A year on: Lazio remember 2000 title coach Sven-Göran Eriksson | OneFootball

August 26, 2025 marks the first anniversary of the passing of Sven-Göran Eriksson, the Swedish coach who left an indelible mark on the history of Lazio.

A Year Without Sven-Göran Eriksson: Lazio Remembers the Coach of the 2000 Championship

Lazio remembers Sven-Göran Eriksson one year after his death. The Biancocelesti club, with which the Swedish coach won the championship in the 1999/2000 season, posted a photo of Eriksson with the infinity symbol on X.

Twelve months after his passing, the Biancocelesti club wanted to pay tribute to him through its official channels, remembering not only the coach but also the man capable of leading the team to one of the most glorious moments in its recent history.

The Eriksson Era: Lazio's Transformation

Arriving in Rome in the nineties, Eriksson brought a breath of modernity to Italian football, with an innovative tactical vision and group management that allowed him to build a competitive team both in Italy and Europe. Under his guidance, Lazio won the historic 2000 championship, the last won by the club, along with several national and international trophies that made those years a golden era for the fans.

The Memory of the Club and the Fans

On the anniversary, Lazio released a commemorative message that resonated among supporters, who shared images, memories, and messages of gratitude on social media. Eriksson was not just a winning coach: he represented a figure capable of creating a strong identity and bringing enthusiasm to an entire generation of fans.

A Legacy That Endures Over Time

A year after his passing, the memory of Sven-Göran Eriksson continues to live on not only through the trophies won but also thanks to the emotional bond built with the Lazio environment. His ability to combine results and humanity remains a model of reference, in a rapidly changing football world that does not forget those who have profoundly impacted its history.

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