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Sven-Göran “Svennis” Eriksson is honored with a bronze statue in Torsby, NWT reports.
The former coach is supposed to sit on a bench in Björntorget in the Värmland community, and the cost of just over SEK 550,000 is covered by local companies.
Sven-Göran Eriksson was born in Sunne, but grew up in Torsby. Torsby announced earlier in May that Björntorget will get a new name – and become “Svennis torg”.
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Eriksson, who is seriously ill with incurable cancer, has been on a farewell tour around the world and has been celebrated at, among others, Gamla Ullevi in Gothenburg and the Olympic Stadium in Rome. He also got to lead his favorite team Liverpool in March.
On Saturday, he will also be celebrated at Stora Valla when Degerfors host Utsikten in the superettan.
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