Samuel Eto'o, former star of African football and current president of the Cameroon federation, is suspected of diverting more than 500 thousand euros from Russian funds. FIFA is being accused of not investigating the case, raising questions about the independence of the body that governs world football.
The investigation focuses on suspicious payments that were made by Russia during Eto'o's term as president of the Cameroonian federation. The competent authorities were expecting FIFA to conduct a thorough investigation into these financial flows.
Eto'o is seen as one of Gianni Infantino's main allies, FIFA president, in the 2027 elections for the leadership of the organization. This political proximity raises concerns about potential protection of the former player against suspicions of financial irregularities.
The Cameroon federation, led by Eto'o, is said to have received Russian funds under circumstances that are now under international scrutiny, without FIFA having taken concrete measures to clarify the case.
