Sven-Goran Eriksson Joins Liverpool Legends for Charity Match Amid Health Battle
Liverpool Football Club has announced that former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson will be part of the LFC Legends management team for a charity match against Ajax Legends at Anfield on March 23. Despite battling terminal cancer, the 75-year-old expressed his long-time wish to manage Liverpool, and the club, along with the LFC Foundation, has warmly embraced him for the annual fundraising event.
Eriksson, a lifelong Liverpool fan, will join Ian Rush, John Barnes, and John Aldridge in the dugout. Liverpool supporters had campaigned for Eriksson to manage a Legends team, and their wish has been granted, showcasing the club's commitment to their fans.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, acknowledging Eriksson's admiration for the club, expressed a warm welcome, stating, "He's very welcome to come here and he can sit in my seat in my office and do my job for a day if he wants. That's no problem."
The charity match, presented by AXA, the club’s official training partner, aims to raise funds for the LFC Foundation. The previous Legends matches against Manchester United and Celtic generated an impressive £1.45 million, supporting essential initiatives in the Liverpool City Region and beyond. Additional Legends players will be announced in the coming weeks, and tickets for the event are available online, starting at £28 for adults.
Amid Eriksson's health battle, Liverpool fans and the football community unite in celebrating his connection to the club, turning a charity match into a heartwarming and memorable occasion for the iconic former manager.
