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Former World Cup and Champions League Coach Åge Hareide Treated for Brain Cancer

Åge Hareide, 72, has undergone radiation and chemotherapy for brain cancer and traveled to Milan to watch Norway's 4-1 World Cup qualifying win over Italy, his son said.

  • On Monday, Bendik Hareide told NRK that Åge Hareide is being treated for brain cancer and has undergone radiation and chemotherapy.
  • Bendik Hareide said that Åge Hareide first experienced difficulty speaking, leading to medical evaluation, before treatment began.
  • A veteran coach and former defender, Åge Hareide took Denmark to the World Cup round of 16 and played 50 games for Norway as a central defender.
  • Last week in Milan, Åge Hareide traveled to watch the Norway national team qualify for the World Cup after they beat the Italy national team 4-1 at San Siro.
  • His career also includes coaching Malmö FF into the Champions League main stage and later managing the Iceland national team before retiring from frontline management.
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NRK broke the news in Norway on Monday, November 24, 2025.
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