Off the PitchMirror FootballUnverified source· 24 Aug 2026
Eto'o backs Infantino amid FIFA pressure
Former Chelsea star Samuel Eto'o defends FIFA president Gianni Infantino despite growing criticism.
E. Eto'o
player
Who
Samuel Eto'o
What
Pledged support to FIFA president Gianni Infantino
Context
Infantino under pressure after cancelled World Cup share sale
What happened. Samuel Eto'o has publicly backed Gianni Infantino, saying he has 'not done anything wrong', amid scrutiny over the FIFA president's leadership.
- Infantino's plan to sell World Cup share was cancelled.
- UEFA confirmed loss of confidence in Infantino.
- UK PM Andy Burnham criticised Infantino's decisions.
“not done anything wrong”
— Samuel Eto'o
Eto'o's support contrasts with other legends who claim football lost core values.
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