'Anything we can do' – Pep Guardiola sends touching message to former Man City manager Sven-Goran Eriksson following terminal cancer diagnosis

Pep Guardiola has expressed his admiration for Sven-Goran Eriksson after he revealed that he could have less than a year to live.

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• Eriksson reveals cancer diagnosis
• Has 'less than a year' to live
• Guardiola sends his wishes to Eriksson

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  On Thursday, Eriksson announced to the public that he had received a terminal cancer diagnosis earlier. The Swede estimated that, in the "best case," he might not have much longer than a year left to live. Before spending a season as manager of Manchester City, Eriksson guided England to the quarterfinals of three major tournaments during his tenure as manager from 2001 to 2006.

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• WHAT GUARDIOLA SAID

  The Spaniard said to club media: "[He's] a true gentleman… it’s really sad news. I admire the courage to explain the situation. He’ll be with his loved ones… Of course, all of us have huge support… anything we can do, we will do it."

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  The former Man City boss received a lot of support from the footballing world after his revelation regarding the diagnosis and the timeline for the cancer. From 1997 until 2001, Eriksson enjoyed a trophy-filled tenure at Lazio. He won several trophies, such as the Serie A championship in 2000, the European Cup Winners' Cup (1999), and the Coppa Italia and Italian Supercup in 1998 and 2000, respectively.

• WHAT NEXT?

  For Guardiola and his men, the next match comes up in the form of Eddie Howe's Newcastle United who have struggled over the last couple of months. The match will take place at St. James' Park on Saturday, January 13.