The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has handed a six-month ban to Samuel Eto'o, the president of the Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT), prohibiting him from attending any matches involving the Cameroon national teams.
Eto'o's suspension stems from violations of Articles 13 and 14 of FIFA's Disciplinary Code, which pertain to "offensive conduct and violations of fair play principles" and "misconduct by players and officials," respectively. These infractions are linked to Cameroon's last-16 match against Brazil in which the South Americans triumphed 3-1 after extra time.
Tensions flared during the game held in Bogota, Colombia, on September 11, particularly concerning a penalty that allowed Brazil to equalize. Following the incident, Eto'o and the Cameroonian delegation expressed their displeasure.
As part of the disciplinary action, Eto'o is barred from attending any matches involving the men’s and women’s national teams across all age categories. However, the suspension does not affect his position as president of FECAFOOT. FIFA confirmed that the ban is effective immediately and has been communicated to the president of the Cameroon Federation.
In July, Eto'o faced a $200,000 fine for a brand deal with an online gambling company, which was deemed an ethics violation by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). Since being elected as president of FECAFOOT in 2021, Eto'o has also had disputes with the country's sports ministry, particularly regarding the appointment of Belgian Marc Brys as the men's team coach, which he labeled "illegal."
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