AMSTERDAM (AP) - Former Netherlands goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar’s situation stays secure however “still concerning” after struggling a bleed round his mind, his former membership Ajax mentioned on Saturday.
Van der Sar, who gained the Champions League with Manchester United in 2008 after a penalty shootout, was admitted to intensive care on Friday.
“Edwin van der Sar will remain in intensive care for the time being,” mentioned an announcement by Ajax. “His situation is secure however nonetheless regarding. Ajax shares this info on behalf of Annemarie van der Sar, Edwin’s spouse.
“The Van der Sar family, along with Ajax, is grateful and deeply touched by the many messages of support.”
Van der Sar stepped down as director basic of the Amsterdam membership on the finish of the season.
Dutch media reported Friday that the 52-year-old Van der Sar was on trip in Croatia when he turned ailing.
Van der Sar performed at golf equipment together with Ajax, Juventus and United. He appeared 130 occasions for the Netherlands.
He served greater than a decade on the Ajax board earlier than stepping down after the membership completed third within the Eredivisie final season.
“After nearly 11 years on the board, I’m exhausted,” Van der Sar mentioned when he introduced he was leaving Ajax in May.
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