Sven-Goran Eriksson delivers final goodbye and admits how he wants people to remember him
Sven-Goran Eriksson revealed his diagnosis of terminal cancer back in January - and the former England manager has opened up on his "good life" while also discussing his high-profile affairs
Gazing over at a peaceful lake in his Swedish homeland, Sven-Goran
Eriksson feels an inner calm amid the turmoil of his
pancreatic cancer diagnosis.
And the 76-year-old tells how the still waters could be his final resting place – before he goes on to deliver a poignant goodbye message as his time on Earth nears its end.
Sven says: “I had a good life. I think we are all scared of the day when we die, but life is about death as well. You have to learn to accept it for what it is. Hopefully at the end people will say, yeah, he was a good man, but everyone will not say that.
“I hope you will remember me as a positive guy trying to do everything he could do. Don’t be sorry, smile. Thank you for everything, coaches, players, the crowds, it’s been fantastic. Take care of yourself and take care of your life. And live it. Bye.”
The emotional moment is the climax of an incredible new Prime Video documentary in which former England manager Sven reflects on his life and an incredible football career that took him across the globe, winning an army of fans along the way. He also fulfilled his dream of managing
Liverpool,
taking charge of the Reds for a legends game against Ajax in March.
Despite overseeing a squad often referred to as the 'Golden Generation' - featuring stars like
Wayne Rooney,
David Beckham,
Steven Gerrard,
Frank Lampard,
John Terry,
Rio Ferdinand, and
Ashley Cole - England were eliminated at the quarter-final stage in each competition.
Eriksson's personal life often made headlines during his time as England manager, with his affairs becoming the subject of much public attention.
His high-profile relationship with glamorous socialite lawyer
Nancy Dell’Olio was frequently in the spotlight, along with his flings with TV presenter
Ulrika Jonsson and FA secretary
Faria Alam.
Sven-Goran Eriksson revealed his diagnosis of terminal cancer back in January - and the former England manager has opened up on his "good life" while also discussing his high-profile affairs
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