Former Dutch goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar lost consciousness and was taken by helicopter to a Croatian hospital. The legendary goalkeeper is in intensive care, but his condition is stable, the Amsterdam club “Ajax” reported.

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Edwin van der Sar is fighting for his life – Legendary goalkeeper in intensive care

While on holiday on an island in Croatia, Edwin van der Sar, former Dutch goalkeeper standout, collapsed unconscious and was rushed by helicopter to a local hospital.

According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, the Dutchman may have a brain hemorrhage and doctors are doing everything possible to save his life. At the moment, his condition is stable.

At the end of May, Edwin van der Sar announced that he was resigning as the executive director of the Amsterdam club “Ajax”.