Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has passed away, his family confirmed in a statement on Monday. “Sven-Goran Eriksson has passed away,” the statement read. “After a long illness, he died this morning at home, surrounded by family.”
The 76-year-old had been battling pancreatic cancer. Earlier this year, Eriksson shared that he was given only about a year to live. Throughout his illustrious career, Eriksson managed several top European clubs, including Benfica, Roma, Fiorentina, Sampdoria, and Lazio.
