Sven Goran Eriksson Makes First Appearance After Cancer Diagnosis

Sven Goran Eriksson can't leave football despite being diagnosed with cancer (doc. Amazon Prime Video).

JAKARTA - Sven Goran Eriksson has left the world of football forever. The former England National Team Manager passed away on Monday, August 26, 2024.

However, the story of the legendary coach during his lifetime is always remembered by football lovers around the world, including how he fought against late-stage pancreatic cancer before he died.

Eriksson really couldn't get away from football even though he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer early last year.

Eriksson's lawyer, Anders Runebjer, said that the manager and his family would not reveal details about the health problem.

Runebjer said that Eriksson wanted to do everything in football that he loved.

"He has an illness and that means he has limited strength. That's how it is. But, at the same time, he wants to do as much as he can with football. If he can't do that, he will get bored," Runebjer told Aftonbladet.

No wonder, after Eriksson was diagnosed with cancer, he returned to football. The first time he appeared in front of the football public after learning about his illness occurred in the Rome derby between Lazio vs AS Roma at the Stadio Olimpico in mid-March 2023.

Eriksson came to the Rome derby because he was once in the hearts of supporters of both teams. He had coached Roma in 1984-1987 and Lazio in 1997-2001 at the beginning of his coaching career..

He won the Coppa Italia (1995/1986) with Roma. Then, with Lazio, Eriksson was more successful.

During his time at the Biancocelesti, he won the Serie A title (1999/2000), two Coppa Italia (1997/1998 and 1999/2000), two Supercoppa Italia (1998 and 2000), the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup (1998/1999) and the UEFA Super Cup (1999).

After his success with Lazio, he was hired by the FA to take over the reins of the England national team.

Eriksson ended his coaching career with the Philippines national team (2018/2019). After that, he briefly served as Sporting Director of Karlstad Fotboll, a Swedish club.

However, he resigned in February 2023 amid serious concerns about his health.

"I have chosen to temporarily limit my public duties due to a health issue that is under investigation."

"I will now focus on my health, family and limited duties for Karlstad Fotboll."

"I am grateful for all the support from my football friends and ask you to respect my decision and privacy," Eriksson said at the time.