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Sad news has emerged with the passing of Sven-Göran Eriksson, who left an indelible mark on the world of football. Eriksson, known for his charisma and passion for the game, was remembered fondly by many, including the Prince and Princess of Wales, who expressed their condolences on social media, highlighting his gentlemanly demeanor and connection to the sport.
Following the announcement of his death, numerous football clubs that Eriksson was associated with began to share their tributes. Benfica, where he achieved notable success including three league titles and a European Cup final appearance in 1990, expressed their sorrow on Twitter, stating, “It is with deep regret that Sport Lisboa e Benfica mourns the death of Sven-Göran Eriksson, at 76 years of age. Rest in peace, Mister.”
Similarly, Fiorentina, the club where Eriksson spent two years in the late 1980s, also shared their grief: “Fiorentina joins the [football] family in mourning the passing of Sven Göran Eriksson.” Sampdoria, where Eriksson managed from 1992 to 1997 and secured the Coppa Italia, simply stated “Ciao Sven,” accompanied by a blue heart emoji.
Swedish club IFK Göteborg also paid tribute to Eriksson, acknowledging his transformative impact on Swedish football and his successes abroad with various clubs. Their heartfelt message included, “We remember Svennis for that, but we also remember him for his warmth, curiosity, openness and joy. Thanks for all the memories, Svennis. We will never forget you.”
Updated at 13.59 CEST
Sven-Göran Eriksson dies aged 76
Sven-Göran Eriksson, who made history as England’s first foreign manager and enjoyed a remarkable club career, has died at the age of 76. Eriksson had announced in January 2024 that he was facing terminal cancer, revealing that he had “at best” about a year to live. This followed his decision to resign from his role as sporting director at Karlstad, citing ongoing health complications.
The news of his death was confirmed by his agent, Bo Gustavsson, who indicated that Eriksson passed away peacefully at home on Monday, surrounded by his loved ones.
Eriksson began his managerial journey over 40 years ago in Sweden with Degerfors IF, later moving to IFK Göteborg, where he found early success at the young age of 30. His leadership led Göteborg to a national title and a UEFA Cup victory in 1982.
His growing reputation soon saw him step into the role of manager at Benfica, where he won league titles and reached the 1983 UEFA Cup final, though he faced disappointment there against Anderlecht.
Eriksson’s profile continued to rise as he transitioned to coaching positions with Roma and Fiorentina, before returning to Benfica, where he secured another league title and made a run to the 1990 European Cup final, where he once again faced defeat, this time at the hands of AC Milan.
His next chapter took him to Sampdoria, guiding the club to a Coppa Italia victory in 1994, followed by a significant phase at Lazio where he clinched the Serie A title in 2000, marking only the second time in the club’s history that they achieved this prestigious accolade.
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