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The Independent UK
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Former Premier League footballer Petter Rudi diagnosed with ALS

Petter Rudi has been diagnosed with ALS - (Getty)

Former Sheffield Wednesday and Norway midfielder Petter Rudi has been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disease and the most common type of motor neurone disease (MND). ALS is the umbrella term used in the US, while MND is commonly used to refer to all forms of the disease in the UK.

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