Ex-England boss Sven-Göran Eriksson died millions of pounds in debt, it has been revealed today.
Eriksson was close to personal bankruptcy after being scammed out of 100 million, despite earning big money managing teams including England during his career. Today, the legendary football coach’s estate was published – which shows that he died with 118 million kronor(£8.6m) in debt, the Mirror reports.
The document shows at the time of his death shows there were 66 million kronor of assets, but the estate inventory also shows that he had debts totaled 118 million kronor, according to respected Swedish newspaper Gotesborg-Posten. This means that the estate has a deficit of just over 51 million kronor (£3.7m).
Sven-Goran Eriksson and David Beckham with England in 2006.
(Image: Martin Rickett/PA Wire.)
It has recently been reported that his Björkefors manor has been put up for sale.The publication has tried to contact Eriksson family’s lawyer, Anders Runebjer, but there has so far been no comment from his family on the debts.
Sven’s close pal and author Bengt Berg said: “I have seen the news but I cannot say if it’s a shock or not. I never had any insight into his finances.”
Sven died on August 26 last year after suffering from pancreatic cancer. During a five-year spell in charge, Sven led England to quarter-final appearances at the World Cup in 2002 and 2006 as well as Euro 2004.
He also won a first Serie A title in 26 years with Lazio, and after stepping down with England, he went on to manage Manchester City and the Mexico national team.
Sven himself delivered his own poignant goodbye message in his Prime Video film. Sven said: “I had a good life. I think we are all scared of the day 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’s been fantastic. Take care of yourself and take care of your life. And live it. Bye.”
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