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Samuel Eto'o
Last year
2022
# Doha
Ex-Cameroon striker Eto’o sorry for fan 'altercation' but slams Algeria 'provocation'
A video widely shown on social media showed the four-time African player of the year breaking free from people seeking to restrain him.
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Dec 6th 2022, 8:16 PM
# Videogate
Egypt boss Queiroz blasts Eto'o for describing AFCON semi-final as 'a war'
The former Real Madrid coach has called on the Confederation of African Football to take action.
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Feb 2nd 2022, 12:27 PM
All time
# Hot Water
Spanish tax authorities say Samuel Eto'o owes nearly €1 million
The former Chelsea and Barcelona star earlier this month was elected president of the Cameroon Football Federation.
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Dec 27th 2021, 3:09 PM
# Pastures new
Former Barcelona and Chelsea star Samuel Eto'o elected president of Cameroon FA
The vote was held after the Court of Arbitration for Sport in January annulled Seidou Mbombo Njoya’s victory in a 2018 election.
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Dec 11th 2021, 2:38 PM
# Underappreciated
African players 'not respected' in Ballon d'Or vote
‘Western media dominate our media,’ says Samuel Eto’o.
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Nov 7th 2019, 1:11 PM
# plea
'Fans shout at you like a monkey then ask for a photo' - Eto'o calls for racism to be eradicated from football
The retired striker spoke in the context of the non-punishment of Cagliari fans for racist chanting to Romelu Lukaku.
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Sep 18th 2019, 6:17 PM
# Retirement
Three-time Champions League winner Samuel Eto'o hangs up his boots for 'new challenge'
The 38-year-old enjoyed a prolific career with clubs including Barcelona, Inter Milan and Chelsea.
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Sep 7th 2019, 2:44 PM
# Transfer News
'Can Samuel defend corners?' - Mike Phelan on Eto'o rumours
The Tigers have been linked with a move to bring the ex-Barcelona and Chelsea striker.
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Jan 3rd 2017, 2:07 PM
# IN COURT
Prosecutors call for Eto'o to get 10 years in jail for tax fraud allegations
The Cameroon star could also face a fine of €14.3m.
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Nov 24th 2016, 4:09 PM
# Profile
Zlatan Ibrahimovic - Towering winner with ego to match
The player announced today that he would be joining Manchester United.
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Jun 30th 2016, 8:02 PM
# relieved
Relief for Samuel Eto'o as his ex's kiss-and-tell book will stay off the shelves
The ban of ‘Revenge Porn – Football, sex, money: the testimony of Samuel Eto’o's ex’ has been upheld in a French court.
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Feb 26th 2016, 5:50 PM
# Outburst
Yaya Toure hits out at 'pathetic, indecent' African Player of the Year snub
The 32-year-old midfielder has previously bagged the prestigious individual accolade in 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014.
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Jan 8th 2016, 9:24 PM
# lazy
We knew Samuel Eto'o's open letter to Sampdoria fans looked familiar
The former Champions League winner has just gone and recycled the very same message he sent to Everton supporters.
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Jul 1st 2015, 11:02 AM
# Ready to go
Ronaldinho's search for a new club appears to be over
The Brazil legend rescinded his contract with Mexican side Queretaro recently.
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Jun 30th 2015, 12:10 AM
# From the Archives
Flashback: This day 9 years ago, Arsenal got oh-so-close to their Holy Grail
The Gunners looked set to lift the 2006 Champions League but for a late rally from Barcelona.
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May 17th 2015, 2:06 PM
Not one day too soon - Samuel Eto'o and Steven Pienaar star in Everton's Christmas video
There’s just 47 days to go, you know.
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Nov 7th 2014, 10:22 PM
# precious point
Eto'o rescues point for Everton in Russia
Despite being on the ropes for much of the match, Everton got out with a draw.
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Oct 2nd 2014, 7:29 PM
# coup
Eto'o signs for Toffees, in line to make debut against Chelsea
The 33-year-old Cameroonian striker joins Everton after agreeing a two-year contract.
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Aug 26th 2014, 8:18 PM
# Forward Thinking
Liverpool offer Eto'o one-year deal
The Reds want to sign the former Chelsea man, who could potentially link up with Mario Balotelli at Anfield
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Aug 22nd 2014, 11:19 AM
# Rumour Mill
‘Arry’s Transfer Window: Keith Andrews on the move, Rs eye up Eto'o
Everton are also close to new signings while Gary Medel is a wanted man.
