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Molde Confirms ALS Diagnosis for Former Norway and Sheffield Wednesday Midfielder Petter Rudi

The 52-year-old continues in a Molde scouting role with public backing from both clubs.

Overview

  • Molde, which announced the diagnosis Monday, said the former midfielder and current club scout has ALS.
  • Sheffield Wednesday posted a message on X offering love and support to their ex-player and his family.
  • Rudi played for Wednesday in the late 1990s and represented Norway at senior level during his career.
  • ALS is the most common form of motor neurone disease, which damages nerve cells that control movement and has no cure.
  • Molde chief executive Vegard Storvik praised Rudi’s openness and strength and said the club will rally around him.