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Samuel Eto'o to retire from International duty?

10 September 2013 - 09:42

Chelsea's summer signing Samuel Eto'o has reportedly told his Cameroon teammates last weekend that he has decided to quit from playing for the national side. 

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The Cameroonian striker started in his national side's 1-0 home win over Libya on Sunday, which ensured the qualification of the African contigents in to the next stage, where they will have a two-legged tie, in which a victory would guarantee them a berth in the 2014 FIFA World Cup to be held in Brazil.<br /><br />The 32-year-old has insisted that his decision to retire comes about due to a personal breakdown with coach Volker Finke, according to L'Equipe.<br /><br />Volke Finke refused to add on to the issue following Cameroon's vital victory over Libya, suggesting Eto'o to clarify the situation himself.<br />

He told reporters: <em>"Samuel Eto'o is a great player and it is better that he should be the one to explain things.</em> <br /><br /><em>"He is the only one who can explain why he took the decision."</em>

Written by Sri Aswin