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Former Real Madrid Player Royston Drenthe Hospitalized After Stroke in Belgium

His amateur team says he is in good hands, with his family requesting privacy during his care.

Overview

  • The 38-year-old suffered a stroke on Friday, October 17, and remains under specialized medical observation in Belgium.
  • FC De Rebellen confirmed the hospitalization and said Drenthe is being well attended to and is in good hands.
  • Media reports describe his condition as stable within the severity, with no prognosis or treatment details released publicly.
  • Former clubs including Feyenoord and Everton sent messages of support wishing him a full recovery.
  • Drenthe played 65 matches for Real Madrid after joining in 2007 and retired in 2023 before featuring for the amateur side FC De Rebellen.