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Samuel Eto’o: References & Edit History

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Invalidated site: The Guardian - World Cup 2010: Samuel Eto'o on his incredible journey. Oct 21, 2026
Add new Web site: International Olympic Committee - Samuel Eto'o: The trailblazing African player who claimed continental glory for club and country. Jun 30, 2026
Anniversary information added. Mar 06, 2026
Add new Web site: BBC Sport - Jose Mourinho: Inside his Champions League-winning tactics with Samuel Eto'o. Apr 19, 2025
Add new Web site: The Guardian - World Cup 2010: Samuel Eto'o on his incredible journey. Nov 19, 2024
Add new Web site: CNN Sports - Samuel Eto’o: ‘It’s not about the money’. Jun 25, 2024
First paragraph modernization. May 02, 2024
Noted that he retired. Jun 10, 2020
Noted that he left Konyaspor and signed with Qatar SC. Apr 09, 2019
Noted that he joined Konyaspor in 2018. Jun 20, 2018
Mentioned that he signed with Antalyaspor. Jun 17, 2016
Updated to mention his signing with Everton and transfer to Sampdoria. Jan 27, 2015
Updated article to add details of his international play through the 2014 World Cup. Jul 03, 2014
Added Eto'o joining Chelsea FC. Sep 05, 2013
Updated with highlights of Eto'o's tenure with Inter Milan and his transfer to Anzhi Makhachkala. Aug 24, 2011
Add new Web site: Official Site of Samuel Eto'o. Jul 01, 2011
Changed "F.C. Internazionale (Inter Milan)" to "Inter Milan." Mar 17, 2011
Photo of Eto'o playing for FC Barcelona added. May 17, 2010
Updated to add Eto'o's transfer to Inter Milan. Jul 28, 2009
New article added. Jun 09, 2009
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