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Fernando Ricksen, former Netherlands’ footballer dies at 43 after battle with ALS

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epa06434422 Ex-soccer player Fernando Ricksen (L) reacts at the unveiling of his statue at the stadium of Fortuna Sittard, the Netherlands, 12 January 2018. Former AZ, Glasgow Rangers and Zenit Sint-Petersburg player Ricksen suffers from Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). EPA-EFE/MARCEL VAN HOORN

Fernando Ricksen has died aged 43 after a battle with motor neurone disease, his former club Rangers have announced.

A statement read: “Rangers is deeply saddened to announce that former player Fernando Ricksen passed away this morning following his battle with motor neurone disease.”

In January 2018 a statue was unveiled to highlight the achievements and struggles of the AZ, Glasgow Rangers and Zenit Sint-Petersburg player as he combatted a fatal form of the Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)

The Independent reports that the former Netherlands international won seven major trophies in his time at Ibrox, including two Premier League titles.

Via The Independent / EPA

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