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Former England Manager Sven-Goran Eriksson Diagnosed with Terminal Cancer

Eriksson, who led England to two World Cup quarterfinals, faces a prognosis of 'about a year' to live.

  • Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has revealed he has been diagnosed with terminal cancer and has 'about a year' to live in a best-case scenario.
  • Eriksson, 75, told Swedish Radio P1 that he has pancreatic cancer, which is inoperable.
  • He stepped down from his most recent role as sporting director at Swedish club Karlstad 11 months ago due to health issues.
  • Eriksson was England's first-ever foreign-born coach from 2001-06, leading the team to the quarterfinals at the 2002 and 2006 World Cups.
  • The football community, including former player Wayne Rooney, has expressed support and sent best wishes to Eriksson.
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