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Former England head coach Sven-Goran Eriksson has passed away after a long battle with terminal cancer.

Sven-Goran Eriksson: Ex-England manager dies at 76 after battling cancer | Pulse Ghana

Emmanuel Ayamga

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<p>Eriksson’s death was confirmed in a statement released by his family on Monday, who added that he was surrounded by his loved ones when he passed on.</p>

<p><em>“Sven-Göran Erikssonhas passed away. After a long illness, SGE died during the morning at home surrounded by family,” </em>the statement reads.</p>

<p><em>“The closest mourners are daughter Lina; son Johan with wife Amana and granddaughter Sky; father Sven; girlfriend Yanisette with son Alcides; brother Lars-Erik with wife Jumnong. The family asks for respect for their wish to mourn in private and not be contacted. Condolences and greetings can be left on the website&nbsp;</em><a href="http://www.svengoraneriksson.com/"><em>www.svengoraneriksson.com</em></a><em>.”</em></p>

<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former England and Manchester City manager Sven-Goran Eriksson.<br><br>Our thoughts and condolences are with Sven&#39;s family and friends. <a href="https://t.co/bY6HPtrwsU">pic.twitter.com/bY6HPtrwsU</a></p>&mdash; Premier League (@premierleague) <a href="https://twitter.com/premierleague/status/1828043153221247312?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 26, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p>Eriksson was in charge of England from 2001 to 2006 and also handled Manchester City, Mexico, the Ivory Coast and Leicester City.</p>

<p>In January, the Swedish coach revealed that he had been diagnosed with terminal cancer and had “at best” a year to live.</p>

<p>In March, Eriksson gave an update on his health, saying: <em>“The treatment is going fine,” says Eriksson. “It’s up and down, of course. Sometimes, it’s growing a little bit; sometimes, it’s going backwards a little bit.</em></p>

<p><em>“It’s some sort of a fight, but I’m not sitting in a corner crying. I live the life as I lived before, almost. And it’s okay. I’m still on my feet.”</em></p>

<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">&quot;Take care of yourself and take care of your life. And live it.&quot; <br><br>- Sven-Goran Eriksson ❤ <a href="https://t.co/cHSg2He13O">pic.twitter.com/cHSg2He13O</a></p>&mdash; Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) <a href="https://twitter.com/SkySportsPL/status/1828039457976525147?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 26, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p>However, he has now succumbed to the illness. Eriksson’s managerial career saw him win trophies in Sweden, Portugal and Italy.</p>

<p>The 76-year-old last served as sporting director of the Swedish side Karlstad. </p>

Sven-Goran Eriksson: Ex-England manager dies at 76 after battling cancer

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