A beloved figure – tributes pour in for Sven-Goran Eriksson

Sven-Goran Eriksson’s former clubs Manchester City and Leicester were among several from across Europe to pay tribute to the Swedish manager after his death was announced on Monday.

Eriksson, who had been battling cancer, was the first foreign manager of the England national side, taking charge of 67 matches from 2001 to 2006.

He spent one season at the helm of Manchester City in 2007-08 and then had a short spell as Notts County’s director of football before taking charge of Leicester in 2010 – with stints as Mexico and Ivory Coast boss in between.

We would like to express our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sven-Goran Eriksson, who has passed away at the age of 76.

Rest in peace, Sven.