Sven Goran Eriksson’s former lover Nancy Dell Olio has paid tribute to the ex England boss after he handed away on Monday morning aged 76 following his battle in opposition to pancreatic most cancers.
The lawyer, 63, and the Swede beforehand had a ten 12 months relationship and have been thought to have by no means married, however Nancy referred to him as her husband as she mirrored on their years collectively within the heartfelt publish.
The glamorous Italian – who left her husband Giancarlo Massa for the coach – was a relentless by his facet and pictured with him at a number of tournaments.
Nancy took to her Instagram to share a slew of beforehand unseen pictures of the pair of them collectively.
One loved-up snap noticed her sitting in Sven’s lap laughing, as he wrapped his arms round her waist, whereas one other noticed the pair gazing adoringly into one another’s eyes.
Sven Goran Eriksson’s former lover Nancy Dell Olio has paid tribute to the ex England boss. after he handed away on Monday morning aged 76 following his battle in opposition to pancreatic most cancers
The lawyer, 63, and the Swede beforehand had a ten 12 months relationship and have been thought to have by no means married, however Nancy referred to him as her husband as she mirrored on their years collectively within the heartfelt publish
Nancy took to her Instagram to share a slew of beforehand unseen pictures of the pair of them along with one loved-up snap seeing the pair gazing adoringly into one another’s eyes
Within the caption she referred to as Sven her ‘ex-husband’ and mirrored on the ups and downs of the connection, however insisted that ‘love by no means really fades’.
Nancy wrote: ‘It’s with a heavy coronary heart that I share the passing of my ex-husband, Sven. Although our relationship had its ups and downs, I select to recollect the great occasions we shared and the moments that introduced pleasure to our lives.
‘I’ll at all times maintain onto these cherished recollections and prolong my deepest condolences to his household, in addition to his beloved kids, Lina and Johan.
‘If you love somebody, that love by no means really fades. Relaxation in peace, Sven. You may be missed.’
A number of of Nancy’s followers took to the feedback to write down messages of condolence, together with WAG Rebekah Vardy who shared pink coronary heart emojis.
Sven and Nancy met in 1998 when he was supervisor at Rome membership Lazio and started their romance, three years earlier than he bought the job as England supervisor.
She moved with Sven to London after he bought the highest job, however it wasn’t lengthy earlier than he launched into an affair with Swedish tv presenter Ulrika Jonsson initially of 2002.
Nancy caught by Sven, however he then had one other affair in 2004 with the then Soccer Affiliation secretary Faria Alam.
Within the caption she referred to as Sven her ‘ex-husband’ and mirrored on the ups and downs of the connection, however insisted that ‘love by no means really fades’
Sven and Nancy met in 1998 when he was supervisor at Rome membership Lazio and started their romance, three years earlier than he bought the job as England supervisor (pictured in 2006)
She moved with Sven to London after he bought the highest job, however it wasn’t lengthy earlier than he launched into an affair with Swedish tv presenter Ulrika Jonsson (pictured in 2021) initially of 2002
Nancy caught by Sven, however he then had one other affair in 2004 with the then Soccer Affiliation secretary Faria Alam (pictured in 2005)
The story of the second affair was main information as a result of Faria had additionally had an affair with the then FA CEO, Mark Palios.
Regardless of the media storm, Nancy selected to stick with Sven and when he led England to the World Cup in Germany in 2006, flamboyant Nancy, wearing designer outfits, organised events for the WAGS of their base at Baden Baden.
Nonetheless, the couple finally went their separate methods in August 2007 after a decade collectively.
Writing about their relationship in her guide My Stunning Sport, Nancy gushed: ‘I am proud to have talked in regards to the lovely love story that linked me to Sven, it is one of many two nice love tales of my life.’
Talking on a Amazon Prime documentary about his life, Sven spoke candidly about his affairs, however insisted that ‘intercourse is among the good issues in life for all of us’, he wasn’t married and did not break any hearts.
Speaking about when his fling with Ulrika emerged, he mentioned: ‘Intercourse is among the good issues in life for all of us. She was not married. I used to be not married.
‘In all probability I used to be silly however I feel I did not do something prison. I did not actually disturb anybody.’
He defined how Nancy had wished to depart him, however modified her thoughts, saying: ‘She liked it. The stress. She was a woman from the higher lessons in Rome. She favored to exit with vital individuals.
‘To start with I did not react very a lot. However you do not change individuals at a sure age. It was not peace in my home at all times.’
Regardless of the media storm, Nancy selected to stick with Sven and when he led England to the World Cup in Germany in 2006, flamboyant Nancy, wearing designer outfits, organised events for the WAGS of their base at Baden Baden (pictured collectively in 2006)
Talking on a Amazon Prime documentary about his life, Sven spoke candidly about his affairs, however insisted that ‘intercourse is among the good issues in life for all of us’, he wasn’t married and did not break any hearts
Nancy additionally appeared on the documentary, and admitted she liked Sven, saying: ‘The primary impression that I had about Sven, individuals in energy at all times have further, further intercourse attraction. I felt in love.
