Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has spoken about his life and career as he is filmed in a new documentary, with his kids speaking of their bond with him
Sven-Goran Eriksson has opened up about his terminal pancreatic cancer diagnosis, sharing a moving farewell messages as he reflects on his time left.
"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." During a reflective visit to Fryken lake near his home last autumn, he shared: "Beautiful place, it makes you calm. It makes me calm. Below the mountain there my father grew up."As he gestures towards the lake in the documentary, he muses: "I always thought it's a great place to sleep. The ashes could be thrown into the water here. It feels like home."
He's experienced significant side effects, saying, "It is a lot of big effects on the throat and the nose, but that is part of it and I can live with that." Despite the challenges, Sven remains positive: "I know life will not last for ever. But I am OK."
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