The family of former England football manager Sven-Goran Eriksson made £140,000 by selling his memorabilia to help settle debts.
Upon his death, he owed over £8 million, including £7 million in UK taxes.
The Swede`s loved ones were forced to sell hundreds of memorabilia items, such as his Armani suit from a 2006 World Cup match with his hand-written team notes still in the pocket.
The 349 items auctioned off were also his 2001 BBC Coach of the Year trophy and the Premier League Manager of the Month award from his time at Manchester City.
A lunch invitation from the late Queen and an Ivory Coast jersey signed by his former forward Didier Drogba were also sold.
Sven passed away from pancreatic cancer last year at the age of 76, leaving his partner Yaniseth Alcides and two adult children to deal with his debts.
He incurred this huge debt despite earning tens of millions throughout his 42-year managerial career at 12 clubs and four national teams, including England from 2001 to 2006.
The Swedish auction house stated: “There was huge interest, mainly from England, Italy, and Portugal.”
“It reflected the love and affection people had for Sven in countries around the world.”
“We are very pleased with how both auctions went, and there may be a third one for the sale of his furniture.”
However, the money raised is still a drop in the ocean, and Sven`s family is also selling his seven-bedroom lakeside mansion in his homeland for £1.8 million.
