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Former England Manager Sven-Goran Eriksson Dies at 76 After Battle with Cancer
Former England football manager, Sven-Goran Eriksson, has passed away at the age of 76. His family confirmed the sad news on Monday in a brief statement, noting that he died peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones, after a prolonged battle with illness.
“Sven-Goran Eriksson has passed away. After a long illness, SGE died during the morning at home, surrounded by family,” the statement read.
The Swedish football icon had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, a condition he revealed earlier this year, stating that doctors had given him “a year to live, at best.” Despite this grim prognosis, Eriksson remained close to his family during his final months.
Eriksson’s distinguished coaching career spanned decades, during which he managed some of Europe’s elite football clubs. He held managerial roles at prestigious teams such as Benfica, Roma, Fiorentina, Sampdoria, and Lazio.
He also became well-known for his time as the head coach of the England national team, where he left a significant mark on English football.
His death marks the loss of a revered figure in the football world, known for his tactical prowess and his contributions to the sport across various leagues and national teams.
José Mourinho has shared his thoughts on the 2026 Ballon d’Or award and what he believes makes a player deserving of the prestigious honour.
Mourinho was asked about the players in contention for the award and stated that, in his opinion, the best player in the world does not necessarily have to be the one who wins trophies.
He said: “For me, the best player in the world can also be one without trophies.”
The 2026 Ballon d’Or race is currently dominated by several top contenders, with Harry Kane, Lamine Yamal, Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé, Lionel Messi and other nominees are also in contention.
The 2026 Ballon d’Or nominees have been revealed, showing the players who have the chance to win the Ballon d’Or award this year.
Here is the list of players nominated for the 2026 Ballon d’Or:
- Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid, England)
- Pau Cubarsí (Barcelona, Spain)
- Marc Cucurella (Chelsea/Real Madrid, Spain)
- Ousmane Dembélé (Paris Saint-Germain, France)
- Luis Díaz (Bayern Munich, Colombia)
- Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United, Portugal)
- Gabriel (Arsenal, Brazil)
- Erling Haaland (Manchester City, Norway)
- Achraf Hakimi (Paris Saint-Germain, Morocco)
- Harry Kane (Bayern Munich, England)
- Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (Paris Saint-Germain, Georgia)
- Lamine Yamal (Barcelona, Spain)
- Sadio Mané (Al-Nassr, Senegal)
- Marquinhos (Paris Saint-Germain, Brazil)
- Lautaro Martínez (Inter Milan, Argentina)
- Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid, France)
- Nuno Mendes (Paris Saint-Germain, Portugal)
- Lionel Messi (Inter Miami, Argentina)
- João Neves (Paris Saint-Germain, Portugal)
- Michael Olise (Bayern Munich, France)
- Willian Pacho (Paris Saint-Germain, Ecuador)
- Julián Quiñones (Al-Qadsiah, México)
- Declan Rice (Arsenal, England)
- Rodri (Manchester City, Spain)
- Fabián Ruiz (Paris Saint-Germain, Spain)
- William Saliba (Arsenal, France)
- Ferran Torres (Barcelona, Spain)
- Dayot Upamecano (Bayern Munich, France)
- Vinícius Jr. (Real Madrid, Brazil)
- Vitinha (Paris Saint-Germain, Portugal)
Barcelona footballer Lamine Yamal has spoken about the Ballon d’Or award and shared how he will not campaign for the award.
He said: “I don’t think I need to campaign for the Ballon d’Or. Everyone is entitled to think whatever they want.
“I’m not here to campaign, and I’m not going to beg for anything. That’s your job. It’s not on me.
“Winning the Ballon d’Or does not depend on me. The work we’ve done with Barça and the national team has been unbelievable.
“I’ll be grateful to my teammates at Barça and with the national team if I win it, of course.”
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