The meeting between Samuel Eto’o, president of the Cameroonian Football Federation (Fecafoot), and Gianni Infantino, president of FIFA, has sparked a lot of controversy.
In contrast to Walid Sadi, president of the Algerian Football Federation, whose meeting with Infantino went unnoticed, Eto’o’s encounter has triggered a wave of criticism on social media.
Samuel Eto’o, the president of Fecafoot, continues to be in the spotlight. After clashes with coach Marc Brys and his overseeing minister, he finds himself at the center of a new controversy, this time with FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
A photo taken on the sidelines of the 74th FIFA Congress in Bangkok shows the two men smiling, arm in arm. This seemingly innocent image has stirred up social media, where some users denounce unwelcome closeness between the two leaders.
Eto’o is already facing accusations of match-fixing. As for Infantino, he is criticized for his alleged inaction in this matter. This photo only fuels the criticism and highlights the perceived “unfair” power dynamics between Eto’o and the Cameroonian Ministry of Sports, especially considering the former striker’s close ties with FIFA.
This controversy is another blow to the already fragile image of Cameroonian football. It remains to be seen what the repercussions of this affair will be and whether it will impact Eto’o’s future at the helm of Fecafoot.
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