Sven-Goran Eriksson gives goodbye message in poignant documentary
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Sven-Goran Eriksson gives goodbye message in poignant documentary

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Sven-Goran Eriksson has said that he hopes to be remembered as a “positive guy” as the former England manager provided a farewell message. Sven-Goran Eriksson managed England from 2001 to 2006 “I hope you will remember me as a positive guy trying to do everything he could do. And live it.” Eriksson was the first foreign manager to take charge of England’s men, leading them to the quarter-finals of the 2002 and 2006 World Cups.

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Sven-Goran Eriksson's mansion 'to be put up for sale for £4.8m' following the former England manager's death - and 'has an outhouse, a tennis court and a large saltwater pool'
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Sven-Goran Eriksson's mansion 'to be put up for sale for £4.8m' following the former England manager's death - and 'has an outhouse, a tennis court and a large saltwater pool'

Daily Mail  

LISTEN NOW: It's All Kicking Off!, available wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes every Monday and Thursday Sven-Goran Eriksson's mansion in Varmland, Sweden, is up for sale following his death aged 76 last month. His funeral took place earlier this month in his hometown of Torsby in Sweden, with the likes of David Beckham and fellow former England manager …

Sven-Goran Eriksson sends final message in newspaper column published on day of funeral
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Sven-Goran Eriksson sends final message in newspaper column published on day of funeral

The Independent  

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Sven-Goran Eriksson, Swedish coach who was first foreigner to lead England team, dies at 76
4 months, 1 week ago

Sven-Goran Eriksson, Swedish coach who was first foreigner to lead England team, dies at 76

The Hindu  

Sven-Goran Eriksson, the Swedish football manager who spent five years as England’s first ever foreign-born coach after making his name winning trophies at club level in Italy, Portugal and Sweden, died Monday. England’s golden generation Eriksson led what was regarded as a “golden generation” of players, including David Beckham, Steven Gerrard and Wayne Rooney, at the World Cups in 2002 …

Reaction to the death of former England soccer manager Sven-Göran Eriksson
4 months, 1 week ago

Reaction to the death of former England soccer manager Sven-Göran Eriksson

Associated Press  

Reaction to the death of former England manager Sven-Göran Eriksson: ___ “Sad to hear about the passing of Sven-Göran Eriksson. ___ “As a coach, Sven-Göran was both a great innovator and a true ambassador of our beautiful game” — FIFA President Gianni Infantino. ___ “He will be remembered for his tremendous contribution to English football which brought joy to so …

Sven-Goran Eriksson, Swedish soccer coach who was first foreigner to lead England team, dies at 76
4 months, 1 week ago

Sven-Goran Eriksson, Swedish soccer coach who was first foreigner to lead England team, dies at 76

The Independent  

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Sven-Goran Eriksson, ex-England manager, passes away at 76
4 months, 1 week ago

Sven-Goran Eriksson, ex-England manager, passes away at 76

Hindustan Times  

Swedish football manager Sven-Goran Eriksson, who coached England from 2001 to 2006, died Monday at the age of 76 after a battle with pancreatic cancer, his agent said. Sven-Goran Eriksson, Swedish soccer coach who was first foreigner to lead England team, dies at 76 "He passed away peacefully this morning with his family around him at his home," Eriksson's agent …

Former England football manager Sven-Goran Eriksson dies aged 76
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Former England football manager Sven-Goran Eriksson dies aged 76

Al Jazeera  

The Swede, who also led several European clubs to major trophies before taking on the England job, lost his battle with pancreatic cancer. Swedish football manager Sven-Goran Eriksson, who coached England’s team from 2001 to 2006, has died at the age of 76 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. W — The Prince and Princess of Wales August 26, 2024 …

‘Thank you, England’: Gareth Southgate’s statement in full as he explains resignation
5 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Thank you, England’: Gareth Southgate’s statement in full as he explains resignation

The Independent  

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Sven-Goran Eriksson tells Jurgen Klopp 'you're doing great', as pair share an emotional meeting ahead of Liverpool Legends charity match where ex-England boss will achieve his ambition to manage at An
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Sven-Goran Eriksson tells Jurgen Klopp 'you're doing great', as pair share an emotional meeting ahead of Liverpool Legends charity match where ex-England boss will achieve his ambition to manage at An

