Eriksson, the former England coach, passed away at the age of 76

Sven-Goran Eriksson, 76, a Swedish football manager who led the England national team for the first time and was a foreign national, passed away on Monday.

Before taking on the England position in 2001, Eriksson, a popular coach who led Swedish, Portuguese, and Italian clubs to significant championships in the 1980s and 1990s, declared in January that he was terminally sick with pancreatic cancer.

In the company of his family, Eriksson’s longtime agent Bo Gustavsson announced early on Monday that the athlete had lost his fight with cancer.

“We were aware that things were going to get ugly, because the last few weeks flew by,” Gustavsson said to Reuters.

“He has always been so positive and has had time for others and never thought of himself, and he was that until the very end,” said the representative.

Johan Eriksson and Lina Eriksson, his two children, expressed gratitude to everyone who had helped their father.

“I’m so appreciative that I got to hear it while I’m here. The tears start to flow and the heart beats twice,” Eriksson was cited by them in a statement.

“I was content every day for extended periods of time, and I had the best job in the world. It’s been wonderful.

Managing a golden generation of players that included David Beckham, Paul Scholes, Frank Lampard, Wayne Rooney, and Steven Gerrard, Eriksson guided England to the World Cup quarterfinals in 2002 and 2006 as well as the 2004 European Championship.

“My past and current colleagues at the FA send their condolences to his friends and family on this day. We shall honor him when we face Finland at Wembley next month. He will be greatly missed.” Mark Bullingham, CEO of the English FA, wrote on X.

GOVERNMENTAL ACKNOWLEDGMENT

After leading the Swedish team IFK Gothenburg to the 1982 UEFA Cup championship, Eriksson became well-known around the world. He also had coaching successes with AS Roma, Fiorentina, Lazio, and Sampdoria in Italy and Portugal’s Benfica.

Politicians, players, and former teams all gave Eriksson high marks.

Under the Swede, Beckham captained England. “We laughed, we cried & we knew we were saying goodbye,” he posted on Instagram.

“Sven, I appreciate you being the kind, considerate, composed, enthusiastic, and gentlemanly person you have always been.You have my eternal gratitude for making me your captain,” Beckham remarked.

Rooney, a former England striker, commented on X: “A unique individual. I appreciate the memories and all of your guidance and assistance.”

Alessandro Nesta, the current coach of Serie A team Monza and the former captain of Italy’s Lazio under Eriksson, stated on X: “Rest in peace, great coach and extraordinary person.” I shall always keep you close to my heart.”

The Italian soccer organization announced that a minute of silence will be observed in Eriksson’s honor prior to games in the top two levels of the nation.

Politicians have praised her, such as Giorgia Meloni of Italy and Keir Starmer of Britain.

“He will be remembered for his tremendous contribution to English football which brought joy to so many over the years,” Starmer stated on X.

Renowned as “Svennis” in his home Sweden, Eriksson was praised as a magnificent leader.

Although Sven-Goran ‘Svennis’ Eriksson is no longer with us, his memory endures in the hearts of Swedes. Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson wrote on Instagram, “It is impossible to overstate Svennis’ significance to football in Sweden and abroad.”

Eriksson coached Manchester City, Leicester City, the national teams of Mexico and Ivory Coast, as well as teams in China and the Philippines, after resigning from his position with England in 2006.

When he guided the Reds Legends in a charity game in March, he also realized a lifelong dream of managing a Liverpool team at Anfield.

“May Sven-Goran Eriksson rest in peace. “Everyone at the club is sending their condolences to Sven’s family and friends during this incredibly difficult time,” Liverpool stated on X.