Former England coach Eriksson died heavily in debt
Liverpool Legends manager Sven-Goran Eriksson being interviewed before a match on Mar 23, 2024. (File photo: Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff)
Swedish football manager Sven-Goran Eriksson, the first foreigner to lead the England national team, died with debts of over £3.8 million (US$4.64 million) following years of financial mismanagement.
Eriksson, who died in August last year at the age of 76 having earlier announced that he was terminally ill with pancreatic cancer, left assets worth £4.8 million but owed £8.64 million.
Most of Eriksson's debts were tax related in the UK, owing £7.25 million to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), according to Swedish media reports.
Eriksson, who managed England between 2001 and 2006, had previously spoken of losing £10 million to a financial adviser and admitted that he had no idea how much money he had or where it was.
