Eriksson managed a string of high-profile European clubs such as Man City, Benfica, Roma, Fiorentina, Sampdoria and Lazio during his lifetime
By Kehinde Okeowo
Former Three Lions of England manager, Sven-Goran Eriksson has passed on at the age of 76.
The Swedish tactician had earlier disclosed he was battling pancreatic cancer at the beginning of the year, saying he had a year to live “at best”.
Confirming his demise his family in statement said, “Sven-Goran Eriksson has passed away.
“After a long illness, SGE died during the morning at home surrounded by family.”
The statement added: “The closest mourners are daughter Lina; son Johan with wife Amana and granddaughter Sky; father Sven; girlfriend Yanisette with son Alcides; brother Lars-Erik with wife Jumnong.
“The family asks for respect for their wish to mourn in private and not be contacted.”
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Eriksson became the first foreign manager of the England men’s football team in 2001, coaching the so-called “golden generation” of players including David Beckham, Steven Gerrard, Wayne Rooney and Frank Lampard.
He left the England role after the 2006 World Cup and would later manage Mexico and the Ivory Coast, as well as English clubs Manchester City and Leicester City.
Apart from the Premier League outfits, he also managed a string of high-profile European clubs such as Benfica, Roma, Fiorentina, Sampdoria and Lazio during his career.
However, due to his health issues, he stepped down as sporting director at Swedish club Karlstad in February 2023.