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Farewell to Sven-Göran Eriksson: Legendary Coach Passes Away at 76

⚽️ The football world is mourning the loss of Sven-Göran Eriksson, the legendary Swedish coach who passed away on Monday at the age of 76. Eriksson, fondly known as \"Sven\", was the first foreigner to manage the English national team, leaving an indelible mark on the sport.

In January, Eriksson bravely announced his battle with pancreatic cancer. His long-time agent, Bo Gustavsson, shared the sad news that Eriksson lost his fight early on Monday, surrounded by his loved ones.

\"We knew it was coming, but it still hits hard,\" Gustavsson told Reuters. \"He was always so positive, always thinking of others before himself, even until the very end.\"

Eriksson's children, Lina and Johan, expressed their gratitude for the outpouring of support for their father.

\"I get to hear it while I'm alive, and I'm incredibly grateful for that. The heart beats twice and the tears come,\" they quoted their father in a statement. \"I've had the best job in the world and was happy every day for long periods. It's been fantastic.\"

Eriksson's coaching career was nothing short of stellar. He led Swedish, Portuguese, and Italian clubs to major trophies in the '80s and '90s before taking the helm of the England national team in 2001. Under his guidance, England reached the quarterfinals of the 2002 and 2006 FIFA World Cups, as well as UEFA Euro 2004, managing a \"golden generation\" of players like David Beckham, Paul Scholes, Frank Lampard, Wayne Rooney, and Steven Gerrard.

Mark Bullingham, CEO of the English Football Association, paid tribute to Eriksson on social media:

\"On behalf of my colleagues at the FA, past and present, our thoughts are with his friends and family today. He will be much missed, and we will pay tribute to him when we play Finland at Wembley next month.\"

Eriksson's legacy will live on in the hearts of football fans worldwide. His passion, charisma, and dedication to the beautiful game were unmatched. Rest in peace, Sven. 🕊️

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