Football Legend Edwin van der Sar Battles Brain Hemorrhage
Former Manchester United keeper Edwin van der Sar has been rushed to intensive care after suffering a brain bleed, Ajax confirmed. The 52-year-old football icon is currently stable but remains under close hospital supervision.
Ajax Issues Statement on Van der Sar’s Condition
AFC Ajax revealed Van der Sar’s condition in an official statement. He experienced bleeding around his brain on Friday and is now receiving treatment in the ICU. The club promised to share further updates as soon as more information is available. They sent their heartfelt best wishes and hope for a swift recovery.
Van der Sar: A Goalkeeping Great
Widely regarded as one of football’s finest goalkeepers, Van der Sar’s stellar career includes 26 major trophies mainly with Ajax and Manchester United. He famously set a world record in the 2008-09 season by going 1,311 minutes without conceding a league goal – an unbelievable feat.
At 40 years and 205 days old, he became the oldest player to win the Premier League title in 2011. His trophy cabinet also boasts accolades like Best European Goalkeeper (1995, 2009) and UEFA Club Goalkeeper of the Year (2009).
From Ajax to England: Van der Sar’s Career Journey
Van der Sar’s path took a sharp turn on August 1, 2001, when he joined newly promoted Fulham for £7 million, shocking fans across England. After four impressive years at Craven Cottage, Manchester United snapped him up in June 2005 for an undisclosed fee believed to be around £2 million.
The football world now watches and hopes for a speedy recovery for the legendary Dutch keeper.
