Fatshimetrie: Samuel Eto’o Case During FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Match Faces Sanctions
When FIFA announced the sanctions imposed on Samuel Eto’o on Monday, September 30, attention quickly turned to the controversial behavior of the famous former Cameroonian footballer during a FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup match.
While FIFA did not provide details on the incident that led to the sanctions, the president of the Cameroon Football Federation was found guilty of violating two articles of the world football governing body’s Disciplinary Code.
Specifically, Samuel Eto’o was found guilty of violating Articles 13 and 14 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code, which focus on misconduct by players and officials.
On 11 September, Brazil beat Cameroon 3-1 in the round of 16 of the U-20 Women’s World Cup. It was Cameroon’s first appearance at the competition, but they ended in a disappointing defeat in the round of 16.
Cameroon coach Hassan Balla was highly critical of the refereeing in the crucial encounter.
Samuel Eto’o’s six-month suspension from attending Cameroon national team matches means he will miss the men’s national team’s qualifying group games for the 2026 World Cup and the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
This case highlights the importance of fair play and respect for the rules of the game, which are essential to preserving the integrity of football at all levels of international competition. Those involved in this iconic sport are required to uphold high ethical standards, to ensure the smooth running of competitions and to preserve football’s reputation as a universal sport.