Former England Manager Sven-Goran Eriksson Dies at 76

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:41pm on 26 Aug 2024,Monday Sports

Sven-Goran Eriksson, the first foreign manager of the England men's football team, has died at 76 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Eriksson managed England from 2001 to 2006, overseeing a team with stars like David Beckham and Wayne Rooney. Tributes have come from across football, including Prince William and FA Chief Executive Mark Bullingham. Eriksson also managed Lazio and Manchester City. He passed away at home surrounded by family, leaving a significant legacy in football.

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