Nancy Dell'Olio
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Annunziata Dell'Olio, better known as Nancy Dell'Olio, is an Italian-American property lawyer who first came to public notice as the girlfriend of Sven-Göran Eriksson
, then manager of the England national football team
.
in the Province of Barletta-Andria-Trani
.
In June 2007, Dell'Olio had an autobiography published titled My Beautiful Game.
In December 2008, Dell'Olio was interviewed on the BBC news analysis programme Newsnight
, but, according to interviewer Jeremy Paxman
, no one could understand what she said.
In 2011, Dell'Olio took part in the BBC1 show Strictly Come Dancing
. On 30 October, she and partner Anton du Beke
were eliminated.
projects in the UK and in Kenya. She stated, "I have always been a great admirer of the principles and values behind the work of the Red Cross. The thing that really impressed me is that the Red Cross seems to go everywhere, more than any other charity."
Dell'Olio is the chairwoman of Truce International, the British-based charity she founded with Eriksson, which aims to use football as a means of uniting people in areas affected by war.
Dell'Olio is a member of the Accademia Apulia UK
.
, the manager of the Lazio football team
, and they began a relationship six months later. In 2001, Eriksson became manager of the England team
, and he and Dell'Olio relocated to London
. In early 2002, Eriksson had a short-lived affair with television presenter Ulrika Jonsson
, but he returned to Dell'Olio. In August 2004, Eriksson had an affair with secretary Faria Alam
. Dell'Olio was upset but chose to stay with Eriksson. The couple eventually split up in August 2007.
Dell'Olio is in a relationship with Sir Trevor Nunn
.
Sven-Göran Eriksson
Sven-Göran Eriksson , in Sweden commonly referred to just by his nickname Svennis, is a Swedish ex-football manager. From October 2010 to October 2011 he managed Football League Championship side Leicester City....
, then manager of the England national football team
England national football team
The England national football team represents England in association football and is controlled by the Football Association, the governing body for football in England. England is the joint oldest national football team in the world, alongside Scotland, whom they played in the world's first...
.
Early life
Dell'Olio was born in New York in 1961 where her mother Antonia was born and her immigrant father ran a series of delicatessens. The eldest of four children, at the age of five her family moved back to Italy, to the town of BisceglieBisceglie
Bisceglie is a town and comune on the Adriatic Sea, with a population of c. 54,000, in the province of Barletta-Andria-Trani, Apulia , southern Italy....
in the Province of Barletta-Andria-Trani
Province of Barletta-Andria-Trani
The Province of Barletta-Andria-Trani is a province of Italy in the Apulia region. The establishment of the province took effect in June 2009, and Andria was appointed as its seat of government on May 21, 2010....
.
Projects
In 2005, Dell'Olio hosted the show Footballers' Cribs on MTV. She gave viewers tours of the luxury homes of English football players. "Nancy is a dream signing for us," said series executive producer Sean Murphy. "She's the first lady of football, so is in the perfect position to give us a real insider's view."In June 2007, Dell'Olio had an autobiography published titled My Beautiful Game.
In December 2008, Dell'Olio was interviewed on the BBC news analysis programme Newsnight
Newsnight
Newsnight is a BBC Television current affairs programme noted for its in-depth analysis and often robust cross-examination of senior politicians. Jeremy Paxman has been its main presenter for over two decades....
, but, according to interviewer Jeremy Paxman
Jeremy Paxman
Jeremy Dickson Paxman is a British journalist, author and television presenter. He has worked for the BBC since 1977. He is noted for a forthright and abrasive interviewing style, particularly when interrogating politicians...
, no one could understand what she said.
In 2011, Dell'Olio took part in the BBC1 show Strictly Come Dancing
Strictly Come Dancing (series 9)
The ninth series of Strictly Come Dancing began on 10 September 2011 with a Launch Show, and the live shows started on 30 September and 1 October 2011. The show was broadcast from Wembley Arena on 19 November with all proceeds going to the BBC charity, Children in Need...
. On 30 October, she and partner Anton du Beke
Anton du Beke
Anton du Beke is a British ballroom dancer and television presenter. His professional dance partner since 1997 has been Erin Boag. With Boag, he won the IDTA Classic in England in November 2003.-Family and early life:...
were eliminated.
Charity works
Dell'Olio has visited British Red CrossBritish Red Cross
The British Red Cross Society is the United Kingdom branch of the worldwide impartial humanitarian organisation the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. The society was formed in 1870, and is a registered charity with over 31,000 volunteers and 2,600 staff. At the heart of their work...
projects in the UK and in Kenya. She stated, "I have always been a great admirer of the principles and values behind the work of the Red Cross. The thing that really impressed me is that the Red Cross seems to go everywhere, more than any other charity."
Dell'Olio is the chairwoman of Truce International, the British-based charity she founded with Eriksson, which aims to use football as a means of uniting people in areas affected by war.
Dell'Olio is a member of the Accademia Apulia UK
Accademia Apulia
Accademia Apulia UK is a non-profit organization founded in April 2008 in London, offering a creative platform and a network of support to anyone wishing to further their career in the United Kingdom. The Accademia provides a dynamic forum so members can stay in touch and share professional...
.
Personal life
In May 1998, Dell'Olio was introduced to Sven-Goran ErikssonSven-Göran Eriksson
Sven-Göran Eriksson , in Sweden commonly referred to just by his nickname Svennis, is a Swedish ex-football manager. From October 2010 to October 2011 he managed Football League Championship side Leicester City....
, the manager of the Lazio football team
S.S. Lazio
Società Sportiva Lazio, commonly referred to as Lazio, is a professional Italian football club based in Rome. The team, founded in 1900, play in the Serie A and have spent most of their history in the top tier of Italian football...
, and they began a relationship six months later. In 2001, Eriksson became manager of the England team
England national football team manager
The role of an England national football team manager was first established in May 1947 with the appointment of Walter Winterbottom. Before this, the England team was selected by the "International Selection Committee", a process in which the Football Association would select coaches and trainers...
, and he and Dell'Olio relocated to London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
. In early 2002, Eriksson had a short-lived affair with television presenter Ulrika Jonsson
Ulrika Jonsson
Eva Ulrika Jonsson is a Swedish television presenter in the UK, who became famous as a TV-am weather presenter and moved on to present Gladiators and became a team captain of the show Shooting Stars.-Early life:...
, but he returned to Dell'Olio. In August 2004, Eriksson had an affair with secretary Faria Alam
Faria Alam
Faria Alam is a former Football Association secretary.-Background:Alam was born on 13 February 1966 in Dhaka, Bangladesh to a moderate and educated Muslim family. Her father was a Pakistani bank employee and her Bangladeshi mother, with two brothers and one sister...
. Dell'Olio was upset but chose to stay with Eriksson. The couple eventually split up in August 2007.
Dell'Olio is in a relationship with Sir Trevor Nunn
Trevor Nunn
Sir Trevor Robert Nunn, CBE is an English theatre, film and television director. Nunn has been the Artistic Director for the Royal Shakespeare Company, the Royal National Theatre, and, currently, the Theatre Royal, Haymarket. He has directed musicals and dramas for the stage, as well as opera...
.