Former England and Manchester City manager, Sven-Goran Eriksson, has disclosed that he is battling terminal cancer, revealing the heartbreaking news on Swedish radio. At 75, Eriksson, who coached the English national team from 2001 to 2006 and had a stint with Manchester City in the 2007-08 season, shared that doctors have given him a maximum of a year to live.
The beloved figure in English football, remembered for the iconic 5-1 victory against Germany in 2001, led the national team in three major tournaments, including the World Cup in 2002 and 2006 and Euro 2004.
Eriksson's cancer diagnosis was confirmed last year after he collapsed during a run. In an interview with Sweden's P1 radio station, he expressed his determination to fight the illness as long as possible, stating, "Everyone understands that I have an illness that is not good. Everyone guesses it's cancer, and it is. But I have to fight as long as I can."
When asked about the prognosis, Eriksson acknowledged the uncertainty, saying, "Maybe at best a year, at worst a little less, or at best maybe even longer. You can't be absolutely sure. It is better not to think about it."
Speculation about his health arose when he resigned from his position as sporting director of Karlstad in Sweden. The full diagnosis was revealed after his collapse, which also led to the discovery that he had suffered a stroke.
Despite the challenging circumstances, Eriksson urged a positive outlook, emphasizing the importance of finding good in adversity. He reflected on his managerial achievements, including successful tenures with Roma, Benfica, Lazio, and Mexico, where he won more than 13 major titles. Eriksson made history as City's first overseas manager and the first Swede in the Premier League, achieving notable success, including being named Premier League Manager of the Month for August in 2007.
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