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Tom Victor

EXPLAINED: Man utd legend edwin van der sar in intensive care after suffering brain haemorrhage d89097c8 93d2 46ae a614 1d96b2d5b986 | Rare Historical Photos

Former Manchester United, Ajax and Netherlands star Edwin van der Sar has been admitted to hospital in Croatia after suffering a brain haemorrhage.

The ex-goalkeeper, 53, had been on holiday at the time. He was taken to hospital by helicopter, and former club Ajax have sent a message of support upon learning the news, with the first 24 hours considered crucial.

"On Friday, Edwin van der Sar has had a bleeding around his brain," Ajax's statement reads. "He’s currently in hospital in the intensive care unit and is in a stable condition.

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