Former Azkals coach Sven-Goran Eriksson passes away

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by Kristan Carag28 August 2024

FILE PHOTO: Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson waves to fans after joining Notts County FC as director of football in Nottingham, central England July 22, 2009. Eriksson has described his next challenge as director of football at English League Two (fourth division) club Notts County as his toughest test yet. REUTERS/Darren Staples/File Photo

The Philippine national men's football team mourns the passing of coach Sven-Goran Eriksson, who guided the squad from 2018 until 2019.

Per reports, the Swedish coach suffered from pancreatic cancer and passed away on Monday, August 27, at the age of 76.

Under Eriksson, the Filipinos advanced to the semifinals of the 2018 AFF Championship, and made their debut in the AFC Asian Cup in 2019.

"We are saddened by the news of Sven-Goran Eriksson’s passing. It will forever be a point of pride that such a legendary head coach led us in our debut in the Asian Cup in 2019," the national team said in a post in the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter

"Our deepest condolences to the loved ones he leaves behind. Rest in Peace Sven," the team added.

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