Former Rangers star Fernando Ricksen dies aged 43 after battle with motor neurone disease (Metro)

Former Glasgow Rangers star Fernando Ricksen has died at the age of 43 following a battle with motor neurone disease.

Ricksen, who spent six years at Ibrox, announced he was suffering from the disease in October 2013.

‘Rangers is deeply saddened to announce that former player Fernando Ricksen passed away this morning following his battle with motor neurone disease,’ the Scottish club said on their official website.

‘Fernando spent six trophy-laden seasons at Ibrox having initially joined a number of other Dutch players under manager Dick Advocaat in the summer of 2000.’ Read more

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