Sven Goran Eriksson’s ex-lover Nancy Dell’Olio reacts to terminal most cancers information
Shock information of Sven Goran Eriksson’s terminal most cancers analysis has hit Nancy Dell’Olio laborious.
The former England supervisor’s ex-partner of shut 10 years has reacted to the latest revelation that Eriksson may have lower than 12 months to reside. Eriksson, 75, introduced this week that he has been battling pancreatic most cancers and has about one 12 months to reside “at best.”
Lawyer and media character Dell’Olio, 62, met the Swede in 1998 and shortly struck up a romance with the tactician. And regardless of what gave the impression to be a generally turbulent relationship, Dell’Olio spoke emotionally about her former flame in response to his tragic well being replace.
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“I didn’t think 2024 would open with more bad news. I knew that Sven was ill, but it hurts so much to hear this,” mentioned Dell’Olio – whose mom not too long ago died in Italy – in response to the information. She informed the Daily Mail: “It’s a really negative moment.
“In September my mom died and I am unable to recover from this loss. It’s like having an open wound that as an alternative of therapeutic retains getting worse. Sven’s announcement was devastating. I knew he wasn’t properly, however listening to his phrases actually. Life may be merciless.”
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It’s understood Eriksson stored his situation personal for a couple of 12 months earlier than going public together with his analysis. Despite their courtship ending in 2007 following a number of dishonest scandals on Eriksson’s half, Dell’Olio spoke with affection relating to her days by his aspect.
“There have been great durations: the scudetto [Serie A league title] with Lazio was a basic step for us,” she continued. “The crazy fans, the great warmth that arose around the team, the successes: they were exciting days.”
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Former Manchester City and Leicester coach Eriksson did not coax the identical affection from Ulrika Jonsson. Eriksson had an affair with TV character Jonsson throughout his relationship with Dell’Olio in early 2002.
“I don’t have anything to say about Sven. #nada,” she posted on Instagram in chilly trend. “Not a decent person”.
