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Åge Hareide Discloses Brain Tumor Diagnosis, Rules Out Further Coaching

The 72-year-old faces speech and motor impairments with prognosis uncertain.

Overview

  • He and his son Bendik revealed in an interview with Verdens Gang that doctors found a brain tumor in July.
  • The family says he now speaks only in a limited way and experiences motor problems.
  • Hareide stated there will be no further coaching jobs, following a career spanning leading clubs and three national teams.
  • His son expressed hope he can be present for Norway’s World Cup campaign next summer, the country’s first since 1998.
  • According to Norwegian media, he completed six weeks of radiotherapy, is taking chemotherapy tablets, has not had surgery, and is scheduled for a follow-up CT in January.