Tributes Pour in for Sven-Goran Eriksson, Iconic Football Manager

Sven-Goran Eriksson, the charismatic Swedish football manager and first foreigner to lead England’s national team, passed away at 76. Known for his international successes, Eriksson died of pancreatic cancer, as confirmed by his agent. His legacy spans major clubs across Sweden, Portugal, and Italy, and his contributions are widely recognized.

Sven-Goran Eriksson, the groundbreaking Swedish football manager who made history as the first foreigner to lead England's national team, died on Monday at age 76. Eriksson, lauded for his managerial successes across Europe, had been battling pancreatic cancer, his agent Bo Gustavsson confirmed.

"We knew it was going to end bad, it all went really fast in the last few weeks," Gustavsson told Reuters. Eriksson, who managed a golden era of English football featuring stars like David Beckham and Steven Gerrard, will be remembered for his profound impact on the sport.

Mark Bullingham, CEO of the Football Association, expressed condolences on behalf of the organization, saying Eriksson will be much missed and honored during England's next match. Eriksson's former clubs and international leaders praised his contributions, marking his legacy both on and off the field.

(With inputs from agencies.)