Time is now running out for Sven-Goran Eriksson…
The former coach of the England team, which he led to the quarter-finals of the 2002 and 2006 World Cups and Euro 2004, suffers from incurable pancreatic cancer. “ I will resist as long as possible. I have a serious illness. Best case scenario, I have a year, worst case scenario, much less. It’s impossible to say exactly, so it’s best not to think about it “, declared the Swede, now 75 years old, on Swedish radio P1.
“I could think about it all the time, sit and mope, feeling unlucky. I think it’s easy to end like this, but you have to see the positive side of things. You must not give up in the face of adversity. It’s the hardest thing to face, of course, but you have to try to get something positive out of it.”continues the football technician, who left his last position as sporting director of the Swedish club Karlstad at the start of 2023 due to his health problems.
“APPRECIATE EVERY DAY” 💔 Sven-Göran Eriksson diagnosed with inoperable cancer.
Heart breaking news from the former England (and many others) manager, but watch this message on how he’s approaching his final days. Incredible. 🙏
Courage, Sven. ❤️
— Men in Blazers (@MenInBlazers) January 11, 2024
During his long coaching career, Sven-Goran Eriksson has spent time at clubs like Benfica, AS Roma and Lazio. He has won seven trophies, including Serie A, two Italian Cups as well as the Cup Winners’ Cup.
