Goran Eriksson's Life Story Described In Documentary Film

Gurun Goran Eriksson was made a documentary (Instagram/@rompipalone.it).

JAKARTA - The world of football is grieving. The legendary coachpan Goran Eriksson passed away at the age of 76, Monday, August 26, 2024, Swedish time.

Eriksson breathed his last after battling end-stage pancreatic cancer.

The former England national team manager revealed to the public about his illness in January 2024.

"Everyone understands that I have a bad disease. Everyone suspects it's cancer and that's how it is. However, I have to fight as long as I can," he said in P1.

At that time, Eriksson even said that he was only a few days away. Even so, the former Philippines national team coach was reluctant to think about the verdict.

He lived his life as usual and enjoyed day after day and took lessons from his illness.

"Maybe you only have one year, at worst less than that, or maybe longer. You can't really believe it. It's better not to think about it."

"You can deceive your brain. Look at the positive side of everything. Don't get into trouble because this is of course the biggest difficulty, but make something good out of it," said Eriksson.

The world of football is now very much lost. However, football lovers can still remember the figure of punctu Goran Eriksson through a documentary entitled saber.

In the documentary, Eriksson gave a touching last message for his former players, coaches, and supporters after speaking openly about his life.

"I live a good life. I think we are all afraid of the day when we die, but life is also about death."

"You have to learn to accept what it is. Hopefully in the end people will say, yes, he's a good person, but not everyone will say that."

"I hope you will remember me as a positive person who tries to do everything he can. Don't be sorry, smile."

"Thank you for everything, coaches, players, audiences, everything is amazing. Take care of yourself and take care of your life and just live it. Goodbye," he said in the documentary.

dir Eriksson spent five years as Manager of the England national team. He took the Three Lions to the quarter-finals in two World Cups and one Euro Cup.

The Swedish coach became the first foreign manager of the England national team in 2001.

He trains stars, such as Wayne Rooney, Frank Lampard, Steven Gerrard, Rio Ferdinand, Paul Schholes, David Beckham, and Michael Owen.

During his time with England, Eriksson coached 67 matches. He won 40 wins, lost 10 times, the rest ended in all competitions.

Eriksson left his role as England coach after the 2006 World Cup and then coached a number of clubs at the domestic and international levels.

Before announcing he had stopped training, he flew to Southeast Asia to become the head coach of the Philippines national team.

During Eriksson's tenure, the British golden generation rose from 17th to FIFA's fifth place.

Then, due to his health problems, he was forced to resign as Director of Sports at the Swedish club, Karlstad, in February 2023.

After announcing his cancer diagnosis, Eriksson was granted his wish for life when he led Liverpool Legends. He played in a charity match against Ajax at Anfield in March 2024.

The protector of the English Football Association (FA), Prince William, specifically gave a tribute toUS Goran Eriksson on Monday, August 26, 2024. He called Eriksson a true man in football.