March 23rd 2024.
Sven Goran Eriksson, the esteemed manager known for his successful career with teams like Roma, Lazio, Manchester City, and Leicester City, has recently been in the news as he prepares to lead the Liverpool FC Legends team against Ajax this weekend. However, amidst the excitement of the upcoming match, there was a bittersweet moment as Eriksson was shown heartfelt messages of support from his former players in England's 'Golden Generation'. This emotional moment left Eriksson wiping away tears as he continues to battle terminal cancer.
The news of Eriksson's diagnosis came as a shock to the football world in January, with the 76-year-old revealing that he had 'at best a year to live'. It was a sudden and unexpected turn of events, as he had collapsed during a 5km run in early 2023 and was later told that he had suffered a stroke and had cancer. Tributes poured in from all corners, with fans and players alike offering their support and well wishes.
One particular campaign caught the attention of many, as there was a push to grant Eriksson his wish of managing Liverpool at Anfield for this weekend's charity match against Ajax. As a lifelong Liverpool supporter, this was a dream come true for Eriksson. And to add to the excitement, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp welcomed him with open arms. It was later confirmed that Eriksson would join Sir Kenny Dalglish and Ian Rush as part of the management team for the match.
The highly anticipated match is expected to draw a crowd of 59,655, with star-studded players like Steven Gerrard, Jerzy Dudek, Sami Hyypia, Fernando Torres, and Dirk Kuyt set to take the field for the Liverpool FC Legends team. In the build-up to the match, Channel 4 caught up with Eriksson, and there was a heartwarming moment as he was shown a series of tributes from his former players, including Joe Cole, Paul Scholes, and Gary Neville.
Cole, who played for both England and Chelsea, expressed his gratitude for Eriksson's support throughout his career, especially in making his dream of playing for England at a World Cup twice a reality. Scholes, a Manchester United legend, also shared his appreciation for the opportunity to play for England under Eriksson, even though he wished he had done better. And former Liverpool and Real Madrid striker, Michael Owen, sent his best wishes to Eriksson and hoped he was enjoying watching the current England team ahead of the upcoming Euro 2024.
Eriksson also received messages from other players like Steven Gerrard, who expressed his excitement to have his former manager lead the team at Anfield, and Owen Hargreaves, who credited Eriksson for changing his career and life. The emotional impact of these messages was evident as Eriksson thanked Channel 4 for putting together the heartfelt tribute.
It's clear that Eriksson has left a lasting impact on his former players and fans, as he is fondly remembered for leading England's 'Golden Generation' from 2001 to 2006. As the football world comes together to support him in his battle against cancer, it's heartwarming to see the love and appreciation he continues to receive.
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