Former Liverpool defender Rigobert Song reportedly fighting for life after stroke

Former Liverpool, West Ham United and Cameroon defender Rigobert Song is reportedly fighting for his life after being rushed to hospital in Yaounde.

The 40-year-old, uncle of former Arsenal, West Ham and Charlton midfielder Alex, suffered a stroke and has been placed under observation, according to Cameroon-Info.net. Former clubs have sent well-wishes the way of the popular former player, who won more than 100 Cameroon caps in his playing days. Samuel Eto'o and Patrick Mboma, former Premier League players and teammates of Song with Cameroon's national side, have also sent messages of support. https://www.instagram.com/p/BLEUQvMhdnX/ https://twitter.com/MBOMAPatrick/status/782591833046122497 https://twitter.com/GalatasaraySK/status/782654084901986304 https://twitter.com/Trabzonspor/status/782661960009670657 We will bring you more on this developing story as it comes in. The GAA Hour podcast is out every Monday and Thursday. Subscribe here on iTunes or listen on Soundcloud (if you want to).