Former England football manager Sven-Goran Eriksson passed away at 76 after battling pancreatic cancer.

Former England football manager Sven-Goran Eriksson, known for leading the national team during the "Golden Generation" of players, passed away at the age of 76 after battling pancreatic cancer. Eriksson managed England from 2001 to 2006 and, despite not winning any major tournaments, is remembered for his calm, dignified, and positive demeanor. He was the first non-British manager of the England national team and his tenure was marked by the rise of the WAG (Wives and Girlfriends) phenomenon in the UK. Eriksson had a successful club management career in Sweden, Italy, and Portugal, winning a total of 18 trophies.

August 26, 2024
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