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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.
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