A close friend of SVEN-GORAN Eriksson has released heartbreaking news about the former England coach’s health battle.
A dear friend told how the 76-year-old is now too ill to go for his favorite lakeside walk after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
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Sven announced his devastating diagnosis in JanuaryCredit: Amazon Prime
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The 76-year-old is now too ill to go for his favorite walk Credit: The Times
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The former England manager gave a final message to former players, coaches and fansCredit: Getty
The terminally ill former Manchester City manager revealed in January that he had been diagnosed with the disease.
His inspiring life is chronicled in a documentary for Amazon Prime Video released Friday.
Speaking to The Mirror, close friend Runebjer said: “I saw Sven and how do I feel? I’m sad but I’m happy that I knew Sven and I know I can still see him. This is my reaction.
“He’s such a great person.
“Lake Fryken is beautiful. It’s 90 kilometers long from south to north and it’s a beautiful landscape. You can see that in the pictures. You can definitely fish in that lake.
“Unfortunately, his condition doesn’t allow Sven to do that anymore. It’s hard for him.”
Sven talked about Lake Fryken in his documentary and was filmed sitting by the beautiful water surface.
He said: “I always thought this was a great place to sleep.
– Here the ashes could be thrown into the water.
The director of Sven’s documentary revealed that the former soccer player left those who worked on the project in tears while he filmed his last farewell in a room alone without a cameraman.
Sven-Göran Eriksson’s rallying cry for England
Claudia Corbisiero, director, said; “He was always open, but I think it took time to get him to be really open about his illness and how he felt about it.
“Sven also really wanted to make sure that this wasn’t just a sad story.
“And that was something that he really liked, ‘I don’t want this to be a boo hoo. I’m dying’ thing.'”
Sven was too ill to fly to London earlier this week to promote the documentary.
His daughter Lina said on stage in London that he was now “deteriorating quite quickly”.
The former England manager gave a final message to former players, coaches and fans after speaking openly about his affairs and life in film.
In a touching clip at the end of the documentary, Sven told viewers: “I’ve had a good life. I think we all dread the day we die, but life is also death.
“You have to learn to take it for what it is. Hopefully, eventually people will say, yes, he was a good man, but not everyone will say that.
“I hope you will remember me as a positive guy who tried to do everything he could. Don’t be sorry, smile.
“Thank you for everything, coaches, players, audience, it was fantastic. Take care and take care of your life. And live it.”
The film then cuts back to Sven at his home, with the former England coach ending his message with “hello”.
Managerial career of Sven-Goran Eriksson
As Sven-Goran Eriksson bravely continues his battle with cancer, SunSport looks back at his incredible managerial career…
A PROMISING START
It started in Sweden in 1977 where he won the third division with Degerfors, before joining Gothenburg and winning two Swedish Cups and the UEFA Cup.
He then took over Benfica in 1982 and spent two seasons with the Portuguese giants where he won back-to-back league titles.
INCREDIBLE ITALIAN SUCCESS
Plays in Italy with Roma and Fiorentina followed, but he returned to Benfica in 1989 and reached the European Cup final before losing to AC Milan.
Eriksson won his third league title with Benfica the following year, and in 1992 he left for Sampdoria.
He spent five seasons with the Serie A team, winning the Copa Italia in 1994.
Eriksson then added two more Coppa Italias to his trophy drawer with Lazio over four years.
ENGLAND APPOINTMENT
Then came a job in England in 2001 where he spent five years in charge of the national team.
It reached the quarter-finals of the 2002 World Cup, losing 2-1 to eventual winners Brazil.
England then suffered back-to-back eliminations by Portugal at Euro 2004 and the 2006 World Cup.
THE SPELLS OF THE PREMIER LEAGUE
After leaving the Three Lions after his third major tournament, he spent one season at Manchester City.
Periods in Mexico, Ivory Coast and Leicester followed, before moving to China where he coached three clubs over four years.
His last managerial tenure was for the Philippine national team, where he held the position from October 2018 to January 2019.
GREAT HONOR
Portuguese league title x 3 (Benfica 82/83, 83/84, 90/91)
Copa Italia x 4 (Roma 85/86, Sampdoria 93/94, Lazio 97/98, 99/00)
Serie A title (Lazio 99/00)
UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup (Lazio 98/99)
UEFA Super Cup (Lazio 99)
BBC Sports Personality Coach of the Year (England 2001
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The show chronicled Eriksson’s extraordinary lifeCredit: Alamy
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Sven spent most of his time in his home country, Sweden. Credit: Amazon Prime
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He was the first foreign manager to coach England Credits: PA
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