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Samuel Eto'o is filmed ATTACKING a man outside World Cup stadium after watching Brazil's win against South Korea... with Barcelona legend and current Cameroon FA president appearing to lose his temper before KNEEING cameraman in the face

Samuel Eto'o has been caught on camera attacking a man in Qatar on Monday 
The Cameroon FA president argued with a man who was filming him in car park 
He then chased after the man, before appearing to knee him in the face
It is unclear what sparked the disruption following Brazil's win over South Korea
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By Ben Nagle For Dailymail.Com

Published: 02:34 GMT, 6 December 2022 | Updated: 04:30 GMT, 6 December 2022


Shocking footage has emerged online of football legend and current Cameroon FA president Samuel Eto'o attacking a man outside a stadium at the World Cup in Qatar.

The incredible clip shows the former Barcelona, Inter Milan and Chelsea striker leaving Stadium 974 in Doha, having just watched Brazil romp to victory against South Korea in their round-of-16 match.

At first, Eto'o appears happy to pose for photos with waiting fans as he makes his way out of the venue, before a man with a video camera approaches him to his right.

The footage, filmed by La Opinion, then seemingly shows the pair exchanging words, before the video cuts to a few seconds later, and Eto'o returning to the scene to confront the man.


It is unclear what was said to rile Eto'o - who is in Qatar in his role as World Cup 2022 legacy ambassador - but he reacts furiously and begins to push the cameraman. 
Samuel Eto'o (right) has been pictured alongside a host of big names in Qatar this month. Above, he stands with FIFA President Gianni Infantino (left) ahead of Cameroon vs Serbia

Samuel Eto'o (right) has been pictured alongside a host of big names in Qatar this month. Above, he stands with FIFA President Gianni Infantino (left) ahead of Cameroon vs Serbia
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At this point, various onlookers step in to try and quell the disruption, but Eto'o is set on chasing the man and eventually has to be held back as he continues to try and confront him. 

With four men holding Eto'o back, the footage then shows him giving his phone to a man, before breaking out of the huddle to knee the man in the face, knocking him to the ground.

The brutal blow appears to occur as the man is bending down, leaving him unaware of Eto'o returning to continue the confrontation. 

Although understandably shocked, the unknown man is helped to his feet and did not appear to be badly hurt by the shocking blow, while Eto'o is held back again by two men. 
Eto'o is best remembered for his five-year spell with Barcelona, where he played 199 times

Eto'o is best remembered for his five-year spell with Barcelona, where he played 199 times
Eto'o is currently president of the Cameroon Football Federation, and is in Qatar with the team

Eto'o is currently president of the Cameroon Football Federation, and is in Qatar with the team

As reported by La Opinion, Eto'o was quickly asked what had happened by reporters, but he was 'out of his mind' and was quickly led away by security.

An hour before the unsavory incident occurred, Eto'o was pictured inside the stadium with former NFL player Chad Johnson while watching the Brazil match.

His primary concern in Qatar was, clearly, watching his nation Cameroon and how their tournament unfolded, but it came to a disappointing end with a group stage exit - despite a victory over Brazil.

DailyMail.com has contacted both Eto'o and the Cameroon Football Federation for comment. 

Eto'o retired from playing the game in 2019, following a spell in Qatar with Qatar SC. He is most famous for spells with Barcelona, Inter Milan and Chelsea, after coming through Real Madrid's academy in 1997.
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Eto'o (second left) launches the World Cup at a fan park in Doha alongside a host of other footballing legends, including Ronald de Boer, Cafu and Xavi (left-right)

Eto'o (second left) launches the World Cup at a fan park in Doha alongside a host of other footballing legends, including Ronald de Boer, Cafu and Xavi (left-right) 
Eto'o played for Chelsea (pictured) and Everton in the Premier League during his career

Eto'o played for Chelsea (pictured) and Everton in the Premier League during his career

He also has 118 caps for his country - the second-most of any player in history.

It is not the first time the 41-year-old has hit headlines for non-footballing reasons in recent months, having been handed a 22-month suspended prison sentence in June for a £3m tax fraud, having failed to declare income from the transfer of image rights. 

According to Sport, the former Barcelona and Inter Milan striker admitted the offence but alleges that he was a victim of manipulation by his former agent Jose Maria Mesalles.

