See the tributes from England’s Golden Generation
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The Papers
A look at a handful of front-page coverage from the UK and how they’ve covered the death of Sven. It’s a day of reflection and goodbyes for the papers.
Back Pages
A quick look at the English and European back pages as the tributes continue to pour in.
Trending hashtags from social media
Related searches to the trending topics today
- #LFC
- #England
- “Premier League”
- “Football”
How social media is reacting
Heartbreak and thanks are felt across social media as the football world comes together to pay tribute to one of Europe’s best-known managers.
Sven-Göran Eriksson, who has died aged 76, managed a host of football teams, from IFK Göteborg to Benfica, from England to Mexico. But he was a lifelong Liverpool fan. As a tribute to a great manager I play Liverpool FC’s anthem You’ll Never Walk Alone. #SvenGoranEriksson pic.twitter.com/wcr9M6wKMx
— Steve Rosenberg (@BBCSteveR) August 26, 2024
"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."
— Jake Humphrey (@mrjakehumphrey) August 26, 2024
Sven Goran-Eriksson.
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Bit of a cheeky grin from former Sweden international @pkaamark about the tabloid attention around #SvenGoranEriksson: “He needed to be that cool. You know, he was a ladies’ man as well obviously as we all know”
— Azadeh Moshiri (@Azadeh_Moshiri) August 27, 2024
Our own Billy Hill found exactly who could do Sven’s legacy justice pic.twitter.com/SdeKXaAskv
Love this. Rest in peace.#SvenGoranEriksson pic.twitter.com/pK0ANeZ2VT
— Brendan May (@bmay) August 26, 2024
Rest well, Sir Sven Goran Eriksen 💔. The world of football will miss you for your sacrifices in improving the beautiful game of football#svengoraneriksson
— FL (@AFCfuty) August 26, 2024
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