Lars Lagerbäck

Football manager, UEFA Euro 200 Sweden

Lars Lagerbäck - Football manager, UEFA Euro 200 Sweden
Born

July 16th, 1948
77 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Sweden

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A football manager and former player, contributed significantly to the sport. Managed the Swedish national team, guiding them to the UEFA Euro 2000 and 2004 tournaments. Later served as head coach for the Nigerian national team during the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Also held managerial roles at various club levels across Sweden and Norway.

Managed Sweden at UEFA Euro 2000 and 2004

Coached Nigeria at 2018 FIFA World Cup

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