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Marc Overmars resignation from Royal Antwerp

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Marc Overmars has resigned as the sporting director of the Belgian football club Royal Antwerp due to serious health issues. Overmars, 53, cited accumulated fatigue and intense stress as the primary reasons for his immediate departure, noting that medical professionals warned of a “high risk of a grave outcome” if he continued. Subsequent details clarified that the resignation is linked to severe heart health concerns. Overmars had previously suffered a heart attack in December 2022, which caused damage to 45% of his heart muscle. He indicated that the high-pressure nature of the role, especially during transfer windows, had become unmanageable given his medical history. Following his announcement, Overmars received an emotional farewell from supporters at De Bosuil stadium before a match against Union Saint-Gilloise. During his tenure since 2022, Overmars was credited with significant successes, including the club’s 2023 double—winning both the Belgian league title and the Belgian Cup—as well as overseeing a Champions League campaign. Addressing the fans, he expressed gratitude and referred to the supporters as the “twelfth man.”

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