29.03.2025 16:20
The legendary coach Sven-Goran Eriksson, who passed away due to pancreatic cancer, left behind a tax debt of 8 million pounds, exceeding his inheritance. Eriksson's family has put hundreds of memorabilia up for sale to cover this debt.
The family of Sven-Goran Eriksson, the first foreign manager of the England national team, reportedly had to sell memorabilia at auction after falling into £8 million of debt following his death.
The Swedish football figure passed away at the age of 76 last August due to pancreatic cancer, leaving behind assets worth £4.8 million. However, Eriksson, who reportedly owed £7.25 million to institutions such as HMRC (Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs), left a larger bill for his family than his inheritance. Eriksson, who managed the England national team from 2001 to 2006, had previously stated that he had used his money 'foolishly.'
MEMORABILIA AT AUCTION
The Sun newspaper reported that as a result of this situation, Sven-Goran Eriksson's relatives sold hundreds of memorabilia items, including a lunch invitation from Queen Elizabeth II. Additionally, the Swedish manager's Armani suit worn during the 2006 World Cup match and handwritten team notes from his pocket were also put up for auction.
Among the 349 items sold for a total of £140,000 are the BBC Coach of the Year award he won in 2001 and the Premier League Manager of the Month award he received during his time as manager of Manchester City. However, as the collected money was still insufficient, Sven's family is also selling his seven-bedroom lakeside mansion in his hometown for £1.8 million.