Sven-Göran Eriksson dies aged 76

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Sven-Goran Eriksson
He was the first overseas manager of England’s national team

Sven-Göran Eriksson has died aged 76 after a battle with terminal illness. Eriksen was diagnosed with terminal cancer in January 2024.

The news comes after his family released a statement confirming his death.

The statement read that the former England manager died at home surrounded by his family this morning.

The Swede managed England from 2001 until 2006 and was a hugely popular figure.

RIP Sven. Sven-Goran Eriksson has passed away. He was 76. Such sad news. Lovely, fascinating man, and a very good manager. My thoughts with his family and friends. Bo Gustavsson, an agent in Sweden who worked with Sven, has issued the following sad press release… pic.twitter.com/JFOGdjgGLO

— Henry Winter (@henrywinter) August 26, 2024

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