2024-01-11 09:58:00
Sven-Göran Eriksson: “I have a year to live at most” (Archyde.com)
Swedish coach Sven-Göran Eriksson, popularly known as Svennis, is facing the most difficult moment of his life off the pitch. At 75 years old, he revealed in an interview with Swedish Radio that he suffers from a serious cancer disease, estimating that he might have approximately one year left to live. Eriksson’s words, full of determination despite adversity, are a reflection of the strength that has always characterized his career as a coach.
“At best, I have a year left. At worst, something less,” the prestigious coach, adding that he “will resist as long as he can.”
Sven-Göran Eriksson is an emblematic figure in the world of football. His career spans more than four decades, having left his mark in different European and international leagues. His record includes titles in Sweden with IFK Gothenburg, where he won the local league and won the UEFA Cup in the 1981-1982 season, a milestone that put his name in the spotlight of international football.
Svennis’ career took an international turn when he became manager of Portuguese side Benfica in the mid-1980s, where he would win three league titles. However, it was in Italy that Eriksson cemented his reputation as one of the most competent technicians of his time. He took the reins of teams such as AS Roma, Fiorentina and Sampdoria. However, it was with Lazio where he reached the pinnacle, leading the team to the conquest of a Serie A, several national cups and their second UEFA Cup.
The coach communicated it through a radio interview (Archyde.com)
Eriksson did not limit himself to club management; His expertise led him to direct national teams. He was England manager from 2001 to 2006, leading the team to the quarter-finals of two world championships and one European Championship. Subsequently, he took charge of the teams of Mexico, Ivory Coast and more recently the Philippines, showing his ability to adapt to different football cultures.
His last official position was as sporting director of Swedish club Karlstad, from which he retired last year due to health problems, marking the end of an era in his professional career.
The world of football has reacted with messages of support and recognition towards Eriksson, highlighting not only his professional success but also his human qualities. Svennis has decided to face his illness bravely, choosing to maintain a positive attitude rather than “sit at home complaining regarding having bad luck.”
The news of his illness has shocked sports fans and professionals, who remember him not only as an exceptional strategist but as a man who inspired players and coaches alike. The coming months will undoubtedly be a period of reflection and support for a figure who has left an indisputable legacy in world football.
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