Portuguese Manager Pays Tribute to Late Swedish Football Icon Sven-Göran Eriksson

Portugal’s national football team manager Roberto Martínez has paid tribute to the late Swedish football manager Sven-Göran Eriksson, praising his innovative coaching methods and impact on the sport. During a press conference announcing the squad for upcoming Nations League matches, Martínez expressed his condolences to Eriksson’s family and friends. He recalled following Eriksson’s career in England, admiring his innovative approach to the game, and highlighting his influence on Portuguese football. Eriksson achieved notable success with clubs like Gothenburg, Benfica, and Manchester City, and also managed national teams including England and Mexico. Earlier this year, Eriksson revealed he had been diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer, with doctors giving him less than a year to live.