Follow usIn a shocking revelation, Sven-Göran Eriksson has sent shockwaves through the football world. The former England manager shared that he is suffering from terminal-stage cancer, and doctors have given him, at best, another year to live.
“Everyone understands that I have an illness that is not good. Everyone assumes it is cancer, and that is correct. But I have to fight for as long as possible,” said the 75-year-old Swede in an interview with P1.
Regarding the doctors’ prognosis, he stated, “Maybe at best, one year, at worst a little less, and at best, maybe more. You can never be absolutely sure. It’s better not to think about it.”
🚨 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: Sven-Göran Eriksson has revealed he has been diagnosed with terminal cancer.
He has admitted he fears he only has one year left to live.
Sending our thoughts and prayers to you and your family, Sven. 🇸🇪🫶 pic.twitter.com/6agxT0hrLC
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Eriksson stands among the most successful coaches of all time, having won three championships with Benfica and clinching the Serie A title with Lazio. He triumphed in the UEFA Cup with Gothenburg in 1982 and secured the UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup with Lazio in 1999. He led Benfica to the final in 1983, where they lost to Anderlecht.
A four-time winner of the Coppa Italia with Lazio, Roma, and Sampdoria, Eriksson served as the England manager from 2001 to 2006.
