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Former Real Madrid Player Royston Drenthe Hospitalized After Stroke

Conflicting reports on severity persist, with the only official word coming from his veterans team.

Overview

  • FC Der Rebellen announced on Instagram that Drenthe suffered a stroke on Friday and is receiving care in hospital.
  • The club said he is in good hands and asked for peace and privacy on behalf of his family.
  • No hospital was identified and no authoritative medical update has been released since the club’s statement.
  • Media accounts differ on his condition, with some reporting it is not life‑threatening and others describing it as serious, without confirmation.
  • Drenthe, 38, played for Real Madrid from 2007 to 2010, winning La Liga and the Spanish Supercup, and he has worked as a Ziggo Sports commentator since retiring in 2023.