Ex-Dutch Winger Marc Overmars Hospitalised After 'Mild' Stroke

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.

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