The Local Sweden

Sven-Göran Eriksson granted wish to manage Liverpool in charity game

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 13:38:59 +0100

The legendary Swedish football manager Sven-Göran Eriksson will fulfil a lifelong dream by managing Liverpool in a charity legends game against Ajax at Anfield next month.

Sven-Göran Eriksson vows to outstay predecessor in new coaching job

Mon, 05 Nov 2018 13:59:55 +0100

The Philippines' new Swedish head coach, ex-England manager Sven-Göran Eriksson, said on Monday he plans to stick around longer than his predecessor, who quit before taking charge of a single game.

Swedish football coach Sven-Göran Eriksson sacked by Chinese club

Wed, 14 Jun 2017 13:22:10 +0200

Swedish football coach Sven-Göran Eriksson, former England manager, was shown the door at China's second-tier Shenzhen FC on Wednesday after a run of poor results.

Sven-Göran Eriksson ditched by mega-rich Chinese club

Fri, 04 Nov 2016 08:17:11 +0100

Swedish football manager and former England coach Sven-Göran Eriksson is parting company with Shanghai SIPG, the Chinese club said on Friday, despite taking them to a third-place finish in this year's Chinese Super League (CSL).

Swedish coach Eriksson 'happy' if Fake Sheikh jailed

Fri, 07 Oct 2016 14:28:09 +0200

Sven-Göran Eriksson, the Swede who used to coach the England team, has said he would be 'extremely happy' to see an undercover reporter who once landed him in hot water jailed.

Sex scene slips into 'Svennis' Norway edition

Fri, 08 Nov 2013 12:45:00 +0100

A steamy tale in which high-profile Swedish football coach Sven-Göran "Svennis" Eriksson is caught naked on the sofa with a married woman has only seen the light of day thanks to a publishing error.

'Svennis' Eriksson in talks over Iran move

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 08:35:00 +0100

Former England manager Sven-Göran Eriksson has held talks with Persepolis FC over the prospect of becoming the Iranian football team's next coach.

'Svennis' sacked by Leicester City

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 09:02:00 +0200

Former England manager Sven-Göran Eriksson has left his position as Leicester City manager by "mutual agreement", the Championship club confirmed in a statement on their website on Monday.

Eriksson Leicester debut ends in stalemate

Sun, 17 Oct 2010 11:53:00 +0200

Sven-Göran Eriksson's first game in charge of struggling Championship side Leicester ended in a disappointing 1-1 draw against Hull on Saturday.

'Svennis' slams Capello following England draw

Fri, 15 Oct 2010 16:24:00 +0200

Former England manager Sven-Gorän Eriksson of Sweden has lashed out at current manager Fabio Capello of Italy for not treating his players like adults.

Eriksson backs England ahead of Germany clash

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 18:01:00 +0200

As the World Cup nears the end of the group stages England have received the backing of a former manager, Sven-Göran Eriksson, ahead of their second round clash with old rivals Germany.

Eriksson enters 'Jabulani' World Cup ball debate

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 13:43:00 +0200

Ivory Coast manager Sven-Göran Eriksson has joined the controversy over the Jabulani, the broadly criticized Adidas ball being used at the World Cup in South Africa, calling for a review.

Sven 'not completely happy' with draw

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 12:18:00 +0200

Sven-Göran Eriksson conceded that his Ivory Coast team had left themselves a challenge after settling for a 0-0 draw with Portugal on Tuesday, while he expressed satisfaction that captain Didier Drogba came through the match unscathed.

Swedish coaches carry African World Cup hopes

Sat, 12 Jun 2010 08:45:00 +0200

Two African nations are counting on the tactical know-how of a pair of wily to help them go far in the first ever World Cup to be held on the continent, writes AFP's Pirate Irwin.

Eriksson seeks to shrug off ghosts of tournaments past

Sat, 22 May 2010 11:56:00 +0200

Sven-Göran Eriksson is hoping to lead the Ivory Coast out of a World Cup group populated by Brazil and Portugal, sides that dumped England out of major tournaments when the Swede was at the helm.

'No hesitation over Ivory Coast job': Sven-Goran Eriksson

Mon, 05 Apr 2010 12:14:00 +0200

Former English national team coach Sven-Goran Eriksson had no qualms about accepting an offer to coach the Ivory Coast football team in the World Cup finals, he said in an interview with Swedish television on Sunday.

Disappointed Eriksson leaves Notts County

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 11:15:00 +0100

Sven-Göran Eriksson, the Swedish former England coach, has resigned from his job as director of football at English second division side Notts County after only six months in the post.

Eriksson to stay with Notts County despite Backe's departure

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 08:58:00 +0100

Sven-Göran Eriksson has vowed to continue as director of football at English fourth-tier side Notts County despite the decision by fellow Swede Hans Backe to quit as the club's trainer.

Eriksson appoints Backe as Notts County manager

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:36:00 +0100

Hans "Hasse" Backe has been named new manager of Notts County, where he will resume his partnership with fellow Swede Sven-Göran Eriksson.

Eriksson rejects Swedish top job offer

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:59:00 +0200

Former England and Mexico boss Sven-Göran Eriksson has ruled himself out as a candidate for the vacant post as Swedish national team coach.