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Sven-Goran Eriksson dies: Football world mourns legendary coach

Sven-Goran Eriksson, the former coach of the English national team and several top football clubs in Europe, has passed away. He had been suffering from pancreatic cancer and had been preparing for his death for a long time. A few days ago, he bid farewell to people with a touching speech.

Sven-Goran Eriksson has died
Sven-Goran Eriksson has died
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Karol Osiński

The news of the legendary football coach's death was conveyed by British "Sky Sports". The coach's family confirmed this unfortunate news. On 23 August 2024, a documentary about the Swede's life and career appeared on Amazon Prime. In the end, he said goodbye to the people in a very moving speech.

I hope you will remember me as a positive guy trying to do everything he could do. Don’t be sorry, smile. Thank you for everything, coaches, players, the crowds, it’s been fantastic. Take care of yourself and take care of your life. And live it - said Sven-Goran Eriksson in his final message.

During his career, the Swede managed clubs such as Manchester City, SL Benfica, AS Roma, and SS Lazio. From 2001 to 2006, he sat on the bench of the English national team.

Sven-Goran Eriksson has passed away

During his coaching career, Sven-Goran Eriksson won the UEFA Cup as coach of IFK Göteborg and repeatedly won championships in Italy, Portugal, and Sweden. He could boast of advancing to the final of the European Cup (today's Champions League), the World Cup quarterfinals and the European Championship. He retired in 2023 due to health reasons.

He played right back but did not have a spectacular career. He played only in Swedish leagues, mainly at the second and third levels. His last club was Västra Frölunda IF, which he left in 1975.

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