Former Real Madrid player Drenthe in hospital after stroke: condition of the player.

Former 'Real' player Royston Drenthe has been hospitalized after a stroke. This information is reported by 'Glavkom' citing the BBC.

According to inkorr.com: The incident occurred last Friday. The 38-year-old footballer is currently under medical supervision and receiving necessary treatment. His condition is stable, and doctors along with relatives hope for a quick recovery.

Royston Drenthe is a former forward from the Netherlands, who was raised in 'Feyenoord'. In 2007, he signed a contract with Madrid's 'Real', with which he won the Spanish championship title in 2008 and the Spanish Supercup. Drenthe also played for 'Everton', 'Reading', and 'Sheffield Wednesday'.

World Cup Qualifying. Group D

In an important Group D match, the Ukrainian national football team defeated Iceland with a score of 5:3.

In the second round of the qualification for the 2026 World Cup, Ukraine's national team drew with Azerbaijan — 1:1. Azerbaijan opened the scoring in the game, but the Ukrainians managed to equalize the situation on the field.

World Cup Qualifying. Group D

In the previous match for the 2026 World Cup, Ukraine lost to France with a score of 0:2. The game took place at the stadium in Wroclaw, Poland.

In this match, Ukrainian fans provided incredible support to the national team, unfurling a large banner reading 'Fortress of Europe'.

The news that former footballer Royston Drenthe was hospitalized due to a stroke shocked many sports fans. He is receiving the necessary help, and his condition is stable, which gives hope for a quick recovery. Meanwhile, the Ukrainian team continues to fight in the 2026 World Cup qualifying, showing confident play and active support from fans.