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Watch: Samuel Eto’o beats up Algerian content creator

A video reveals a Cameroonian football administrator hitting a person in a violent manner at the conclusion of the match against Brazil and Korea.

Barcelona legend lost his temper after a conversation with YouTuber Sadouni SM, who was recording him with a camera as the ex-Cameroon international was leaving Stadium 974 in Doha.

The Legacy ambassador was seen exiting the Stadium in a video with people approaching him to take pictures with him, then a man appeared with a camera in front of him, and there was an interaction that has yet to be revealed to the public.

According to La Opinion, Samuel Eto’o approached the man and asked him for something. Then a few seconds later, the Cameroonian was seen chasing after the man as he (The Content Creator) retreats.

Immediately after that, as shown in the video, Eto’o was seen assaulting the man as he moves to kick him.

See the video below: 

The events of the past begin on March 29. Algeria was beaten 2-1 by Cameroon to earn a World Cup spot. After the encounter with the Algerians, the referee Bakary Gassama was reportedly accused of prejudice.

According to rumours, the head of the Cameroon football association bought the World Cup ticket for the Indomitable Lions by paying the referee.

Sources claim that since then, there has been an epidemic of hatred, accusations, and disdain directed against Eto’o. On social media, Eto’o has received slurs and nicknames. He had been assaulted for seven months, including at the Doha World Cup draw.

According to a media professional in Cameroon, the attack by the Cameroonian Legend may have been caused by:

This YouTuber met Eto’o. Although, No clear voice was heard has been reported, but it’s worth noting that Cameroonian fans in Qatar reported that when this man meets them on the streets, he asks them how much or whether Fecafoot paid Bakary Gassama to ensure Algeria loses.

This is suspected that he said the same thing to Eto’o, asking Eto’o how much he paid Gassama to ensure Cameroon defeats Algeria.

No comments have been made by Eto’o via any of his social media platforms or through any of his aides, but the Algerian YouTuber on his part, via a video shared on his YouTube page, has decided to file a complaint against Samuel Eto’o with the local police for having hit him but also for having broken his camera.

See the video below: 

Mixed reactions have sprung up from many sports fans and media outlets who feel what the FECA president has done is uncalled for.

However, physically assaulting anyone due to their comment is not a justification for retaliation against criticism, and an official should not be seen doing this.

This post was last modified on December 6, 2022 1:56 pm

Ayomide Oguntimehin

Ayomide Oguntimehin is a CAF-accredited sports journalist and an Editor at Soccernet.ng, with a proven track record in conducting interviews with Super Eagles stars such as William Troost-Ekong, Taiwo Awoniyi, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Ademola Lookman, and many others. He has also made a significant impact in breaking transfer news stories. Grounded in video editing, video journalism, social media management, and content strategy, Ayomide brings a wealth of expertise to his work. With a Bachelor's degree in English Language from Adeyemi College of Education and a Master's Degree in School Library and Media Technology from the University of Ibadan, Ayomide is well-prepared to excel in the field.

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