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Former England football manager Sven-Goran Eriksson disclosed on Thursday that he has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and anticipates having "maybe a year" at best to live. The 75-year-old Swedish football figure, renowned for managing various high-profile teams and guiding England to the World Cup quarter-finals in 2002 and 2006, had previously announced his withdrawal from public appearances in February of the previous year citing "health issues."
In an interview with public broadcaster Sveriges Radio, Eriksson acknowledged the seriousness of his condition, stating, "Everyone understands that I have a disease that is not good. Everyone guesses that it's cancer, and it is. But I have to put up a fight as long as I can."
According to Eriksson, his doctor has given him a prognosis of "at best maybe a year, at worst a little less." Despite the challenging circumstances, Eriksson emphasized the importance of maintaining a positive mindset, remarking, "You have to trick your brain."
Avoiding a downward spiral into negativity, Eriksson expressed his determination not to succumb to despair. "I could think about it all the time, and sit home and mope, feel unlucky and so on. I think it's easy to end up like that," he shared with the broadcaster. Encouraging a resilient approach, he concluded by advising others to "see the positive in things" and to strive to make something good out of challenging situations.
