Samuel Eto’o, president of the Cameroon Football Association, has been the subject of several legal issues during his tenure, the most recent of which are fresh accusations of match-fixing and threatening behavior.



In the last two years, Eto’o has faced several legal challenges, including a lawsuit in Italy brought by his daughter, who is 21 years old. Then the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, he <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/news/samuel-etoo-seen-in-violent-altercation-with-photographer-20221206-WST-411373.html">punched an Algerian YouTuber on camera</a>. It prompted the former striker to issue an apology.



Then on top of this, he received a 22-month suspended sentence, after agreeing to pay a $1.5 million fine for tax evasion in Spain. While a FIFA investigation is continuing, <a href="https://theathletic.com/5224900/2024/01/31/samuel-etoo-referee-cameroon/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Athletic</a> has reported new evidence linking him to a match-fixing incident in Cameroon.



Also, FIFA has not yet punished Eto’o for his ties to 1XBet as an ambassador. No national association head may have any financial or other relationship with a betting establishment. Doing so carries a maximum three-year penalty.



<h2>Henry Njalla Quan Junior accuses Samuel Eto’o of match-fixing</h2>



Now Henry Njalla Quan Junior, a former vice president of the Cameroon Football Federation, has accused Eto’o of rigging matches and influencing officials, even by calling them during halftime. In one play-off match, the official sent off two coaches and three players while also awarding two penalties to one team.



In what he calls “the most scandalous… in the history of mankind,” he claims that the ex-Barcelona star arranged a match between his academy and Kumba City FC. Allegedly, the Cameroonian leader also helped a team owned by Valentine Nkwain—a “close associate”—win promotion. Despite losing their first four games, Victoria United won eleven of their last seventeen, allowing them to advance.



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According to The Athletic, they have evidence in the form of audio recordings and communications that support their assertions. The <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/nations/cameroon-national-team-tv-schedule/">Cameroonian FA</a> has also leveled accusations of match manipulation against Njalla.



<h2>What did Eto’o say?</h2>



The report adds that the relationship between the two later soured, and the retired 42-year-old ace ordered the delivery of a threatening note. The text was as follows:



“I am a mafia of this revolution, and in this specific mafia, we do not betray our leaders. I have protected the interest of our mission to date. However, if you f**k with me be ready to carry the load of the circumstances.”



The CAF, or Confederation of African Football, is also looking into the matter. An inquiry into Eto’o’s alleged inappropriate behavior is already underway, according to the Federation. As a result, there have been demands for FIFA to remove the 42-year-old from his position as President.



Adding to the slew of scandals involving Samuel Eto’o is the rumored recent altercation with Manchester United shot-stopper <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/news/onana-requests-postponed-afcon-release-for-touching-reason-20231229-WST-480252.html">Andre Onana</a>. They benched the goalie for their pivotal group-stage match against Gambia.



The <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-12304255/Andre-Onanas-exile-Cameroon-blamed-Samuel-Etoo-former-CFF-executive.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Daily Mail</a> stated that the two parties have not communicated since their row at the 2022 <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/world-cup-tv-schedule/">World Cup</a>. The goalie, Onana, was sent home after an argument with Cameroon manager Rigobert Song at the World Cup. But this year’s AFCON was the last straw, and the Manchester United star was benched due to the rift.



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Endless drama: AFCON winner accused of match-fixing again

Samuel Eto'o is back under the microscope for the wrong reasons as he tends to accusations of match-fixing in Cameroon.

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The draw for the group stage of the 2009-10 UEFA Champions League was held Thursday in Monaco. Last season’s finalists face some tough going but they are not alone in that regard. FC Barcelona will begin their trophy defence in Group F with games against FC Internazionale Milano, FC Dynamo Kyiv and FC Rubin Kazan while some long away trips are looming for Manchester United FC who were drawn in a group with CSKA Moscow and Besiktas.
The Inter – Barca matchup is intriguing as the two clubs conducted a massive swap of star strikers over the summer. Heading to Italy was Samuel Eto’o (plus a massive amount of cash to Inter) while Zlatan Ibrahimovic joined Barcelona. Another player who was the centre of a big money transfer will also be given an immediate return to his old stomping grounds. Brazilian playmaker Kaka and his Real Madrid galactico pals will face AC Milan. Marseille and FC Zurich round out Group C but have to be hoping for some major upsets if they have any chance of advancing. Real Madrid will have all the motivation they need with this season’s final being hosted at their home stadium. 
Bayern Munich, who have struggled out of the gate this season, are up against Juventus, French champions Bordeaux and Maccabi Haifa in Group A. Based on their current form, I just cannot see Bayern progressing. It’s much too early for predictions but the German-based side has much work to do under new manager Louis Van Gaal if they are to improve results.
The groups are as follows: 
Group A: Bayern Munich, Juventus, Bordeaux, Maccabi Haifa. 
Group B: Manchester United, CSKA Moscow, Besiktas, Wolfsburg. 
Group C: AC Milan, Real Madrid, Marseille, FC Zurich 
Group D: Chelsea, Porto, Atletico Madrid, APOEL Nicosia 
Group E: Liverpool, Lyon, Fiorentina, Debreceni 
Group F: Barcelona, Inter Milan, Dynamo Kiev, Rubin Kazan 
Group G: Sevilla, Rangers, Stuttgart, Unirea Urziceni 
Group H: Arsenal, AZ Alkmaar, Olympiakos, Standard Liege
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Prior to the draw, UEFA awarded Barca forward Lionel Messi the 2009 European Footballer of the Year and Best Forward, while his teammate Xavi Hernández was not surprisingly named last season’s Top Midfielder. Manchester United’s Edwin Van der Sar was named Top Goalkeeper and Chelsea captain John Terry picked up his second consecutive Top Defender award.

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