Daily Mail  

Sven-Goran Eriksson and Jurgen Klopp have shared an emotional meeting ahead of the Liverpool Legends game which sees the former England manager live out a lifelong ambition. Eriksson, who was diagnosed with terminal cancer a few months ago, wanted to manage Liverpool, and the club made the wish happen, by putting him on the touchline for the Legends game against …

England legends pay emotional tribute to old boss Sven-Goran Eriksson as he battles terminal cancer - with Joe Cole saying he 'made his dream come true' and Owen Hargreaves praising his 'life-changing
9 months, 2 weeks ago

England legends pay emotional tribute to old boss Sven-Goran Eriksson as he battles terminal cancer - with Joe Cole saying he 'made his dream come true' and Owen Hargreaves praising his 'life-changing

Daily Mail  

England's 'Golden Generation' have paid tribute to Sven-Goran Eriksson as their former manager battles terminal cancer. Former England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson has listened to emotional messages of goodwill from players he coached for the Three Lions as part of a Channel 4 interview Steven Gerrard was one of the former England players who wished Eriksson all the best as he …

Retired Swedish coach Sven-Goran Eriksson to manage Liverpool Legends charity match against Ajax
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Retired Swedish coach Sven-Goran Eriksson to manage Liverpool Legends charity match against Ajax

The Hindu  

Sven-Goran Eriksson will be part of the Liverpool Legends management team when it hosts a charity match against Ajax Legends at Anfield on March 23, the Merseyside outfit said after the terminally-ill Swede revealed his wish to manage the club. “ will join a dugout of Reds greats, including Ian Rush, John Barnes and John Aldridge, for the annual LFC …

Sven-Goran Eriksson is granted his dying wish to manage Liverpool, as former England boss leads their Legends team for a friendly after revealing he only has a year to live
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Sven-Goran Eriksson is granted his dying wish to manage Liverpool, as former England boss leads their Legends team for a friendly after revealing he only has a year to live

Daily Mail  

Cancer-stricken Sven-Goran Eriksson has been granted his lifelong wish of managing Liverpool, with the former England boss leading a 'Legends' team alongside John Barnes, Ian Rush and Robbie Fowler. Liverpool have confirmed that Sven-Goran Eriksson will lead their legends team in a charity game - fulfilling a dying wish of the former England manager Sven revealed last month that he …

Sven-Goran Eriksson is hailed as 'a great source of inspiration' as terminally-ill former England boss attends major Swedish sports event weeks after revealing his cancer diagnosis
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Sven-Goran Eriksson is hailed as 'a great source of inspiration' as terminally-ill former England boss attends major Swedish sports event weeks after revealing his cancer diagnosis

Daily Mail  

Sven-Goran Eriksson was given a hero's welcome as he attended a major gala event in Sweden, just weeks after revealing his cancer diagnosis. The terminally-ill former England football team manager dropped a bombshell on January 11 when he detailed that he may only have months left, declaring: 'I have to fight as long as possible'. Sven-Goran Eriksson was all smiles …

Sven-Goran Eriksson's phone 'hasn't stopped ringing' since former England manager revealed his 'devastating' cancer diagnosis - with David Beckham, Wayne Rooney and Roberto Mancini among well-wishers
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Sven-Goran Eriksson's phone 'hasn't stopped ringing' since former England manager revealed his 'devastating' cancer diagnosis - with David Beckham, Wayne Rooney and Roberto Mancini among well-wishers

Daily Mail  

David Beckham and Roberto Mancini are among well-wishers who have called former England boss Sven Goran Eriksson after he revealed he was suffering from terminal pancreatic cancer. Sven has been battling the illness secretly for a year having only told close family and friends, but he made the shock announcement in a Swedish radio station interview last week Sven consoles …

Sven-Goran Eriksson reveals his final dream is to watch England play Brazil at Wembley in March - as terminally-ill former manager, 75, reveals the one team he regrets never coaching
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Sven-Goran Eriksson reveals his final dream is to watch England play Brazil at Wembley in March - as terminally-ill former manager, 75, reveals the one team he regrets never coaching

Daily Mail  

Ex-England manager Sven-Göran Eriksson says his final dream is to watch England play against Brazil at Wembley in two months' time. Speaking to Sky News, a smiling Eriksson warmly said that the days where he is without pain are a 'great gift in life' – as he revealed plans to travel to Wembley in two months' time to watch England …

