Since becoming president of the Cameroonian Football Federation (FECAFOOT), Samuel Eto’o has found himself entangled in several controversies. After clashing with political powers in his country, the former Barcelona and Inter striker has now faced a major sanction from FIFA for inappropriate conduct.
FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee has issued a six-month ban to Eto’o for violating Articles 13 (Offensive behavior and violation of fair play principles) and 14 (Misconduct of players and officials) of the FIFA Disciplinary Code. This sanction stems from Eto’o’s conduct during the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Round of 16 match between Brazil and Cameroon, held in Bogotá, Colombia, on September 11, 2024.
The ban prohibits Eto’o from attending any men’s or women’s football matches involving FECAFOOT’s representative teams across all categories and age groups. FIFA officially notified Eto’o of the decision, and the ban took effect immediately.