Sven-Göran Eriksson to Manage Liverpool Legends in Charity Match
Following a terminal cancer diagnosis, the former England manager fulfills his lifelong dream with support from fans and Liverpool FC.
- Sven-Göran Eriksson, former England manager and lifelong Liverpool fan, will manage the Liverpool Legends team in a charity match against Ajax Legends at Anfield on March 23.
- Eriksson, who has been diagnosed with terminal cancer, expressed his lifelong dream of managing Liverpool, leading to a fan campaign for his involvement in the charity match.
- Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp extended an invitation to Eriksson to spend time at the club, including using Klopp's office and participating in a training session.
- The charity match aims to raise funds for the LFC Foundation, with all proceeds supporting the foundation's work and its charity partners.
- Eriksson's managerial career spans over 40 years, including stints with England, Manchester City, and clubs in China, Mexico, and the Philippines.