Former England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson, 75, admits terminal cancer diagnosis was 'very difficult to accept' but insists he 'will not give up and just sit alone at home' after he revealed he has at be
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Former England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson, 75, admits terminal cancer diagnosis was 'very difficult to accept' but insists he 'will not give up and just sit alone at home' after he revealed he has at be

Daily Mail  

Former England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson has admitted his terminal cancer diagnosis was very difficult to accept for him and his family. Between 2001 and 2006 he guided the so-called 'golden generation' of stars including David Beckham, Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard but never won the major trophy that was expected Wayne Rooney described Eriksson as a 'brilliant coach and a …

Eriksson, ex-England football manager, has cancer, says 'at best a year' to live
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Eriksson, ex-England football manager, has cancer, says 'at best a year' to live

Hindustan Times  

Ex-England football manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and has at best "maybe a year" to live, he said Thursday. FILE PHOTO: Former England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson The 75-year-old Swede, who has managed a slew of high-profile teams and took England to World Cup quarter-finals in 2002 and 2006, announced in February last year that he was …

Sven-Goran Eriksson has ‘at best a year left to live’ after terminal cancer diagnosis
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Sven-Goran Eriksson has ‘at best a year left to live’ after terminal cancer diagnosis

The Independent  

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Sven Goran Eriksson reveals cancer diagnosis, has ‘at best maybe a year’ to live
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Sven Goran Eriksson reveals cancer diagnosis, has ‘at best maybe a year’ to live

Firstpost  

Stockholm: Ex-England football manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and has at best “maybe a year” to live, he said Thursday. The 75-year-old Swede, who has managed a slew of high-profile teams and took England to World Cup quarter-finals in 2002 and 2006, announced in February last year that he was stepping back from public appearances “due …

Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson, 75, reveals he was told he was dying from pancreatic cancer after suffering 'five small strokes' - but vows to 'appreciate every day'
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson, 75, reveals he was told he was dying from pancreatic cancer after suffering 'five small strokes' - but vows to 'appreciate every day'

Daily Mail  

Former England footballer manager Sven-Göran Eriksson today revealed how he is trying to 'appreciate every day' after being diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer following five 'small strokes'. Sven Goran Eriksson while manager of Lazio in Rome England's unforgettable 5-1 win in Munich offered hope Eriksson could deliver success David Beckham's last-gasp free-kick against Greece sent England to the 2002 World …

Sven-Goran Eriksson has ‘best case’ around a year to live due to terminal cancer
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Sven-Goran Eriksson has ‘best case’ around a year to live due to terminal cancer

The Independent  

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Wayne Rooney tells his former England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson, 75, to 'keep fighting' terminal cancer - and pays tribute to 'brilliant coach and special person' - as John Terry and Steven Gerrard urg
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Wayne Rooney tells his former England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson, 75, to 'keep fighting' terminal cancer - and pays tribute to 'brilliant coach and special person' - as John Terry and Steven Gerrard urg

Daily Mail  

Wayne Rooney led the tributes and support for former England manager Sven Goran Eriksson after he revealed he has terminal pancreatic cancer. ‘But worse is they said you have cancer which we can’t operate on and we will give you treatment, medicine and you’ll live as long as possible.’ Wayne Rooney has urged Sven Goran Eriksson to keep fighting after …

A-League: Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson linked with Newcastle Jets managerial vacancy
5 years ago

A-League: Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson linked with Newcastle Jets managerial vacancy

Firstpost  

Eriksson has coached several high-profile European club sides including AS Roma, Lazio, Benfica and Manchester City and was England’s first foreign manager between 2001-2006 Sven-Goran Eriksson has been linked with a move to take over as head coach of the Newcastle Jets after the A-League club’s chief executive said he had received the former England manager’s CV among the numerous …

Sven-Goran Eriksson responds to Scotland rumours
5 years, 8 months ago

Sven-Goran Eriksson responds to Scotland rumours

The Hindu  

Former England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson says he is "honoured" to have been linked with the Scotland job, although no talks over the role have taken place. Eriksson is claimed to be one of the leading candidates to succeed Alex McLeish, who left the job in the wake of the humbling 3-0 Euro 2020 qualifying defeat to Kazakhstan and an unconvincing …

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