September 18th 2024.
Sven-Goran Eriksson, the former England manager who sadly passed away at the age of 76 in August, had a final wish to have his ashes scattered at a lake in his home country of Sweden. However, it seems that his wish will not be fulfilled as officials have blocked the move.
Eriksson, who had been battling pancreatic cancer since 2023, had expressed his desire to have his ashes released into the tranquil waters of Lake Fryken, located in the southern part of Sweden. In a recent Amazon documentary, he spoke fondly of the lake, saying that it brought a sense of calmness to him. He also shared that his father grew up in the nearby mountains and that the lake felt like home to him.
Unfortunately, Eriksson's wish will not be granted as the local council officials have declared that his family is not allowed to scatter his ashes in the lake. His agent, Bo Gustavsson, confirmed this news, stating that the family has not been given permission to carry out their plans. As a result, Eriksson's close friend, Anders Runebjer, shared that they have decided to bury his ashes in an urn instead.
Last week, Eriksson's funeral was held in Torsby and was attended by many famous faces, including David Beckham, Roy Hodgson, and Nancy Dell'Olio. It was a beautiful service where his loved ones came together to celebrate his life and legacy. In his final message to the public, Eriksson wrote for The Telegraph, urging everyone to celebrate life and never give up.
Despite the difficult journey he faced after receiving his terminal cancer diagnosis, Eriksson remained positive and tried to live each day with a smile on his face. He was overwhelmed by the support and love from the public, which gave him strength and hope during his toughest moments. He hoped to be remembered as a decent coach who always did his best and hoped that people enjoyed having him as their manager.
In his final words, Eriksson's message to everyone was to never give up and to always celebrate life. He reminded us that life is precious and should be cherished every day. And although his final wish may not be fulfilled, his memory will live on through the love and admiration of those who knew and respected him.
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