‘It wasn’t one thing that I used to be searching for. I used to be married and I left my husband to begin my journey with Sven.
‘We have been Sven and Nancy for the reason that first date. I used to be the primary woman of English soccer and there was by no means going to be one other one after me.’
Sven revealed in January that he had ‘greatest case a 12 months’ to reside following his pancreatic most cancers prognosis.
After his announcement, Nancy referred to as the information ‘devastating’, saying she ‘knew he was sick’ however had no concept of the extent of his situation.
On the time she advised MailOnline: ‘I did not assume 2024 would open with extra unhealthy information. I knew that Sven was sick, however it hurts a lot to listen to this.
‘It is a actually destructive second. In September my mom died and I can not recover from this loss. It is like having an open wound that as a substitute of therapeutic retains getting worse.
‘Sven’s announcement was devastating. I knew he wasn’t effectively, however listening to his phrases actually. Life could be merciless.’
Sven revealed in January that he had ‘greatest case a 12 months’ to reside following his pancreatic most cancers prognosis
After his announcement, Nancy referred to as the information ‘devastating’, saying she ‘knew he was sick’ however had no concept of the extent of his situation
The Italian additionally shared her devastation at Sven’s prognosis when she made an look on Unfastened Girls initially of the 12 months and admitted she had no concept that Sven had ‘at greatest a 12 months to reside’
‘I used to be shocked once I realized he was significantly sick however I realized from the press that he solely had a 12 months. I did not know. I discover it so troublesome to deal with the concept’, she mentioned
Nancy additionally revealed that she and Sven have been attributable to get married, however mentioned that life had bought in the best way.
When requested about studies that they had been attributable to tie the knot she mentioned: ‘Sure however it by no means occurred.
‘Life by no means is aware of what awaits you, modifications have occurred, troublesome days have arrived and lots of trials to face.’
The Italian additionally shared her devastation at Sven’s prognosis when she made an look on Unfastened Girls initially of the 12 months and admitted she had no concept that Sven had ‘at greatest a 12 months to reside’.
She confessed she was feeling ‘very emotional’ after she realized he had most cancers.
Sven grew to become the primary overseas supervisor of the England nationwide workforce in 2001 andguided the so-called ‘golden technology’ of stars together with David Beckham, Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard (pictured in 2006)
Nancy advised the panel: ‘I realized a 12 months in the past. I knew it was critical. I used to be more than happy that he determined to go public as a result of he acquired such help and I feel he made the precise determination.
‘I used to be shocked once I realized he was significantly sick however I realized from the press that he solely had a 12 months. I did not know. I discover it so troublesome to deal with the concept you solely have a 12 months. It is not 90 minutes but. I do imagine in miracles.’
Nancy, who lower a glamorous determine along with her bouncy blow-dry and pink blazer on the present, mentioned she was at an airport in New York when she first heard Sven had gone public along with his prognosis.
‘I used to be one in all solely 4 those that have been allowed to know. He phoned from Italy, I signed the contract. I am coming again tomorrow.’
Sven grew to become the primary overseas supervisor of the England nationwide workforce in 2001, taking cost of 67 matches till 2006. He led the gifted squad to quarter-finals of the 2002 and 2006 World Cups, and on the 2004 European Championships.
He additionally managed Swedish, Portuguese and Italian golf equipment, successful main trophies within the Nineteen Eighties and Nineties earlier than taking up the England job.
Main the tributes after his demise was the Prince of Wales, who tweeted: ‘Unhappy to listen to in regards to the passing of Sven-Göran Eriksson. I met him a number of occasions as England supervisor and was at all times struck by his charisma and keenness for the sport.
In the meantime, David Beckham shared a heart-breaking tribute to Sven on Instagram – that includes what seems to be his closing assembly with the ex-England supervisor
‘My ideas are along with his household and buddies. A real gentleman of the sport. W.’
In the meantime, David Beckham shared a heart-breaking tribute to Sven on Instagram – that includes what seems to be his closing assembly with the ex-England supervisor.
Becks’ social media publish contains a silent clip of him and the late Swede, 76, strolling, speaking and laughing at what seems to be Eriksson’s house in Sunne on an unspecified date.
Beckham wrote: ‘We laughed, we cried & we knew we have been saying goodbye.
‘Sven thanks for at all times being the particular person you have got at all times been , passionate , caring, calm & a real gentleman.
‘I can be endlessly grateful for you making me your captain however I’ll endlessly maintain these final recollections of this present day with you and your loved ones.
‘Thanks Sven and in your final phrases to me: ‘Will probably be okay’.’
