.jpg)
1 month ago
15 ARTICLE AD
Former England manager Sven-Göran Eriksson died on Monday aged 76.
He knew he was doomed and had made a point of greeting and seeing all the major players in his great career in recent months. Sven-Göran Eriksson, the Swedish coach, died this Monday at the age of 76. The former England coach and coach of a multitude of teams referenced in Europe, succumbed to pancreatic cancer against which he had been battling for a long time.
The football world will not fail to pay tribute to Sven-Göran Eriksson, who recently achieved one of his greatest footballing dreams: to coach a team on the Anfield Road pitch.
A great track record and a huge CV
After a modest playing career in Sweden, Eriksson coached 16 different teams, including Benfica Lisbon twice, between 1982 and 1984, and then between 1989 and 1992. Chronologically, the Sunne native has coached: Dergerfos, Gothenburg, Benfica, AS Roma, Fiorentina, Benfica again, Sampdoria, Lazio Rome, the England national team, Manchester City, Mexico, Ivory Coast, Leicester, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Shenzhen and finally the Philippines national team.
Among his achievements, Eriksson could boast of having won the UEFA Cup with IFK Gothenburg and Lazio Rome, as well as the Italian championship and the Cup Winners’ Cup with Lazio.
Written by:
Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team.
 
 As an author for the website, Manu's expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers.
 
 When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.
