Eriksson

British

/ ˈɛrɪksən /

noun

Sven-Goran (ˈsfɛnˈɡɜːrən). born 1948, Swedish football manager; honours as a club manager include the UEFA Cup (1982) with Gothenburg, three Portuguese league titles with Benfica (1983, 1984, 1990), and the Italian league with Lazio (2000); head coach of the England national team (2001–06)

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"Before, the role models were artists and musicians," said Ronny Eriksson, founder of entrepreneurship studio New Nordic Way in Finland.

From Barron's ● Aug. 2, 2026

Probably the most surprising selection in any England squad for a major tournament was when Sven-Goran Eriksson called up 17-year-old Arsenal forward Theo Walcott for the 2006 World Cup.

From BBC ● May 21, 2026

"I decided to take Theo this morning," Eriksson said when he revealed his squad.

From BBC ● May 21, 2026

Much of the criticism was aimed at Eriksson – his rigid system, which did not make the most of his talented players, his conservative tactics and the celebrity culture around the team and their partners.

From BBC ● May 10, 2026

For a discussion on so-called "Disease-proof Wheats" consult Eriksson & Henning, Die Getreideroste.

From Disease in Plants by H. Marshall Ward

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