Sven-Goran Eriksson: Death after long illness, difficult final days

Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson died on Monday 26 August after an illness.

The legendary Swedish coach Sven-Goran Eriksson died on Monday 26 August at the age of 76. First foreign coach of the England national team, between 2001 and 2006. He notably coached Manchester City, Benfica Lisbon and Lazio. Last January, Sven-Gouml;ran Eriksson revealed that he had terminal, incurable pancreatic cancer. This announcement then caused emotion in the world of football. The Liverpool club notably realized “their dream” by allowing him to coach the Reds in a charity match in March 2024.

A few days ago, the Swedish coach delivered a farewell message in the documentary dedicated to him by the platform Prime Video. “I think we are all afraid of the day we die, but life is also death,” he confided. I hope that at the end people will say, yes, he was a good man, but not everyone will say that. I hope you will remember me as a positive man who tried to do everything he could do. Don't be sorry, smile. Thank you for everything, the coaches, the players, the crowd, it was fantastic. Take care of yourself and your life. And live it.”