Eriksson passed away on Monday, August 26, at his home accompanied by his family. It was on January 2024 when Eriksson, had shockingly announced his diagnosis, also revealing that he had survival chances up to a year “at best”.
Sven-Goran Eriksson, the renowned Swedish football manager and England’s first overseas national team coach, has passed away at the age of 76 after a long battle with terminal cancer. His death was confirmed by his agent, Bo Gustavsson, through UK PR agent Dean Eldredge.
Eriksson passed away on Monday, August 26, at his home accompanied by his family.
It was on January 2024 when Eriksson, had shockingly announced his diagnosis, also revealing that he had survival chances up to a year “at best”. Even before the announcement,Eriksson had also stepped down from his role of sporting director at the Swedish club Karlstad in February 2023, citing his increasingly deteriorating health.
We would like to express our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sven-Goran Eriksson, who has passed away at the age of 76.
Rest in peace, Sven. 🩵
