Ex-Barcelona star Overmars: 45% of my heart is dead – but don’t feel sorry for me

Former Barcelona and Arsenal star Marc Overmars admits “45 per cent” of his heart is dead.

The Royal Antwerp football chief suffered a stroke in December and admits his recovery has been difficult.

He told HLN: “I have to catch my breath when I talk a lot, and it takes energy to stay focused. My heart is 45% dead.

“But you shouldn’t feel sorry for me. I am a happy man, I just have to distribute my energy as best I can.”

Overmars has overseen a major improvement since taking charge and added: “If there are important points or meetings on the agenda, I focus on them. I can recover the next day.

“I’d rather die here than do nothing.”

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