FIFA bans Cameroon’s Samuel Eto’o for six months over misconduct
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Cameroon’s football chief faces disciplinary action for his ‘offensive behaviour’ at a Women’s Under-20 World Cup match.
Cameroon Football Federation (Fecafoot) chief Samuel Eto’o has been banned from attending the national team’s matches for six months after violating FIFA’s disciplinary regulations, football’s governing body said.
The former Barcelona striker has been president of Fecafoot since 2021 and will now be barred from all men’s and women’s games across various age groups.
“The sanction was imposed in connection with the FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup round-of-16 match between Brazil and Cameroon played in Bogota, Colombia, on 11 September 2024,” FIFA said in a statement on Monday.
Details regarding the incidents were not disclosed by FIFA’s disciplinary committee. The statement said Eto’o was deemed guilty of “offensive behaviour and violations of the principles of fair play” and “misconduct” involving officials.
The charges relate to Cameroon’s last-16 game against Brazil, which the South Americans won 3-1 after extra time.
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