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The famed football manager has died at the age of 76. A career that took him from his home in Sweden via Benfica, Sampdoria and Lazio to manage the England team. We take a look back at his career in the game. Continue reading...

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Before his adventures abroad, the Swedish manager took on Europe’s top clubs with a team full of plumbers and electricians – and wonIt was the autumn of 1980 and IFK Gothenburg had just been eliminated by Twente in the first round of the Uefa Cup when the board asked their young manager what was required to make progress in Europe. “I need three new …

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Wilson and Seb Hutchinson as Chelsea won and Manchester United lost Rate, review, share on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Audioboom, Mixcloud, Acast and Stitcher, and join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter and email.On the podcast today; Chelsea remain chaotic but for them, at least, the chaos led to six …

Reaction from the world of football and beyondEmail John with any thoughts or memoriesNews piece: Sven-Göran Eriksson dies aged 76The prime minister, Sir Keir Starmer, has passed on his condolences.Deeply saddened to hear that Sven-Goran Eriksson has passed away. He will be remembered for his tremendous contribution to English football which brought joy to …

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The former England manager, who has died aged 76, was guided as much by the pleasure principle as tactical ideasIt takes a mammoth effort by today’s leading football managers not to have their personalities bent out of shape by the money and power all around them. Sven‑Göran Eriksson refused to yield. He was the last to be guided as much by the pleasure …

Led national team to quarter-finals at three tournamentsAlso won a host of honours with various European clubs Sven-Göran Eriksson, England’s first overseas manager and winner of multiple honours at club level, has died at the age of 76.Eriksson revealed in January 2024 that he had been diagnosed with terminal cancer and that he likely had “at best” …

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A recently released documentary that reflected and celebrated Eriksson's life saw the Swede share a poignant goodbye message.

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Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has died aged 76. The Swede was held in great affection by supporters and enjoyed a colourful career both on and off the pitch.