Former 'Real' player Royston Drenthe has been hospitalized after a stroke. This information is reported by 'Glavkom' citing the BBC.
The incident occurred last Friday. The 38-year-old former footballer is currently under medical supervision and receiving necessary assistance. His condition is assessed as stable, and medical staff along with family hope for a successful recovery.
Royston Drenthe is a former Dutch national team footballer and a graduate of 'Feyenoord'. In 2007, he joined Madrid's 'Real', with which he won the Spanish championship in 2008 and the Spanish Supercup. Drenthe also played for teams such as 'Everton', 'Reading', and 'Sheffield Wednesday'.
World Cup Qualifiers. Group D
In an important match in Group D, the Ukrainian national football team defeated Iceland with a score of 5:3.
In the second round of qualification for the 2026 World Cup, the Ukrainian national team drew with the Azerbaijan national team - 1:1. Azerbaijan opened the scoring in the match, but the Ukrainian team managed to restore the balance.
World Cup Qualifiers. Group D
In a previous game for the 2026 World Cup, Ukraine lost to France with a score of 0:2. The match took place at the stadium in Wroclaw, Poland.
During this match, Ukrainian fans expressed their support for the national team by unfurling a huge banner that read 'Fortress of Europe'.
News about former footballer Royston Drenthe being hospitalized due to a stroke shocked many sports fans. He is receiving necessary assistance, and his condition is assessed as stable, fueling hopes for a successful recovery. Meanwhile, the Ukrainian national football team continues its performances in the qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, demonstrating confident play and fan support.