Del Piero in show of support for Man United's Van der Sar and sick wife

30 December 2009 14:39
Juventus captain Alessandro del Piero has sent his best wishes to Edwin van der Sar, whose wife Annemarie has suffered a brain haemorrhage.[LNB] Van der Sar, 39, has been put on indefinite leave by Manchester United following his wife's collapse just before Christmas. [LNB]And Del Piero showed support for his former Juve team-mate with a message on his personal website. [LNB] Best wishes: Alessandro Del Piero (left) and Edwin van der Sar (right)[LNB]'Edwin was my team mate in Juventus and an excellent opponent in Ajax and in the Holland national team,' wrote Del Piero, 35.[LNB] 'I'd like to be close to him and his wife in this difficult for them moment and wish with all my heart that all the problems will be solved as soon as possible.'  [LNB]The pair were team-mates at the Stadio Delle Alpi between 1999 and 2001 before the Dutchman moved to the Premier League to join Fulham.[LNB] United place Van der Sar on indefinite compassionate leave to stay with wifeVan der Sar's vigil for sick wife: United keeper by stroke victim AnnemarieFergie predicts New Year charge from Man United... once injury crisis clearsMANCHESTER UNITED FC

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