Sven-Goran Eriksson, former England manager, dies at age 76 following battle with pancreatic cancer

Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has died at the age of 76, his family announced on Monday. The iconic coach, who became the first non-British manager of the Three Lions, managed England from 2001 to 2006 and won a total of 18 trophies during his career between 12 clubs including Manchester City, Leicester, AS Roma and Lazio. 

On January 2024, Eriksson announced he had "about a year" to live having been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. His family said on Monday: "Sven-Goran Eriksson has passed away. After a long illness, SGE died during the morning at home surrounded by family."

Eriksson began his coaching career at Degerfors in 1977 before joining Gothenburg, where he won the title, two Swedish cups and the 1981 UEFA Cup. He also had some spells in the Italian Serie A, where he managed AS Roma, Fiorentina, Sampdoria and Lazio, winning seven trophies including the Serie A title in 2000, two Italian Cups and the European Cup Winners' Cup, becoming one of the most important iconic managers of the Biancolesti's history. 

Over the last months, Eriksson was able to Travel around Europe where he visited his former clubs and also managed to achieve his dream of coaching Liverpool. The Swedish manager received an emotional standing ovation at Anfield as he walked on pitch before kick-off of the Liverpool Legends vs. Ajax Legends match. A memory that will last forever. 

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