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Jul 24th 2014, 1:11 PM
# Tearjerker
Samuel Eto'o stops to console distraught fan as Cameroon depart Brazil
We got very emotional watching this clip.
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Jun 25th 2014, 3:57 PM
# NOt plane sailing
Do FIFA need a 33rd team? Cameroon didn't get on their flight to Brazil today
Sammy Eto’o and his countrymen initally didn’t get on the plane but everything should be okay now.
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Jun 8th 2014, 7:05 PM
# No Holding Back
Samuel Eto'o says Jose Mourinho is a 'fool'
The Chelsea boss questioned the veracity of the striker’s official age earlier in the season.
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May 15th 2014, 4:51 PM
# Champions League
5 talking points ahead of Chelsea v Atletico Madrid
After a scoreless first leg, Chelsea host Atletico Madrid in London hoping for a place in this year’s final.
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Apr 30th 2014, 7:30 AM
# El Nino
Will Fernando Torres get the chance to return home to Atleti?
Fernando Torres returns to the ground where he made his debut 13 years ago tomorrow.
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Apr 21st 2014, 6:36 PM
# Reaction
Sunderland boss Poyet sympathises with angry Mourinho
“If it was against me, in a situation like that, I would have been fuming, for sure,” he said.
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Apr 20th 2014, 9:44 AM
# excuse
Mourinho will blame ref if Chelsea fail in title bid
“What happened in the defeat at Villa I never accept,” the Chelsea manager said.
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Mar 28th 2014, 3:30 PM
# Reaction
Arsene Wenger takes blame for 'one of worst days'
“This defeat is my fault. I take full responsibility for it.”
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Mar 22nd 2014, 5:21 PM
# Milestone
Eto'o puts Chelsea in the driving seat after four minutes
The Cameroonian striker scored his 30th Champions League goal at Stamford Bridge tonight.
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Mar 18th 2014, 8:02 PM
# Mind Games
I'd rather be in City's shoes, says Mourinho
The Chelsea manager did concede that his side had all but achieved their initial objective of guaranteeing a top four place.
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Mar 9th 2014, 12:39 PM
# NO way back
League title 'a long way away' admits Moyes as United fall again
The Scot complained that captain Nemanja Vidic had been harshly sent off for a foul on Eden Hazard.
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Jan 19th 2014, 8:02 PM
# Match Report
Eto'o hat-trick keeps Chelsea in title hunt and cuts Man Utd adrift
The Cameroon international scored his first treble since his playing days at Inter Milan.
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Jan 19th 2014, 6:41 PM
# Swapsies
Twitter explodes in fury as Liverpool and Chelsea players swap jerseys at half-time
The Chelsea and Liverpool rivals may come in for some stick from their fans after their on-pitch swapsies.
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Dec 29th 2013, 5:11 PM
# Champions League
Goalkeeping howler gifts Chelsea win but Celtic's hopes up in smoke
Timo Hildebrand, take the rest of the week off!
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Nov 6th 2013, 10:22 PM
# contentious
Should this controversial Chelsea goal have stood?
Cardiff boss Malky Mackay accused the referee of getting it “horribly wrong” at Stamford Bridge today.
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Oct 19th 2013, 10:11 PM
# arrivals
Five Premier League debuts to keep an eye out for this weekend
It’s the first round of fixtures since Transfer Deadline Day and several clubs will be giving their new acquisitions a run.
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Sep 14th 2013, 11:14 AM
# Transfer News
David Moyes refuses to deny Gareth Bale interest
Meanwhile, Jose Mourinho suggested Chelsea’s pursuit of Wayne Rooney may be at an end
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Aug 27th 2013, 9:49 AM
# spies like us
Barcelona accused of spying on Gerard Pique and Shakira
The rumours were leaked by disgruntled ex-employees of the Metodo 3 detective agency.
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Feb 26th 2013, 6:47 PM
AS IT HAPPENED
Anzhi Makhachkala v Liverpool, Europa League
We went minute-by-minute, as Liverpool went in search of a morale-boosting win in Europe.
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Nov 8th 2012, 4:51 PM
# angst
Glum Ronaldo insists it's not about the money
The player took to his Facebook page and Twitter to deny financial motives for his misery.
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Sep 5th 2012, 12:01 AM
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