Former England and Ivory Coast manager Sven-Goran Eriksson passed away on Monday at the age of 76 following a battle with terminal pancreatic cancer.
Eriksson, who managed 12 clubs across the world and won about 18 titles, led England to the quarterfinals at three major tournaments, as well as Ivory Coast to the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
Following the news of his passing, tributes have started pouring in for the Swede, who had the honour of becoming England’s first foreign manager.
The thoughts and sincere condolences of everyone at the PFA are with the family and friends of Sven-Goran Eriksson, who has sadly passed away. pic.twitter.com/dSn72EhKIt
— Professional Footballers’ Association (@PFA) August 26, 2024
É com profundo pesar que o Sport Lisboa e Benfica lamenta a morte de Sven-Göran Eriksson, aos 76 anos de idade. Descanse em paz, Míster 🤍#EPluribusUnum pic.twitter.com/U3LQU6J4Jl
— SL Benfica (@SLBenfica) August 26, 2024
RIP sven goran eriksson
one of calcio’s most iconic managers, he managed roma, fiorentina, sampdoria and lazio.
his lazio were one of italy’s greatest teams in the late 90s and early 00s pic.twitter.com/0IH4mKKmdP
— christian (@caquino__) August 26, 2024
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. 🩵
— Manchester City (@ManCity) August 26, 2024
We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former England and Manchester City manager Sven-Goran Eriksson.
Our thoughts and condolences are with Sven’s family and friends. pic.twitter.com/bY6HPtrwsU
— Premier League (@premierleague) August 26, 2024
Sven Goran #Eriksson passed away at 76. RIP 🙏 pic.twitter.com/CQsVRNHO3p
— Nicolò Schira (@NicoSchira) August 26, 2024
L’#ASRoma piange la scomparsa di Sven Goran Eriksson. Ha guidato i giallorossi dal 1984 al 1987 conquistando una Coppa Italia. Il nostro pensiero va ai suoi familiari in questo momento di dolore. pic.twitter.com/5DnqI5U4B3
— AS Roma (@OfficialASRoma) August 26, 2024
Sorry to hear the news of Sven Goran-Eriksson’s death.
A gentleman to deal with when at Leicester. pic.twitter.com/gyjCPFZHHT
— Jason Bourne 🗣🎙📻 (@JasonBourne1986) August 26, 2024
Sven-Goran Eriksson has passed away at the age of 76, after his battle with pancreatic cancer.
The former England Head Coach was able to fulfil his dream of managing at Anfield.
Rest in peace, legend. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/sUTK9JluJk
— That’s Football! (@ThatsFootballTV) August 26, 2024
We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Sven-Goran Eriksson.
Our thoughts and condolences are with his family and loved ones. Rest in peace, Sven. 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/brfnYoDYZS
— Beşiktaş EN (@BesiktasEnglish) August 26, 2024
The club are saddened to learn of the passing of former England Manager Sven-Goran Eriksson at the age 76.
Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time 💙 pic.twitter.com/GCR7yIjpPG
— Reading FC (@ReadingFC) August 26, 2024
So sad to hear about Sven-Goran Eriksson. An excellent coach, a decent man, unfailingly polite and didn’t take the ‘noise’ around the football industry too seriously. RIP. pic.twitter.com/ehiFJNw2IZ
— Simon Stone (@sistoney67) August 26, 2024
RIP Sven, sad news and some comfort in that you got your wish of managing the reds. ⚽️🔴 #svengoraneriksson #sven
— Darryl Billington* ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (@BillingtonDa) August 26, 2024
We actually forget that he was a top manager and one of the few managers who won major trophies in three countries pic.twitter.com/2ARbXIYYCm
— Nadeem Shafqat (@Nadeem83Shafqat) August 26, 2024
