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Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson to fulfill dream of managing Liverpool amid cancer battle

Published: 13 February 2024 at 11:26

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Sven-Goran Eriksson, who revealed he has terminal cancer last month, will be part of Liverpool\'s management team for an upcoming charity match against Ajax Legends on March 23. Liverpool fans campaigned for Eriksson to manage the team, and the club confirmed his participation. Eriksson expressed his lifelong desire to manage Liverpool and will join a dugout of LFC legends for the annual LFC Foundation charity match. Despite his regret at England\'s performance during his five-year stint as coach, Eriksson had the opportunity to work with notable players like David Beckham, Steven Gerrard, and Wayne Rooney.

Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson to fulfill dream of managing Liverpool amid cancer battle Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson to fulfill dream of managing Liverpool amid cancer battle Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson to fulfill dream of managing Liverpool amid cancer battle

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