Ex-Ligue 1 star rushed to hospital after being found unconscious at home with stab wound close to his heart
FRENCH league star Daniel Congre has been rushed to hospital - after being found at home with a stab wound.
The central defender has made over 550 appearances for Toulouse, Montpellier and Dijon.
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Daniel Congre was found with a stab wound at home
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He almost joined Aston Villa in 2016
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Congre, 40, became
But emergency services raced to his home at Perols, near Montpellier, on Monday after concerns were raised for his welfare.
Toulouse-born Congre was reportedly found unconscious with a severe stab wound close to his heart.
Montpellier police have opened an enquiry into the incident, which took place near the city's airport.
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Congre joined Montpellier straight after their surprise Ligue 1 title win in 2012, and went on to captain the side.
Able to operate in central defence or on either flank, he won seven Under-21 caps for
Congre, whose parents hail from the French Caribbean, later received a senior call-up from Guadeloupe.
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Despite this, he failed to make their squad for the 2009 Concacaf Gold Cup.
A source close to the now-retired player said on Tuesday morning that his condition had become more stable.
But enquiries continue into whether Congre's injuries were self-inflicted or a third party was involved.
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