Former England captain David Beckham and top scorer Wayne Rooney are featured in a touching new documentary about the life of their late former manager, Sven-Goran Eriksson.
Eriksson revealed his pancreatic cancer diagnosis in January, with fans and players rallying around the 76-year-old Swede. His passing on August 26 prompted an outpouring of tributes from the football world.
The documentary explores Eriksson’s illustrious career with insights from Roberto Mancini, Kasper Schmeichel, Nancy Dell’Olio, and Faria Alam. It is described as a captivating story about one of football’s most intriguing figures.
“It’s cancer I have, but don’t be sorry… smile and remember the good times”
The official trailer of 𝐒𝐯𝐞𝐧, a new documentary on the extraordinary life of Sven-Goran Eriksson, coming soon to Prime Video. pic.twitter.com/qbU9lyLzoQ
— Amazon Prime Video Sport (@primevideosport) March 14, 2024
How to watch Sven-Goran Eriksson documentary: streaming, TV
The documentary ‘Sven’ will be available on Prime Video starting August 23, accessible on any web browser.
Mobile viewers can download the Prime Video app for iOS or Android to watch exclusive sports documentaries. Prime Video also offers apps for most smart TV platforms.
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Prime Video is included with a Prime Membership costing £8.99 per month or £95 per year in the UK. It provides access to ‘Sven’ and a vast library of films and shows. A 30-day free trial is available, and standalone Prime Video subscription costs £5.99 per month.
David Beckham went to visit Sven-Goran Eriksson at his home in Sweden ❤️ #BBCFootball pic.twitter.com/lBOPis4qYc
— Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) June 24, 2024
Sven-Goran Eriksson record
During Eriksson’s tenure, England reached the quarter-finals of three major tournaments. He managed Manchester City, Mexico, Leicester City, and various Chinese clubs, as well as national teams like Ivory Coast and the Philippines.
Beginning his career in Sweden, Eriksson won the Uefa Cup with Goteborg and achieved success with Benfica, Roma, Sampdoria, and Lazio before taking on the England job.
Off the field, Eriksson was known for his charisma and calm demeanor. His positive outlook is captured in the documentary, urging viewers to remember the good times.