Guthenberg. Large crowds are expected at Gamla Ullevi, but when one of Sweden’s biggest teams was celebrated, many fans were still missing.
Nella Fisher, 38, nevertheless received a beautiful, passionate appreciation.
Nella Fisher I played 189 caps but now time is up for blue and yellow.
The centre-back, who has won the Diamond Ball three times, announced his decision at the end of September.
– It was practical, but there is a difference when the button is pressed and deployed. It was, and still is, a tough decision to make. But I feel it’s the right thing for me and us as a family. She said at the time that he clearly felt it after all these years.
The highly esteemed full-back was celebrated at Gamla Ullevi before kick-off between Sweden and France. All tickets for the match have been sold out, which this evening should mean nearly 15,000 people. But when the tribute was paid, there were still many empty seats.
But the tribute was sentimental.
Nella Fisher with his wife Micah and the couple’s two sons received the love of fans. The family gathered together, the eldest son Niu was wearing headphones, and was met with applause. Inside, she was greeted by national team manager Marika Domanski Livors, Häkan Sjostrand, general secretary and Karl-Erik Nilsson, president of the Swedish Football Association.
When pictures of Nella’s career appeared on the big screen and fans chanted “Nella”, the central defender wiped away tears.
Nella Fisher plays at Linköping. The 38-year-old’s contract expires after this season and she has not made a decision on whether there will be a continuation next season.
