Former Arsenal and Barcelona winger admitted to hospital

• Former Arsenal and FC Barcelona player Marc Overmars has reportedly been admitted to hospital after suffering a mild stroke. 
• Royal Antwerp, where Overmars is currently director of football, confirmed the reports and said that he is currently doing fine. 

Former Arsenal and FC Barcelona player Marc Overmars has reportedly been admitted to hospital after suffering a mild stroke. 

According to the reports, Marc Overmars became unwell on Thursday and was immediately rushed to hospital.

Marc Overmars became unwell on Thursday. Photo/ Football.London.

Royal Antwerp, where Overmars is currently director of football, confirmed the reports and said that he is currently doing fine. 

“Marc Overmars, director of football affairs at RAFC, became unwell last night and was admitted to hospital with a mild stroke. Marc is doing well in the meantime but will have to take it easy for a while. Marc and his family focus on his recovery and do not wish to comment further. RAFC wishes Marc a speedy recovery.” A statement by Royal Antwerp on Twitter reads.

Marc Overmars joined Royal Antwerp in March after exiting Ajax in a shameful manner. The 49-year-old winger was director of football at Ajax for the past ten years. 

However, he had to step down from the position after being accused of sending inappropriate messages to female colleagues. He even sent a photo of his genitals to one of his colleagues. 

Marc admitted that the allegations were true and then stepped down as Ajax chief in disgrace. The legendary winger apologized for his ‘stupid’ actions. 

“Unfortunately, I didn’t realize that I was crossing the line with this, but that was made clear to me in recent days. I apologize. Certainly, for someone in my position, this behaviour is unacceptable. I now see that, but it is too late. I see no other option but to leave Ajax.” Marc Overmars aid as he was leaving Ajax, according to The Mirror. 

Immediately after Marc Overmars joined Royal Antwerp, four sponsors left the club. However, the Belgian side has decided to stand by his side. 

Marc Overmars has already helped Royal Antwerp sign former Tottenham Hotspur players Vincent Janssen and Toby Alderweireld. 

Career

Marc Overs made himself known to the football world during his playing days. He played as a winger and was known for his technical skills and amazing speed. 

The Dutch began his football career at Go Ahead Eagles youth team. He then joined Willem II and played for one season before securing a move to Ajax. 

During his five years with Ajax, Overmars won the Eredivisie title three consecutive times (1993-4, 1994-95, 1995-1996). 

He also won UEFA Champions League, Intercontinental Cup, KNVB Cup and Dutch Super Cup. 

Marc Overmars joined Arsenal in 1997 and spent three years with the Gunners, winning a Premier League title, FA Cup and FA Charity Shield.

Marc Overmars. Photo/ Arsenal.com.

He continued his career in Spain, where he spent four years playing for FC Barcelona. He retired in 2009 after playing for his childhood club, Go Ahead Eagles, for one season.