Former Rangers striker Nacho Novo, 38, suffers suspected heart attack in Germany

The 38-year-old, who played for the Ibrox club between 2004 and 2010, was featuring in the AOK Traditionsmasters 2018 in Berlin when he was taken ill after Rangers had been knocked out of the round-robin tournament.

Press Association Sport understands he was rushed to hospital from the Max-Schmeling-Halle arena before undergoing emergency surgery.

On Saturday morning Novo, who last played for Glentoran, posted a picture on Instagram of him sharing a pre-match coffee with team-mate Michael Mols, with Gordon Durie, Alex Rae, Andy Goram and Jorg Albertz also playing for Rangers.

The Scottish club lost both of their round-robin games, though Novo was on the scoresheet several times according to the tournament's official website.

Northern Irish side Glentoran, who released Novo in May, tweeted: "Best wishes to our former player @nnovo1010 for a swift and full recovery in hospital in Berlin after taking ill after playing in a masters tournament yesterday. Speedy recovery Nacho."

Former Celtic striker Chris Sutton also showed his support.

He posted on Twitter: " Best wishes and thoughts to Nacho Novo and his family after he had a heart attack yesterday."

John Hartson added: "Get well soon Wee Nacho Novo hope you make a speedy recovery."