The football world was completely shocked when, at the beginning of the year, Sven-Göran Eriksson announced that he has terminal cancer and that he has “one more year to live at best.” While he continues to fight against the tough illness, he received news that made him smile: he will be able to fulfill his dream of leading Liverpool at Anfield, in a friendly match of legends that will be played in England.
A little less than a month ago, the Swede revealed that a pending life goal is to be standing on the Reds’ substitute bench as technical director, due to his sympathy with the red team. As soon as the news came out, Jurgen Klopp invited him to “sit in my office and do my job for a day if he wants.”
Little time passed since that statement before he really received the opportunity to do his job representing the six-time Champions League champion team. Sven will be part of the LFC Legends coaching staff against Ajax Legends in the LFC Foundation’s annual charity match. Eriksson will join greats such as Ian Rush, John Barnes and John Aldridge for the event scheduled for March 23 at Anfield.
It is worth remembering that Sven-Göran Eriksson is an emblematic figure in the world of football. His career spans more than four decades, having left his mark in different European and international leagues. His record includes titles in Sweden with IFK Gothenburg, where he won the local league and won the UEFA Cup in the 1981-1982 season, a milestone that put his name in the spotlight of international football.
Svennis’ career took an international turn when he became manager of Portuguese side Benfica in the mid-1980s, where he would win three league titles. However, it was in Italy that Eriksson cemented his reputation as one of the most competent technicians of his time. He took the reins of teams such as AS Roma, Fiorentina and Sampdoria. However, it was with Lazio where he reached the pinnacle, leading the team to a Serie A title, several national cups and their second UEFA Cup.
Eriksson did not limit himself to club management; His expertise led him to direct national teams. He was England manager from 2001 to 2006, leading the team to the quarter-finals of two world championships and one European Championship. Subsequently, he took charge of the teams of Mexico, Ivory Coast, and most recently the Philippines, showing his ability to adapt to different cultures.
His last official position was as sporting director of Swedish club Karlstad, from which he retired last year due to health problems, marking the end of an era in his professional career.
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