Former Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar was hospitalised and put into intensive care after suffering a brain haemorrhage on holiday in Croatia.
The football world has rallied around Van der Sar in response to a statement from Ajax, where he began an incredible career and became director general in 2016 before stepping down from the role in May.
On Friday, Edwin van der Sar has had a bleeding around his brain. He’s currently in hospital in the intensive care unit and is in a stable condition.
Once there is more concrete information, an update will follow.
Everyone at Ajax wishes Edwin a speedy recovery. We’re thinking… pic.twitter.com/M7jKs5TBB9
— AFC Ajax (@AFCAjax) July 7, 2023
More information has flooded through since, with Dutch public broadcaster NOS reporting that Van der Sar was on holiday Croatia when he fell ill.
Regarded as one of the world’s all-time best goalkeepers, Van der Sar played for Ajax from 1990-1999, winning the Champions League for the first time in 1995.
Van der Sar won the European Cup again in 2008 with Manchester United.
On top of his European success, the former keeper is the second-highest capped Netherlands player of all-time with 130 international appearances.
Former clubs, teammates, opponents and countless fans around the world have shared their support for Van der Sar.
Sending all our love and strength to you, Edwin.
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) July 7, 2023
Ed is a fighter 👊🏽❤️
Our thoughts are with the Van Der Sar family! pic.twitter.com/ve78EXfiOy— Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5) July 7, 2023
Tuff opponent to beat but what a keeper and a man.
Thoughts are with him, wishing him a speedy recovery my friend @vdsar1970 https://t.co/HR3Pq852L7— Didier Drogba (@didierdrogba) July 7, 2023
Following his admission to hospital today, the thoughts and best wishes of UEFA and the entire European football community are with Edwin van der Sar and his family.
❤️ We’re all with you, Edwin. pic.twitter.com/6k6kuHDIRn
— UEFA (@UEFA) July 7, 2023
🚨Edwin Van Der Sar has been transported to a hospital by helicopter in the afternoon after he suffered a cerebral hemorrhage. He remains there in Intensive Care [via @MikeVerweij]
Everyone at Stretford Paddock wishes Edwin the speediest of recoveries ❤️ pic.twitter.com/QNpVOKE5Jl
— Stretford Paddock (@StretfordPaddck) July 7, 2023
My former team mate Edwin Van Der Sar, I am praying for you my friend for a speedy recovery, a true gentleman and a great goalkeeper, a pleasure to work alongside @FulhamFC 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️
— Mark Crossley (@bignorms) July 7, 2023
Thoughts and prayers are with Edwin Van Der Sar & his family this evening, a true legend of the game, provided some unbelievable moments for us United fans, praying he pulls through. 🙏❤️
— Al Foran (@ImpressionistAL) July 7, 2023
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