The fraud relates to Eto'o failing to declare income derived from the transfer of image rights to Puma and Barcelona in his personal income tax return between 2006 and 2009.
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...were is the film?
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The video is all over Facebook. I di not justify what Eto'o did but if he did call Eto'o a monkey, then it's all fair game. I hear it's the same Algerian YouTuber who has been making videos accusing Eto'o of bribing the ref on the Algerian game. Kid still has not gotten over the fact that Cameroon best Algeria to qualify for the Mundial.
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That's the end of his political career.
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kalani JR wrote: Tue Dec 06, 2022 1:22 pm That's the end of his political career.
In Europe or Africa?
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Lolly wrote: Tue Dec 06, 2022 1:28 pm
kalani JR wrote: Tue Dec 06, 2022 1:22 pm That's the end of his political career.
In Europe or Africa?
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Lolly wrote: Tue Dec 06, 2022 1:28 pm
kalani JR wrote: Tue Dec 06, 2022 1:22 pm That's the end of his political career.
In Europe or Africa?
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He’s a disgrace.

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Ah ahn..What happened there? He went after the guy even after multiple peeps had restrained and pleaded with him...not looking good.
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felarey wrote: Tue Dec 06, 2022 6:16 pm Ah ahn..What happened there? He went after the guy even after multiple peeps had restrained and pleaded with him...not looking good.
With cameras everywhere nowadays, only a daft person would attack someone physically. If he does not leave Qatar soon, I won’t be surprised if he’s thrown behind bars. Very dumb behavior.
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smallpikin wrote: Tue Dec 06, 2022 8:25 pm
felarey wrote: Tue Dec 06, 2022 6:16 pm Ah ahn..What happened there? He went after the guy even after multiple peeps had restrained and pleaded with him...not looking good.
With cameras everywhere nowadays, only a daft person would attack someone physically. If he does not leave Qatar soon, I won’t be surprised if he’s thrown behind bars. Very dumb behavior.
Never will he bethrown behind bars. Instead the guy who provoked could find himself 2 years in jail according to Qatari laws.
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EMIR KONGI JAFFI JOFFA wrote: Tue Dec 06, 2022 3:58 pm He’s a disgrace.

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Nope he´s human.
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That was a very silly move
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An algerian supporter who has been harrassing Eto'o for months. Eto'o has issued an apology letter.
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Lolly wrote: Tue Dec 06, 2022 1:28 pm
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panafrican wrote: Tue Dec 06, 2022 8:34 pm An algerian supporter who has been harrassing Eto'o for months. Eto'o has issued an apology letter.
He is lucky Qatari officials did not arrest him for assault o
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kalani JR wrote: Tue Dec 06, 2022 1:22 pm That's the end of his political career.
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The supporter has been banned from all Stadiums in Qatar. The guy has literally made a living defaming Eto’o and Cameroonians.
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EMIR KONGI JAFFI JOFFA wrote: Tue Dec 06, 2022 3:58 pm He’s a disgrace.

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Give am another one! Imbec1le! These cvvnts think they can say anything to a man, and provoke him, because the man is famous and wont do anything.
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felarey wrote: Tue Dec 06, 2022 6:16 pm Ah ahn..What happened there? He went after the guy even after multiple peeps had restrained and pleaded with him...not looking good.
Why didnt the same peeeps restrain and plead with the guy when the guy said what he said? Its only when its time for the #$% whooping that everyone wants to plead? :rotf: :rotf: :rotf:
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smallpikin wrote: Tue Dec 06, 2022 8:25 pm
felarey wrote: Tue Dec 06, 2022 6:16 pm Ah ahn..What happened there? He went after the guy even after multiple peeps had restrained and pleaded with him...not looking good.
With cameras everywhere nowadays, only a daft person would attack someone physically. If he does not leave Qatar soon, I won’t be surprised if he’s thrown behind bars. Very dumb behavior.
Yen yen yen! If its you, I am sure they will throw your wretched asssss behind bars! Eto'o will be watching the next game in the state box :taunt: :taunt:
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bamenda boy wrote: Tue Dec 06, 2022 9:27 pm The supporter has been banned from all Stadiums in Qatar. The guy has literally made a living defaming Eto’o and Cameroonians.
Eto'o shpuld have given him two! shift that smelling jaw and he will not be able to make those comments again. :lol:
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The Goddess wrote: Tue Dec 06, 2022 8:27 pm
smallpikin wrote: Tue Dec 06, 2022 8:25 pm
felarey wrote: Tue Dec 06, 2022 6:16 pm Ah ahn..What happened there? He went after the guy even after multiple peeps had restrained and pleaded with him...not looking good.
With cameras everywhere nowadays, only a daft person would attack someone physically. If he does not leave Qatar soon, I won’t be surprised if he’s thrown behind bars. Very dumb behavior.
Never will he bethrown behind bars. Instead the guy who provoked could find himself 2 years in jail according to Qatari laws.
I don’t know Qatari law, but here in America, if you assault someone physically, the law will come down on you like a ton of bricks.
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