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Samuel Eto’o retires from football after trophy-laden career with Barcelona, Inter Milan and Chelsea

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In this file photo taken on March 18, 2014, Chelsea's Cameroonian striker Samuel Eto'o gestures to the crowd during the UEFA Champions League round of 16-second leg football match between Chelsea and Galatasaray at Stamford Bridge in London. - Cameroon's four-time African Player of the Year Samuel Eto'o announced his retirement on September 7, 2019, at the age of 38, declaring "I need a rest". [AFP]

Cameroon's four-time African Player of the Year Samuel Eto'o announced his retirement on Saturday at the age of 38, declaring "I need a rest".

"The end, towards a new challenge," the former Barcelona, Inter Milan and Chelsea striker posted on Instagram.

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