Sven-Göran Eriksson: tributes pour in after former England manager dies – latest updates
Reaction from the world of football and beyondEmail will.magee@theguardian.com with any thoughtsNews piece: Sven-Göran Eriksson dies aged 76
A statement has been issued by Eriksson’s children, which reads: “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-Göran’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.
