Swedish soccer coach Sven-Goran Eriksson, the first foreigner to manage England, passes away at the age of 76

Sven-Goran Eriksson, the renowned Swedish football manager who notably served as England’s first non-British coach for five years, has passed away at the age of 76. Reports indicate that he died in the company of his family, as confirmed in a statement released on his official website. This unfortunate event comes after Eriksson publicly disclosed eight months ago that he had been battling pancreatic cancer and was given a prognosis of a year or less to live.
Throughout his illustrious career, Eriksson achieved success at various prestigious clubs in Italy, Portugal, and Sweden before taking on the role of England’s national team manager. His significant contributions to the sport and memorable managerial tenure have left a lasting legacy in the world of football.