Former England, Lazio and Manchester City coach Sven Goran Eriksson has passed away. He was 76.
Eriksson passed away after a long battle with illness. He was surrounded by family and loved ones at his home this morning.
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A statement from the Eriksson family read: "After a long illness, Sven-Goran Eriksson died during the morning at home surrounded by family. The closest mourners are daughter Lina; son Johan with wife Amana and granddaughter Sky; father Sven; girlfriend Yanisette with son Alcides; brother Lars-Erik with wife Jumnong.
"The family asks for respect for their wish to mourn in private and not be contacted.
"Condolences and greetings can be left on the website www.svengoraneriksson.com."