Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has passed away at the age of 76 following a battle with pancreatic cancer. Earlier this year, Eriksson disclosed that doctors had given him a prognosis of just one year to live, "at best."
Eriksson made history in 2001 by becoming the first foreign manager of the England men's football team. He coached the so-called "golden generation," which included stars like David Beckham, Steven Gerrard, Wayne Rooney, and Frank Lampard.
Throughout his illustrious career, Eriksson managed several prestigious European clubs, including Benfica, Roma, Fiorentina, Sampdoria, and Lazio.
He stepped down from the England role after the 2006 World Cup and went on to manage Mexico, the Ivory Coast, as well as English clubs Manchester City and Leicester City.
In February 2023, Eriksson resigned as sporting director of Swedish club Karlstad due to his declining health.
After revealing his cancer diagnosis, Eriksson fulfilled a lifelong dream by leading Liverpool Legends in a charity match against Ajax at Anfield in March. Reflecting on that day, he described it as "absolutely beautiful" and one of the most cherished memories of his life. Liverpool won the match 4-2.
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