Rigobert Song, ex Cameroon caption out of coma as he suffered stroke

Rigobert Song is reportedly out of a coma, breathing by himself and has been flown to France after suffering a cerebral aneurysm on Sunday. The former Liverpool, West Ham United and Cameroon defender Song was reportedly fighting for his life after being rushed to hospital in Yaounde. The 40-year-old is the uncle of former Arsenal, West Ham United and Charlton midfielder, Alex. Song, who is the current head coach of Chad's senior national team, was in a critical condition after a stroke.

He reportedly fell ill at his home in the Cameroon capital and was said to be in a coma, according to French publication L'Equipe.  The football world was quick to unite in support of the popular ex-player, who won 137 caps for Cameroon and a gold medal at the 2000 Olympics.