Sports

VIDEO: Eto’o attacks supporter in Qatar

Former Barcelona striker, Samuel Eto’o, has been involved in a physical altercation with a supporter in Qatar.

The incident took place outside Stadium 974 after Brazil’s 4-1 win over South Korea on Monday night.

Eto’o, who is the Cameroon FA President, was seen in a viral video having his photo taken with fans.

The 41-year-old former Chelsea striker then appeared to take exception to a comment made by one of the individuals before chasing them.

READ ALSO: Ronaldo yet to sign for Saudi Arabian club — Report

Other members of the public attempted to keep them apart before Eto’o attacked the supporter.

The former Cameroon striker was seen kneeing the man in the face and knocking him to the ground.

Eto’o, who retired from football in 2019, scored 56 goals in 118 caps for Cameroon and represented his country at four World Cups between 1998 and 2014.

The former Inter Milan striker is in Qatar as a World Cup 2022 legacy ambassador.

Watch the video below:

The Star

Segun Ojo

Recent Posts

Tinubu approves N10bn emergency fund for ebola preparedness

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the release of N10 billion in emergency funding to…

3 hours ago

Atiku backed rotational presidency after June 12 annulment — Akume

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, has revealed that former…

4 hours ago

Kwankwaso opens door to reconciliation with Yusuf

Former Kano State Governor and leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has expressed…

4 hours ago

Umahi gives Abuja-Lokoja road contractors 72-hour deadline to resume work

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has issued a 72-hour ultimatum to contractors handling the…

5 hours ago

Real Madrid sack Arbeloa, set to appoint Mourinho as new coach

Real Madrid have terminated the appointment of Alvaro Arbeloa as the club’s head coach. The…

6 hours ago

NUPRC fixes June 12 deadline for 2025 oil block bid submissions

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has announced Friday, June 12, 2026, as the…

6 hours ago

This website uses cookies.