Former England football manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has revealed he may have only a year to live due to cancer.
The 75-year-old, who famously led England to the quarter-finals in the 2002 and 2006 World Cups and the 2004 Euros, shared his diagnosis on Swedish Radio P1. Eriksson discovered his illness nearly a year ago and stepped down from his role at Swedish club Karlstad 11 months prior due to health issues.
Despite his condition, Eriksson is leading a normal life, is not hospitalised, and remains active with reduced exercise. He recounted experiencing a minor stroke leading to the discovery of his cancer which is inoperable but is being managed with treatment.
Eriksson’s distinguished 42-year managerial career began in Sweden, achieving significant success with Gothenburg and later with Italian and Portuguese clubs, including winning the Serie A and Uefa Cup Winners’ Cup with Lazio. His tenure as England manager was notable for a memorable 5-1 victory over Germany and reaching the quarter-finals in major tournaments, although his time was also marked by personal scandals.
Since leaving the England role, Eriksson has managed various clubs and national teams, including Manchester City, Leicester City, Mexico, Ivory Coast, and the Philippines. Tributes have poured in from the football community, with England’s official X account sending him well-wishes and former captain Wayne Rooney expressing his sadness and support.
Sending our love, Sven ❤️ pic.twitter.com/s6ga1APO0c
— England (@England) January 11, 2024
