David Beckham, Roy Hodgson, and Nancy Dell'Olio were among the mourners at the funeral of former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson, held in Torsby, Sweden, where he was laid to rest following his death at age 76 from pancreatic cancer. The ceremony took place at Fryksande church, attended by 600 guests, including Eriksson's family and members of the Swedish royal family, with public access to the service facilitated by a live broadcast. Beckham, who captained England under Eriksson, expressed heartfelt tributes emphasizing their deep friendship and shared memories, recalling a recent visit where they reminisced over significant moments in Eriksson's life. The funeral featured poignant music and floral tributes, including one from FIFA, while the priest reflected on the day's mix of grief and thankfulness. Eriksson was known for leading England to the quarter-finals of the World Cup and Euro, and was the first foreign-born coach of the national team, marking a significant chapter in English football history.