Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) could more than the strength of Fernando Ricksen, who died on Wednesday at age 43, the last six fighting against this disease. The striker, 12 times international with Holland, delivered the best of his career to Glasgow Rangers, where he conquered the triplet in 2003 and the double in 2002 and 2005.
After knowing the sad news, the grief samples followed Ibrox Park, where the faithful swollen ranger paid tribute to his captain, who played there six seasons (2000-2006) after being recruited by Dick Advocaat. Ricksen, a very charismatic guy, later played on loan at Zenit and hung up his boots at Fortuna Sittard, the club of his origins. Only a few weeks after the withdrawal, he announced that he was suffering from ALS.
Since then, he combined his treatment with an intense work of awareness about this devastating condition, which affects the central nervous system. Last June, during an interview with the ITV network, Ricksen launched a final call for awareness.
"The world of sports could put more pressure on pharmaceutical companies. This disease is not a priority for this industry, because it is not lucrative enough," he revealed in a conversation through a computer that was activated thanks to the movement of his eyes. According to his own estimates, after six years, he raised 1.5 million euros for research and assistance to those affected.
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