Man United legend Van der Sar in intensive care after suffering brain haemorrhage

The former goalkeeper was on holiday on the Croatian island of Hvar when he is reported to have fallen ill at a restaurant.

He has since been transported to the nearby coastal town of Split on the mainland, where he has been described as being in 'a stable position'.

Dutch club Ajax, where he recently resigned as their director, confirmed the news on Twitter this evening.

A statement on Ajax's social media accounts said: "On Friday, Edwin van der Sar has had a bleeding around his brain.

"He's currently in hospital in the intensive care unit and is in a stable condition.

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"Once there is more concrete information, an update will follow.

"Everyone at Ajax wishes Edwin a speedy recovery. We're thinking of you."

Van der Sar is regarded as one of the greatest goalkeepers in football history having shone for both Ajax and Juventus.

He then made his presence known in England after joining Fulham in 2001, before moving on to Manchester United where he spent six years as the Red Devils' number one.

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