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Swedish football player Bo Larsson looks on during a meeting of the Swedish national soccer team, in February 1970.
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Bo Larsson, the Swedish soccer great who played 70 times for his country and at three World Cups, has died. He was 79.
The Swedish soccer federation announced the death of Larsson on Tuesday. No more details were disclosed.
Larsson, who could play in midfield or as a striker, featured at the World Cups in 1970, 1974 and 1978 and is regarded as one of Malmo’s greatest ever players.
“Bosse” — as he was fondly known — scored 289 goals in 546 games for the southern club, where he won the league six times from 1965-77 and was the competition’s top scorer three times. He also had a stint playing for Stuttgart in Germany between 1966-69 before returning to Malmo.
“For many, Bosse Larsson was the greatest MFF player of all time,” Malmo wrote.
Bo Larsson, the Swedish soccer legend who represented his country 70 times and participated in three World Cups, has passed away at the age of 79. The Swedish soccer federation announced Larsson’s death without providing further details. Larsson, who excelled as both a midfielder and a striker, is considered one of the greatest players in the history of Malmo, a southern Swedish club. He scored an impressive 289 goals in 546 games for Malmo, winning six league titles and being the league’s top scorer three times. Larsson also had a successful stint with Stuttgart in Germany before returning to Malmo. His contributions to Malmo and Swedish soccer have made him a revered figure, with many considering him the greatest player in Malmo’s history. The news of Larsson’s passing comes as a loss to the soccer community in Sweden and beyond.
