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Sven-Goran Eriksson in emotional final goodbye and admits how he wants people to remember him

Sven-Goran Eriksson is seen giving an emotional final goodbye and admits how he wants people to remember him in a new documentary.

The former England football manager, has shared farewell with the public following his diagnosis with pancreatic cancer, which he announced in January 2024.

At 76, Eriksson has been candid about his health, indicating he might have a year to live at best. Now, his goodbye message was not just about his farewell, but also about how he hopes to be remembered.

He expressed a desire for people to remember him as “a good man,” focusing on his personal legacy rather than just his professional achievements, including making history as England’s first foreign manager in 2001, managing the team for five years.

Despite having what was often called the ‘Golden Generation’ of players, England’s performance under him was marked by quarter-final exits in major tournaments, such as the 2002 and 2006 World Cups and 2004 Euros.

His personal life, particularly his relationships with women, and affairs he had, often overshadowed his managerial tactics in the media.

More recently, since his diagnosis, he’s gone on a farewell tour, visiting former clubs where he was celebrated by fans and former colleagues.

A new documentary on Amazon Prime Video, titled ‘Sven’, looks into his life, career, and a poignant moment of his farewell, providing insight into his journey and how he wishes to be remembered.

Eriksson’s farewell has been a moment of reflection for many in the football community, highlighting not just his managerial tactics but his human side, his battles, and his legacy beyond the pitch.

Speaking on a new Amazon Prime documentary about his life, titled ‘Sven’, he issued a goodbye message, telling fans and viewers watching: “Don’t be sorry… smile”.

“I had a good life, yes. I think we all are scared of the day when it’s finished, when we die. But the life is about death as well. You have to learn to accept it, of what it is.

“Hopefully at the end, people will say, ‘Yeah, he was a good man’. But everyone will not say that.

“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 crowd. It’s been fantastic. Take care of yourself, and take care of your life, and live it. Bye.”

Opening up about his various flings, Eriksson admitted he was “stupid” but insisted he never did anything illegal.

He said: “Sex is one of the good things in life for all of us. She was not married. I was not married.

“Probably I was stupid but I think I didn’t do anything criminal. I didn’t really disturb anyone.” He then added: “I had a good life, maybe too good. You have to pay for it.”

There was a huge amount of messages on Twitter with Sven-Goran Eriksson in an emotional final goodbye and admits how he wants people to remember him…

@paulp_123: Amazing that he was given the chance of fulfilling one of his dreams to managing the team he loves, he looked so happy and proud. Memories his family will cherish. Life’s so cruel. Will leave us far too young. Football will miss him. ❤️🙏

@whothecapfit1: I love Sven like one of our own he loves England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 after Sweden 🇸🇪 too always said we when England playing even when he wasn’t manager incredibly sad this 😔

@BonnyLad1892: gosh this is so sad 😭

@craftysan34: Hopefully, he has longer than thinks. A legend of the game.

@joppadoni: Thinking of you Sven, you won’t read this. You’ll never know. But there are Many folks who adore you. I am one of them. x

@RMZCityblue: I loved goin to the pub and supporting England back then. He fuckin did us proud. Was Buzzin when city announced him. Remember all the players comin in? Though we were gettin top 4, in December 😂😂😂

@D__Melb: Still the best England manager this century, that 2002-2004 team played amazing football.

@GrahamBarratt1: Always liked Sven; even before he became England manager. Never forget that Lazio team of 2000. And we’ll always have 1 September 2001… Go easy Sir ❤

@dambury67: You Will Never Walk Alone Sven.

@clarkielcfc: Could never forget his time with us, what a guy. Proper gutting this one is 😔💙

@_SamAddison: Ah man that’s rough. What a legend 💙

@LiTiebackheel: When we’re all moaning about football it means nothing really, have a laugh, enjoy, keep going, who’s arsed, we wear different colours and so what? Rest well Sven 💙

@ForgottenScouse: Bloody hell. Chopping onions on a wednesday morning

@Cscotttyy: Heavy for a Wednesday morning man ❤️‍🩹

@laurendugdale_: This truly breaks my heart 💔

@DaleBarrett4: Heartbreaking that

@nik0_mcr: I know it sounds like such a childish thing, but seriously – this man brought back my love for City. Didn’t care about who we bought, who played, whatever. There was just a liveliness that felt right.

@phil_dfc: Who the fuck is cutting onions? He’s handled this absolutely awful situation with such grace and dignity just goes to show the absolute measure of the man

@WillB_2003: This is heartbreaking, but the fact he’s chosen to deliver this message shows the courage of the man. Hope Sven finds peace 🕊️

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