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 PhotoAaron 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."
The Philippines has never reached the World Cup and lags far behind Japan and South Korea, the powers in the region.
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 PhotoAaron Favila)
No salary details were announced.
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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 PhotoAaron Favila)
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Luka Doncic scored 36 points with nine rebounds and eight assists, LeBron James added 26 points with 10 assists and the Los Angeles Lakers rallied for a 120-114 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday night.
Jake LaRavia also scored 26 points against his former team and Deandre Ayton had 15 points as the Lakers earned their second home victory over the Grizzlies in three days. The consecutive victories came after Los Angeles lost four of its previous five contests.
Jaylen Wells scored 23 points for Memphis and rookie Cedric Coward scored 16 points with nine rebounds, all in the first half, but did not play after halftime because of an ankle injury.
Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 14 points and Jock Landale had 13 points with 10 rebounds for the Grizzlies, who lost their fourth consecutive game.
Memphis guard Ja Morant (calf) was out for 15th time over the past 21 games.
The Lakers trailed by 11 points with just under three minutes remaining in the third quarter before closing the period on an 8-2 run to trail 87-83.
Los Angeles tied it 92-92 on a driving layup by LaRavia with 7:14 remaining then took its first lead since the first quarter at 94-92 on another layup by LaRavia.
The teams traded the lead back and forth before the Lakers took the lead for good at 100-99 on a pullup jumper from Doncic with 5:12 remaining. Consecutive 3-pointers from Doncic put Los Angeles up 112-103 with 2:08 left.
The victory came without Rui Hachimura (calf) for the third consecutive game, while Austin Reaves (calf) missed his fourth consecutive contest.
Grizzlies: Home against the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday
Lakers: At the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday
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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) gestures during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) goes to the basket against the Memphis Grizzlies during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)
Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (8) drives against the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)
Memphis Grizzlies forward Cedric Coward (23) shoots against Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes (11) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)
Memphis Grizzlies guard Javon Small (10) shoots against Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton (5) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)
