Legendary Swedish coach has passed away

2024-08-26 14:42 © Action Images via Reuters

The football world was shaken by sad news.

It was reported that after a long battle with pancreatic cancer, 76-year-old Swedish coach Sven-Göran Eriksson has passed away.

The legendary specialist became the first foreigner to be entrusted with the reins of the England national team in 2001. He managed players such as David Beckham, Steven Gerrard, Wayne Rooney, and Frank Lampard in the "Three Lions" team.

After leaving the prestigious post following the 2006 World Cup, S.G. Eriksson worked with the national teams of Mexico and Ivory Coast.

In club football, he led teams like "Benfica," "Roma," "Sampdoria," "Lazio," and others to victories.

His most notable career achievements were with "Göteborg" (1982 UEFA Cup) and "Lazio" (Serie A in 2000, Italian Cup in 1998 and 2000, Italian Supercup in 1998 and 2000, and UEFA Cup Winners' Cup in 1999).