Sven-Goran Eriksson, a respected figure in football, managed England for 67 matches between 2001 and 2006, leading the Three Lions to two World Cups and a European Championships and reaching the quarter-finals in each competition. His former clubs, including Manchester City and Lazio, expressed their condolences after his passing at the age of 76.

Throughout his distinguished career, Eriksson achieved significant success in club management. He won 18 trophies, including the Serie A title with Lazio and three Portuguese Primeira Liga titles with Benfica.

His most successful period came at Lazio, where he also claimed two Italian Cups and the European Cup Winners’ Cup. Eriksson made history by becoming England’s first non-British coach when he joined the national team in 2001.

Despite facing challenges, he led England to a group stage win over Argentina at the finals in Korea and Japan, before eventually losing to Brazil in the quarter-finals. In addition to his time in England and successes in Italy, Portugal, and Sweden, Eriksson managed clubs and countries in Mexico, Ivory Coast, China, and the Philippines.

He also fulfilled a lifelong dream by briefly managing Liverpool in a charity match, which he described as a monumental memory in his life. Eriksson’s positive and resilient attitude towards life was evident in his final remarks, in which he urged people to remember him as a positive individual and to take care of their lives.

His impact on the footballing world will be remembered and celebrated.