Sven-Goran Eriksson, Former England Manager, Dies at 76 After Cancer Diagnosis
Sven-Goran Eriksson, the former England football manager, has passed away at the age of 76, his family has confirmed. Eriksson had been battling pancreatic cancer and earlier this year revealed that he was given a prognosis of just one year to live “at best.”
In a statement, his family shared, “Sven-Goran Eriksson has passed away. After a long illness, he died peacefully at home this morning, surrounded by his loved ones.”
Eriksson, who made history as the first foreign manager of the England men’s football team in 2001, coached the renowned “golden generation” of players, including David Beckham, Steven Gerrard, Wayne Rooney, and Frank Lampard. Throughout his illustrious career, he also managed several high-profile European clubs, such as Benfica, Roma, Fiorentina, Sampdoria, and Lazio.
After leading England to the 2006 World Cup, Eriksson moved on to manage teams like Mexico, the Ivory Coast, and English clubs Manchester City and Leicester City. Due to his declining health, he stepped down from his role as sporting director at the Swedish club Karlstad in February 2023.
Following his cancer diagnosis, Eriksson fulfilled a lifelong dream in March 2024 by leading the Liverpool Legends in a charity match against Ajax at Anfield. He described this moment as “absolutely beautiful” and a “huge memory,” with Liverpool winning the match 4-2.
Eriksson’s passing marks the end of a remarkable career in football, where he left an indelible mark on the sport. As the world mourns his loss, more details will be shared as they become available.
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