David Beckham Sends Emotional Tribute to Former Coach Sven-Goran Eriksson
The football world is in mourning over the passing of coach Sven-Goran Eriksson on August 26, when he passed away at the age of 76. In this moment, former player David Beckham, who had the honor of being coached by Eriksson, shared emotional words of gratitude on social media, expressing deep gratitude to his former teacher.
David Beckham wrote on Instagram: “We have been through good times and bad times together, and today, we say goodbye. Sven, thank you for always being a warm, thoughtful, calm person and a true gentleman. I will always be grateful that you trusted me to captain the England team. Our last memories will always live in my heart.” Beckham also shared a touching video, recording his last moments with coach Eriksson, from a recent secret visit to Sweden.
According to Marca, in an interview in June, coach Eriksson revealed that Beckham had secretly visited his farm in Sunne, Sweden, bringing a chef and special bottles of wine. These were precious moments and the last meeting between the two. Eriksson shared: “Beckham gave me jars of honey from his garden. He was always sincere, even though he has become a big name now.”
Sven-Goran Eriksson, the first foreign coach to lead the England team since 2001, has made great contributions to English football. Under his guidance, England achieved memorable results including a 5-1 win over Germany in 2001 and a dramatic draw with Greece to qualify for the 2002 World Cup, with Beckham scoring the winning goal.
Although Eriksson did not win a major trophy during his time in charge of England, he was admired for his calm demeanour and strategic approach. Despite his illness, he remained optimistic and continued to pursue his passions, including recently realising his dream of managing at Anfield.
David Beckham and his coach’s memorable moments on the pitch.
Eriksson’s children, Lina and Johan, have expressed their gratitude for the support from friends and fans. They said: “Our father was overwhelmed by the love and admiration he received.” Eriksson lived a life full of passion and happiness, and his passing leaves a huge void in the hearts of football fans around the world.
