By: Natasha Archary

Former England manager, Sven-Göran Eriksson has passed away at the age of 76.
Eriksson, a die-hard Liverpool supporter recently fulfilled a dying wish to manage his favourite football club.
In March, Eriksson led the Liverpool Legends at Anfield, following his pancreatic cancer diagnosis.
Eriksson passed away on Monday, 26 August surrounded by his family at home.
His passing comes following a long illness and he is survived by his children.
Liverpool FC confirmed news of Sven-Göran Eriksson’s passing on social media.
The retired Swedish football manager and former player had an illustrious career. Eriksson went on to experience major success in club management between 1977 and 2001, winning 18 trophies with a variety of league clubs in Sweden, Portugal, and Italy.
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