Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson passed away this morning at the age of 76. Eriksson, known for being England’s first foreign manager when he took the job in 2001, died after battling pancreatic cancer.
Eriksson had been ill for some time and announced in January 2023 that he had roughly a year to live. Recently, he stepped down from his role as sporting director of Karlstad in Sweden after collapsing during a 5km run, which also revealed he had suffered a stroke.
His agent released a statement on Monday, August 26, confirming Eriksson’s passing. He died at home, surrounded by his family. Eriksson is survived by his daughter Lina; his son Johan, along with Johan’s wife Amana and their daughter Sky; his father Sven; his girlfriend Yanisette and her son Alcides; and his brother Lars-Erik and his wife Jumnong.
The statement also mentioned the impact Sven-Goran Eriksson had on England fans, highlighting the unforgettable 5-1 victory against Germany under his leadership. His contributions to the England team and football, in general, will always be remembered. The Football Association expressed their condolences and announced plans to honor him during an upcoming match against Finland at Wembley.
Born on February 5, 1948, in Sweden, Eriksson began his career as a professional footballer before moving into management. He first made a name for himself with Degerfors IF and later with Goteborg, where he won the UEFA Cup in the 1971/72 season.
In 1982, Eriksson joined Benfica, where he won three Primeira Divisao titles and a Portuguese Cup. He also reached the finals of both the European Cup and the UEFA Cup during his tenure. In January 2001, he took over as England’s national team manager, leading them to two World Cups and one European Championship, and coaching stars like David Beckham, John Terry, Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard, and Wayne Rooney.
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