Samuel Eto'o

  1. FC Barcelona's 10 Most Mesmerizing Victories Under Pep Guardiola

    In May of 2008, club president Joan Laporta made an announcement that changed the course of history at FC Barcelona : then-manager Frank Rijkaard was fired and was to be replaced by Josep Guardiola...

    Frank Wagner Written by Frank Wagner about 1 month ago 5,908 reads 31 comments

  2. Samuel Eto'o: Why Decision to Drop Lawsuit Against FC Barcelona Helps Club

    Samuel Eto'o withdrew his lawsuit against FC Barcelona according to an article published in FOX Sports . The lawsuit was estimated at $4 million with interest that was not paid to Eto'o when he left Barca for Inter Milan in the year 2010...

    Roberto Alvarez-Galloso Written by Roberto Alvarez-Galloso about 2 months ago 1,192 reads 5 comments

  3. Samuel Eto'o: The Forgotten Star of World Football

    As a fan of Inter Milan I have been spoiled over the last two seasons. This has nothing to do with the treble winning year of 2009-2010, or the 2010 Club World Cup. It has to do with having the opportunity to watch one player game in and game out...

    Alessio Gasparotto Written by Alessio Gasparotto about 3 months ago 2,289 reads 14 comments

  4. 2012 Africa Cup of Nations: The All-African Team

    As long football has been played on an international level, the sport has been dominated by South America and Europe...

    Louis Hamwey Written by Louis Hamwey about 4 months ago 2,582 reads 12 comments

  5. January Transfer Window: 7 Players Who Could Turn Liverpool into a Champion

    Liverpool FC have proven themselves to have developed a defensive solidity in recent weeks, and this is always the perfect starting point for building a successful team...

    Andy Thomas Written by Andy Thomas about 5 months ago 3,656 reads 11 comments

  6. EPL, La Liga, Serie A, and the Best Attacking 11 from 11 Different Leagues

    Europe has been blessed with some outstanding attack talent in the past several years. Many new players have burst onto the scene, scoring goal after goal to astonish fans globally...

    Conner Gordon Written by Conner Gordon about 6 months ago 7,660 reads 23 comments

  7. Top 20 African Footballers of 2011

    Pelé may have wrongly predicted an African nation would win a FIFA World Cup by 2000 but he wasn't wrong in foreshadowing the growth of African football. Omam-Biyik's bundled goal against then-reigning World Cup champions Argentina...

    Allan Jiang Written by Allan Jiang about 6 months ago 7,689 reads 50 comments

  8. Money Talks: The Richest Clubs in World Football, and Who's Keeping Track

    When I was asked to compile a list of the richest clubs in world football, instead of just scoping out answers, I ended up with a lot more questions...

    Lindsay Eanet Written by Lindsay Eanet about 6 months ago 5,145 reads 5 comments

  9. Racism in Football: An Ugly Side to English Football That Never Truly Went Away?

    "I feel stupid for thinking that football was taking a leading role against racism — it seems it was just on mute for a while...

    Greg Johnson Written by Greg Johnson about 7 months ago 253 reads 0 comments

  10. Russian Premier League: The Best and Worst of 2011

    The year 2011 is drawing to a close and the Russian Premier League was the scene of major news stories. The RPL has witnessed the rise of one club and the fall of another...

    Roberto Alvarez-Galloso Written by Roberto Alvarez-Galloso about 7 months ago 693 reads 3 comments

  11. Samuel Eto'o Stands Alone for Africa on Ballon D'Or List

    The release of the shortlist for the 2011 Fifa Ballon D'Or this week made for interesting reading if you're a follower of African football...

    Ed Aarons Written by Ed Aarons about 7 months ago 342 reads 3 comments

  12. World Football: Anzhi Makhachkala Denies Rumors of Samuel Eto'o Loan to PSG

    Anzhi Makhachkala has denied rumors about loaning Samuel Eto'o to Paris St. Germain (PSG) during the Russian Premier League winter vacation...

    Roberto Alvarez-Galloso Written by Roberto Alvarez-Galloso about 7 months ago 267 reads 3 comments

  13. Anzhi Makhachkala: 5 Reasons Samuel Eto'o Deserves the 2011 Ballon D'Or

    Samuel Eto'o has become the first player for Anzhi Makhachkala to be nominated for the 2011 Ballon D'Or award...

