500,000 Euro Case: Samuel Eto'o Officially Responds to L'Équipe - Lebledparle

Samuel Eto'o, president of FECAFOOT, issued a letter on September 16, 2026, denying any misconduct regarding a fund transfer during the October 2023 friendly match between Cameroon and Russia. He states that using a Qatar bank account was necessary due to financial constraints related to Russia, and was authorized by the relevant authorities. His lawyers emphasize that FECAFOOT's finances are regularly audited by independent bodies, CAF, and FIFA, and they denounce a smear campaign. Any accusations against him or the federation will be subject to defamation lawsuits.