Sven Goran Eriksson (photo Lapresse)
Sven-Goran Eriksson, former Sampdoria coach: “I have cancer, I have a year left to live”
Sven-Goran Eriksson has cancer. The former coach of Roma, Lazio (with whom he won the scudetto), Fiorentina, Sampdoria and former coach of the English national team (the first foreign coach on the bench of the 3 Lions from 2001 to 2006) revealed it to a Swedish radio: “Everyone had understood that I wasn't well, they imagined it was cancer and it is. I have to fight as long as I can.”
The 75-year-old Swede explained the prognosis given by the doctors: “In the best case scenario a year or even more, in the worst case even less. In reality, no one can be sure with certainty, it's better not to think about it. You can kind of trick your brain, think positively and see things in the best way, not get lost in adversity, because this is obviously the biggest of all, but still get something good out of the experience.”
Sven Eriksson said he suddenly collapsed while doing a 5km run. After consulting his doctors, it was discovered that he had suffered a stroke and also had cancer.
Sven Goran Eriksoon, a winning career on the bench
Eriksson led Benfica to win three titles in the Portuguese top flight and a second place in the European Cup before leading the Lazio's second and most recent Serie A triumph in 1999-2000. Sven took over from Kevin Keegan as England manager in January 2001, taking charge of the country's so-called golden generation, the label given to a group of players who thrived at their clubs. Despite the wealth of talent to rely on, including David Beckham, Steven Gerrard and Wayne Rooney, Eriksson was eliminated in the quarter-finals at the 2002 and 2006 World Cups, as well as the 2004 European Championships. His career since leaving his England job has seen him in the Premier League in charge of Manchester City and Leicester, while he has also been manager of national teams such as Mexico, Ivory Coast and the Philippines.
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