Sven-Goran Eriksson is at the helm of another national team
11/05/18, 06:35
Philippines national football team's new head coach Sven-Goran Eriksson attends a press conference in metropolitan Manila, Philippines on Monday, Nov. 5, 2018. Erikkson, a former England team manager, will be the head coach for the Philippine team in the 2018 AFF Suzuki Cup later this month and the Asian Cup next year. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
Sven-Goran Eriksson is at the helm of another national team.
The 70-year-old Swede was introduced Monday as the coach of the Philippines after a famous stint with England more than a decade ago.
Eriksson has also coached Mexico and Ivory Coast, and numerous club teams including Roma, Lazio, Benfica and Manchester City.
The Philippines national football team’s new head coach Sven-Goran Eriksson, left, and team manager Dan Palami talk during a press conference in metropolitan Manila, Philippines on Monday, Nov. 5, 2018. Erikkson, a former England team manager, will be the head coach for the Philippine team in the 2018 AFF Suzuki Cup later this month and the Asian Cup next year. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
Eriksson says “I suppose one of your questions will be why I am here? It’s not easy to answer that question.”
But Ericksson says he wants to “do something a little different.”
Philippines national football team’s new head coach Sven-Goran Eriksson smiles during a press conference in metropolitan Manila, Philippines, on Monday, Nov. 5, 2018. Erikkson, a former England team manager, will be the head coach for the Philippine team in the 2018 AFF Suzuki Cup later this month and the Asian Cup next year. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
The Philippines has never reached the World Cup and lags far behind Japan and South Korea, the powers in the region.
No salary details were announced.
From left; Philippines football advertising manager Jun Miras, Philippines national football team’s new head coach Sven-Goran Eriksson, team manager Dan Palami and football adviser Scott Cooper join hands during a press conference in metropolitan Manila, Philippines on Monday, Nov. 5, 2018. Erikkson, a former England team manager, will be the head coach for the Philippine team in the 2018 AFF Suzuki Cup later this month and the Asian Cup next year. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
