Former England And Man City Manager Sven-Goran Eriksson Says He Has Terminal Cancer And "Best Case A Year" To Live

Author:
Robert Summerscales
Publish date:
Jan 11, 2024 7:17 AM EST

Sven-Goran Eriksson has said that he has "best case a year" to live after being diagnosed with cancer.

The 75-year-old told Swedish public broadcaster Sveriges Radio this week: "I'm going to resist for as long as I can.

"I have an illness that's serious. Best case a year, I have worst case a lot less. It's impossible to say exactly, so it's better to not think about it."

Eriksson resigned from his role as sporting director at Swedish club Karlstad in February 2023 because of health issues.

He had previously enjoyed a 42-year career in management that saw him win major titles with IFK Goteborg, Benfica, Roma, Sampdoria and Lazio.

Eriksson also managed Degerfors, Fiorentina, England, Manchester City, Mexico, Ivory Coast, Leicester City, Guangzhou R&F, Shanghai SIPG, Shenzhen and the Philippines.

He took charge of 67 games as England manager between 2001 and 2006, winning 40 of them with the likes of David Beckham, Rio Ferdinand and Wayne Rooney among his star players.

Rooney tweeted on Thursday: "Sad news this morning. Thoughts are with Sven Goran-Eriksson and his family. A brilliant coach and a special person. Loved and respected by everyone. We're all with you Sven, keep fighting".

Eriksson was Man City boss for just one season. He led City to ninth place in the Premier League in the 2007/08 campaign.