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Tom Victor

Man Utd legend Edwin van der Sar in intensive care after suffering brain haemorrhage

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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