1948: Born Torsby, Sweden, February 5th.

1975: Finishes playing career in Sweden with his only club, Degerfors.

1976: Takes over as coach at Degerfors.

1979: Takes over as coach of IFK Gothenburg.

1979: Wins Swedish Cup.

1981: Wins Swedish title.

1982: Wins Swedish Cup.

1982: Quits Gothenburg to join Benfica.

1983: Wins Portuguese championship and domestic cup, but loses in final of the UEFA Cup to Anderlecht.

1984: Wins Portuguese championship again, before taking over at Roma.

1986: Wins Coppa Italia (the Italian Cup) in his second season in charge at Roma.

1987: Leaves Roma to join Italian rivals Fiorentina.

1989: Rejoins Benfica.

1990: Takes Benfica to European Cup final, but his side lose 1-0 to AC Milan.

1991: Wins Portuguese championship for the third time.

1992: Leaves Benfica to join Sampdoria.

1994: Wins Coppa Italia.

1996: Announced as new Blackburn manager, then changes his mind.

1997: Joins Lazio.

1998: Wins Coppa Italia and Italian Super Cup.

1999: Wins European Cup Winners Cup and UEFA Super Cup.

2000: Wins Italian title and Coppa Italia.