Sven-Göran Eriksson has passed away at the age of 76, as confirmed by his official website svengoraneriksson.com and reported by British media outlets. Eriksson had a deep connection with Italy, having managed several clubs there, including Roma, Fiorentina, Sampdoria, and Lazio. His significant achievement came in 2000 when he led Lazio to a historic Serie A title.
In addition to his club success, the Swedish manager made history as the first non-British coach of the England national team. He held this position for five years, from 2001 to 2006, where he oversaw numerous international campaigns.
Earlier this year, Eriksson revealed that he had been diagnosed with cancer and announced that he might have “at most” a year to live. His contributions to football, particularly in Italy and England, will be remembered by fans and players alike.