Swedish soccer participant Bo Larsson appears to be like on throughout a gathering of the Swedish nationwide soccer staff, in February 1970.| Photo Credit: AP

Bo Larsson, the Swedish soccer nice who performed 70 occasions for his nation and at three World Cups, has died. He was 79.

The Swedish soccer federation introduced the loss of life of Larsson on Tuesday. No extra particulars have been disclosed.

Larsson, who may play in midfield or as a striker, featured on the World Cups in 1970, 1974 and 1978 and is considered one in all Malmo's best ever gamers.

“Bosse” — as he was fondly identified — scored 289 objectives in 546 video games for the southern membership, the place he gained the league six occasions from 1965-77 and was the competitors's high scorer thrice. He additionally had a stint taking part in for Stuttgart in Germany between 1966-69 earlier than returning to Malmo.

“For many, Bosse Larsson was the greatest MFF player of all time,” Malmo wrote.