Farewell Fernando Ricksen: A Rangers Legend's Emotional Tribute Match at Ibrox Stadium (Scottish Cup Winners 2003)

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Farewell Fernando Ricksen: A Rangers Legend's Emotional Tribute Match at Ibrox Stadium (Scottish Cup Winners 2003)

Fernando Ricksen walks off the pitch after he started the tribute match at Ibrox Stadium

Rangers Football Club is a Scottish professional football club based in the Govan district of Glasgow

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In this poignant image, former Rangers Football Club star Fernando Ricksen takes his leave from the hallowed turf of Ibrox Stadium, marking the end of a special tribute match in his honor. The Dutch international, who spent five successful years at the Glasgow club between 2000 and 2005, was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease in 2013, leaving the football community devastated. The tribute match, held in 2016, was a testament to the love and respect the Rangers fans hold for their beloved hero. Ricksen, wearing the iconic light and dark blue stripes one last time, led out the teams alongside fellow Rangers legends, including Ally McCoist, Barry Ferguson, and Walter Smith. The Scottish Cup Winners of 2003, as the event was titled, was a charity match aimed at raising funds and awareness for Motor Neurone Disease research. The atmosphere at Ibrox that day was electric, with fans young and old coming together to celebrate Ricksen's career and show their support for the man who gave so much to the club. The match ended with a 3-3 draw, but the real victory was the outpouring of love and solidarity from the Rangers family. As Ricksen walks off the pitch, his teammates and opponents surround him, offering words of encouragement and appreciation. The look on his face is a mix of emotion, gratitude, and determination, a testament to the indomitable spirit of a true Rangers legend. The image captures the essence of a day that will forever be etched in the memories of Rangers fans, a day when the power of football brought people together in the face of adversity.

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