Nabil Djellit reveals his truths with the suspension of Samuel Eto'o by FIFA

For Franco-Algerian journalist Nabil Djellit, the six-month suspension imposed on Samuel Eto'o Fils by the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) is a “humiliating decision”.

FIFA's decision to severely sanction Samuel Eto'o, president of the Cameroon Football Federation (Fecafoot), has sparked a vast wave of reactions and comments in Cameroon. The six-month suspension pronounced by the governing body of world football against this emblematic figure of Cameroonian football did not leave the public indifferent, who see this measure as a hard blow for the leader.

Indeed, the FIFA Disciplinary Committee imposed this sanction on Samuel Eto'o for having violated the rules laid down by the organization. The decision states that the former striker is banned from attending Cameroon national team matches for a period of six months. This suspension is justified by the violation of articles 13 and 14 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code, respectively concerning the “ offensive behavior and violations of the principles of fair play » and the “ misconduct of players and officials. »

For many observers, this sanction, which echoes serious infractions of the fundamental values ​​of sport, is not only a severe punishment but also a strong message sent to all those involved in football. Nabil Djellit judges that this suspension is “ a humiliating decision“. In Cameroon, a country where Eto'o is a true legend, this decision is closely followed and sparks numerous discussions on the impact it could have on the future management of Cameroonian football.

“ The sanction was imposed in connection with the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup™ round of 16 match between Brazil and Cameroon, which took place in Bogotá, Colombia, on September 11, 2024 », Announced FIFA on Monday in a press release.