    Roberto Alvarez-Galloso Written by Roberto Alvarez-Galloso about 7 months ago 1,298 reads 10 comments

  14. 50 Big Game-Changing Transfers in the History of Football

    For all the hype and anticipation of the transfer deadline windows, so few transfers—even the big-money ones—end up making some serious consequential impacts...

    Lindsay Eanet Written by Lindsay Eanet about 8 months ago 19,751 reads 30 comments

  15. Carlos Tevez and the 10 Most Difficult Players in World Football

    Carlos Tevez's refusal to come on as a substitute against Bayern Munich on Tuesday night has shocked the football world...

    Ed Aarons Written by Ed Aarons about 8 months ago 1,445 reads 5 comments

  16. Samuel Eto'o Deal Will Take Soccer's Superstars to Next Level

    The world’s economy may be on the verge of slipping into another recession, but the prospect of a "double dip" doesn’t seem to be concerning some of soccer’s leading clubs...

    Ed Aarons Written by Ed Aarons about 8 months ago 443 reads 0 comments

  17. Why Asamoah Gyan's Move to UAE Is the Sign of Things to Come

    It seems there's never been a better time to be an African soccer player. With Cameroon's Samuel Eto'o having become the highest-paid sports star on the planet following his switch ...

    Ed Aarons Written by Ed Aarons about 8 months ago 509 reads 0 comments

  18. 10 Big-Name Football Players on Teams You Can't Watch

    These days it is possible to watch almost any football game you want anywhere in the world. Fixtures in the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and the other top European leagues attract ...

    Tony Mabert Written by Tony Mabert about 9 months ago 6,059 reads 10 comments

  19. Anzhi Makhachkala: Profiling Russia's Manchester City Chasing Cristiano Ronaldo

    It's been a month since Anzhi Makhachkala shocked the footballing world by signing Samuel Eto'o and for people not familiar with Russian football—which is a lot of people—who ...

    Allan Jiang Written by Allan Jiang about 9 months ago 1,009 reads 3 comments

  20. Serie A: 5 Teams to Watch in 2011-12

    When football arises in conversation, many associate with Italy. This is because Italy is a footballing hotbed. With four World Cup trophies to its name, Italy maintains a grand pedigree for football of great quality...

    Bell Malley Written by Bell Malley about 9 months ago 1,180 reads 6 comments

  21. Gadzhi Gadzhiev Defends FC Anzhi Makhachkala's Signing of Eto'o

    Gadzhi Gadzhiev, coach of the Dagestan-based FC Anzhi Makhachkala , defended club owner Suleiman Kerimov's decision to sign Samuel Eto'o and Roberto Carlos. Gadzhiev made his declarations in an interview with UEFA about the club and its future...

    Roberto Alvarez-Galloso Written by Roberto Alvarez-Galloso about 9 months ago 335 reads 1 comments

  22. Diego Forlan and the Top 10 Veteran Goal Scorers Still Doing the Business

    Today in football, Diego Forlan represents a growing section of footballers—experienced goal scorers who can play for a long amount of time...

    Andrew Jordan Written by Andrew Jordan about 9 months ago 5,082 reads 16 comments

  23. 6 Football Boots That Have Banished "Boring" to the History Books

    Zinedine Zidane will always be remembered for an astounding act of individualistic bravado during the 2006 World Cup final...

    Matthew Snyder Written by Matthew Snyder about 9 months ago 1,074 reads 0 comments

  24. Samuel Eto'o Signs Mega Deal with Russian Side Anzhi Makhachkala

    Samuel Eto'o , the four-time African footballer of the year, has reportedly signed a mind boggling deal with Russian football club Anzhi Makhachkala . According to The Los Angeles Times , the deal will pay Eto'o $14...

    Nedu Obi Written by Nedu Obi about 9 months ago 389 reads 1 comments

  25. Samuel Eto'o Bids Farewell to Inter Milan with a Letter

    Samuel Eto'o 's time at Inter has come to an end after he secured a record transfer deal with Anzhi Makhachkala ...

    Adrian Agius Written by Adrian Agius about 9 months ago 787 reads 6 comments