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Norway’s Andreas Schjelderup Gets Suspended Term in Denmark for Sharing Sexual Video of Minors

The defence will review the verdict for a possible appeal.

Soccer Football - Primeira Liga - Vitoria S.C. v Benfica - Estadio D. Afonso Henriques, Guimaraes, Portugal - April 19, 2025 Benfica's Andreas Schjelderup reacts REUTERS/Miguel Vidal
Benfica forward Andreas Schjelderup (L) played in Norway's recent World Cup qualifier against Estonia

Overview

  • A Copenhagen court convicted the 21-year-old and imposed a 14-day suspended sentence with one year of probation.
  • Schjelderup pleaded guilty, admitting he forwarded a 27-second Snapchat clip to four friends and deleted it after realizing it involved under-18s.
  • Prosecutors sought at least 20 days in jail, but the judge issued a shorter term that was suspended.
  • The incident occurred two years ago while he played for FC Nordsjaelland; he now represents Benfica and was in Norway’s recent World Cup qualifying squad.
  • His lawyer said the team will consider an appeal, and the Norwegian Football Association has not announced additional sporting sanctions.