Former Dutch winger Marc Overmars hospitalised after 'mild' stroke

The Hague (Netherlands): Former Netherlands international Marc Overmars was admitted to hospital after suffering a “mild stroke”, Belgian club Royal Antwerp said. The ex-Arsenal forward was “doing well”, according to the club, which Overmars joined as sporting director in March. Overmars, 49, “became unwell last night and was admitted to hospital with a mild stroke”, the club said on its official Twitter account on Friday. “Marc is doing well in the meantime, but will have to take it easy for a while. Marc and his family are focussing on his recovery and do not wish to comment further.” The club added that it “wishes Marc a speedy recovery”.

Overmars left Amsterdam’s Ajax in February after sending inappropriate messages and photos to female staff. Antwerp appointed him a month later, saying they were giving him a “second chance”. Overmars made his name as a player at Barcelona and Arsenal. Read all the Latest News ****, Trending News ****, Cricket News ****, Bollywood News ****, India News and Entertainment News here. Follow us on Facebook ****, Twitter and Instagram ****.