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Marc Overmars Resigns as Antwerp Sports Director Over Health

9/9/2026

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Overmars Resigns

Marc Overmars announced his resignation as Royal Antwerp sports director because of health issues.
He cited years of fatigue, stress and depleted energy after a mild stroke in December 2022.
Doctors warned that ignoring his condition could lead to serious complications.
Overmars joined Royal Antwerp in 2022.
He spent nearly ten years as Ajax’s director before resigning over inappropriate messages to female colleagues.

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Overmars Thanks Fans

Overmars will thank supporters in person at the home match against Union Saint-Gilloise on Sept 20.
He publicly thanked Paul and Ria, Michael, the Gheysens family, Sven, Joachim, Wouter and Jacques.
He said his family often visits Antwerp, calling the city their second home.
He assured fans he will still appear at Bosuilstadion despite ending his professional duties.

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Overmars Resigns

Marc Overmars announced his resignation as Royal Antwerp sports director because of health issues.
He cited years of fatigue, stress and depleted energy after a mild stroke in December 2022.
Doctors warned that ignoring his condition could lead to serious complications.
Overmars joined Royal Antwerp in 2022.
He spent nearly ten years as Ajax’s director before resigning over inappropriate messages to female colleagues.

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