September 10th 2024.
On Tuesday night, Wembley Stadium was filled with emotion as the football community came together to remember four departed individuals - Sven-Goran Eriksson, Kevin Campbell, Craig Shakespeare, and Tommy Banks. These four men had made significant contributions to the sport and were deeply missed by players, staff, and fans alike.
The tribute to Eriksson, who passed away last month after a battle with cancer, was especially poignant. A video honoring his life and achievements played on the big screen, while the entire stadium joined in a minute of applause. The England players also wore black armbands to show their respect during the Nations League game against Finland.
In an interview for the Amazon documentary "Sven," Eriksson spoke about his outlook on life and death, saying, "I had a good life. I think we are all scared of the day when it is finished - 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 has been fantastic. Take care of yourself and your life and live it. Bye."
The passing of Kevin Campbell, an accomplished striker who represented England at the Under-21 and B level, was also mourned. He had been battling an illness for some time before his death on 15 June. Craig Shakespeare, who was a coach for the England team under Sam Allardyce, passed away on 1 August after being diagnosed with cancer in 2023. And Tommy Banks, a legend for Bolton and an England international six times over, lived to the age of 94 before his passing this year in June.
Wembley Stadium united to honor these four men, who had all made their mark on the football world in different ways. The funeral for Eriksson will be held at his church in Sweden on Friday 13 September, and his legacy will continue to be remembered by those who loved and respected him.
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