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Schjelderup Admits Sharing Sexual Video Involving Minors, Will Plead Guilty in Denmark

The Norwegian FA will forgo extra sporting penalties pending a Danish court hearing on 19 November.

Großer Ärger für Andreas Schjelderup

Overview

  • The Norwegian FA said the 21-year-old has admitted sharing the clip and will plead guilty in Danish proceedings.
  • A court hearing is set for 19 November in Denmark, where he faces a potential prison term of up to two years.
  • The video was a 27-second clip he shared about two years ago during his spell with FC Nordsjaelland, according to reports.
  • He issued an Instagram apology, calling it a stupid mistake and saying he forwarded it to friends before deleting it when told it was illegal.
  • Schjelderup is a Benfica player and came on as a substitute in last week’s Champions League defeat to Bayer Leverkusen.