Shocking News for Football Legend

Legendary football manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has revealed his tragic terminal cancer diagnosis came as a big shock after he felt he was "fully healthy". After collapsing and suffering a series of strokes, the former England boss was told the heartbreaking news that he should aim to "live as long as possible".

Learning to Appreciate Life

Sven kept his diagnosis a secret for almost a year but says it has taught him to "appreciate every day" and be happy whenever he wakes up in the morning. Speaking to BBC Sport, he said, "When you get a message like that, I think you appreciate every day and you're happy when you wake up in the morning and you feel okay so that's what I'm doing."

A Brave Battle Ahead

Sven's shocking revelation came earlier today during an interview on Sweden's P1 Radio. He spoke about how he suffered a stroke when he collapsed after a run near his Swedish home last year and had to see the doctors. There he was diagnosed with incurable pancreatic cancer and told he has "a year at best to live". Despite knowing about his terminal diagnosis for some time, the brave man decided to keep it a secret for a year so he could focus on spending time with his family and friends.

Support from Loved Ones

Close friend Anders Runebjer revealed that Sven decided to keep his health a secret for so long as it was the best option at the time. He said, "It has been tough for him. First of all, Sven had to accept himself that he was sick before he could talk about it. But now it has matured and he felt he wanted to share. It has been tough and difficult for everyone. Most of all for Sven, of course, but also for those close to him. We have tried to be there and support him as best we can."

A Footballing Legacy

Eriksson was in charge of the Three Lions' Golden Generation, taking charge in 2001 and leaving in 2006. He took England to the quarter-finals in two World Cups and a European Championship. As well as Frank Lampard, Steven Gerrard, and Rio Ferdinand, Eriksson also had aces like Paul Scholes, David Beckham, and Michael Owen at his disposal.