Sven-Goran Eriksson

The funeral of the recently deceased Sven-Goran Eriksson was held today in the Swedish town of Torsby, where the former football manager grew up, Afrosport reports. The ceremony, which took place inside the church, was attended by several hundreds of people, including some of Eriksson's former players like ex-England captain David Beckham. Eriksson, who announced in January that he was terminally ill with pancreatic cancer, passed...

Sven-Goran Eriksson: Former England and Ivory Coast manager dies aged 76

Sven-Goran Eriksson: Tributes pour in for deceased ex-England & Ivory Coast manager

by Ibikunle Salako

26 August 2024

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...