Rigobert Song retired from international duty in 2010 at the age of 34, after 137 appearances for Cameroon.
The first African to play at four World Cups, Song played for European clubs including Liverpool, West Ham United, Metz, Trabzonspor, Lens and Galatasaray.
He was appointed as manager of the Chad national team in October 2015.
While the physical state of the 40-year-old, who suffered a stroke last Sunday, is yet to be confirmed, here are some his action photos before retirement.
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