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JCtips · 07-05-2008, 22:44

Latest reports in Portugal are that he might be on his way back to coach Benfica

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Club president Luis F. Vieira and player Rui Costa (at the end of the season he'll take over as Director of Football Operations) flew to Manchester today in a private jet and met Sven.

Eriksson started his career with hometown Swedish Club Gotemborg where he won a UEFA Cup beating Hamburg (Germany)...huge upset at the time.

He then moved to Benfica the following season to leave a HUGE mark at the club and in Portuguese football at the time (early 80's).
He won two Portuguese Leagues (1982/83, 1983/84) and one Portuguese Cup (1982/83) and Benfica lost the UEFA Cup final to Belgium's Anderlecht (I was at the stadium

...) that season.

He moved to Italy to coach AS Roma and Fiorentina and later on returned to Benfica.
In his 2nd spell in Portugal, he won a SuperCup (1989) , a League (1990/91) and took the club to the Champions League (different nominations at the time) final where he lost 1-0 to AC Milan.

Most of the fans just love him at Benfica and I do hope he returns.

JC

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JCtips Shrewdie Punter Join Date: 17 Sep 2007 Location: Portugal Age: 41 Posts: 836 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: Sven Latest reports in Portugal are that he might be on his way back to coach Benfica ! Club president Luis F. Vieira and player Rui Costa (at the end of the season he'll take over as Director of Football Operations) flew to Manchester today in a private jet and met Sven. Eriksson started his career with hometown Swedish Club Gotemborg where he won a UEFA Cup beating Hamburg (Germany)...huge upset at the time. He then moved to Benfica the following season to leave a HUGE mark at the club and in Portuguese football at the time (early 80's). He won two Portuguese Leagues (1982/83, 1983/84) and one Portuguese Cup (1982/83) and Benfica lost the UEFA Cup final to Belgium's Anderlecht (I was at the stadium ...) that season. He moved to Italy to coach AS Roma and Fiorentina and later on returned to Benfica. In his 2nd spell in Portugal, he won a SuperCup (1989) , a League (1990/91) and took the club to the Champions League (different nominations at the time) final where he lost 1-0 to AC Milan. Most of the fans just love him at Benfica and I do hope he returns. JC __________________ www.jctips.com Over-prepare! Luck is basically an opportunity you take advantage of when you are prepared. Last edited by JCtips; 07-05-2008 at 22:48.