Former England national football team manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has delivered a sobering announcement, disclosing that he is battling terminal cancer and may have only a year left to live. The 75-year-old football icon shared this heartbreaking revelation during an interview with a Swedish radio station.
Eriksson’s career in football management has spanned decades, with stints at various clubs and national teams. He achieved global recognition as the head coach of the England national team from 2001 to 2006, leading them in multiple major tournaments, including Euro 2004 and two FIFA World Cups.
In the interview, Eriksson candidly acknowledged his condition, stating, “Everyone understands that I have an illness that is not good. Everyone guesses it’s cancer, and it is. But I have to fight as long as I can.” The veteran manager further expressed that he might have “maybe at best a year, at worst a little less, or at best maybe even longer.” However, he emphasized the uncertainty surrounding his prognosis, stating, “You can’t be sure. It is better not to think about it.”
Eriksson had stepped down from his role as sporting director at Karistad Football Club in the previous year, marking the end of his formal involvement in the sport he had dedicated his life to. His tenure with the England national team had left an indelible mark on English football and garnered admiration from fans and players alike.
The news of Eriksson’s terminal illness has sent shockwaves through the footballing world, with tributes and expressions of support pouring in from all quarters. His contribution to the sport and his impact on the England national team’s journey during his tenure have not been forgotten.
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As the football community and fans worldwide come to terms with this sombre revelation, thoughts and prayers are being extended to Eriksson and his loved ones during this challenging time.
