Eto'o Joins Inter and AC Milan Legends For Epic UCL Semi Final at San Siro

Eto'o Joins Inter and AC Milan Legends For Epic UCL Semi Final at San Siro

Lukman Mumuni
updated at May 11, 2023 at 8:06 AM
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  • Samuel Eto'o reunited with his ex-Inter Milan teammates at the San Siro Stadium on Wednesday
  • The club legend watched his former team play rivals AC Milan in a Champions League last four tie
  • The Cameroonian star led Inter Milan to victory in the 2010 edition of the UEFA Champions League

Legendary African footballer, Samuel Eto'o was joined by former Inter Milan and AC Milan stars for the UEFA Champions League semi-final between the two Italian giants at the San Siro Stadium.

Eto'o, a legend of Inter Milan, was also working as a pundit for the big encounter as his former club hoped to make the final for the first time since 2010, when the Cameroonian led them to an unprecedented treble.

The Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT) president remains the only player to win back-to-back trebles with two different clubs, achieving the feat in 2009 with Barcelona and 2010 with the Nerazzurri.

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Samuel Eto'o has arrived at San Siro for the UCL semi-final clash between Inter Milan and AC Milan. Credit: @AllezLesLions
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In photos shared on social media, Eto's was seen with his Inter Milan strike partner Diego Milito, goalkeeper Julio Caesar, and AC Milan legend Andriy Shevchenko.

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The game was expected to provide some fireworks at the San Siro Stadium, with the two Italian giants and fierce rival clubs chasing European success this season.

Eto'o will be hoping the blue side of Milan advances to the final of the competition, where they could meet either Real Madrid or Manchester City, per Al Jazeera.

FECAFOOT to build 12 stadiums

Earlier, Sports Brief reported on the president of FECAFOOT, Eto'o revealing stadium construction plans for 12 locations across the country.

The Cameroonian legend said the motive behind the massive football facilities project was to more opportunitues to aspiring young footballers.

Eto'o was voted president of Cameroon's FA in December 2021 and helped ensure the Indomitable Lions made it to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Eto'o socialises with PSG stars

Sports Brief also reported on Cameroonian legend, Eto'o lauding Presnel Kimpembe for hosting a successful charity event in France last week.

The French defender, through his Strong3r foundation, invited his Paris Saint-Germain teammates and legends of the game for the event.

Eto'o, one of the football greats invited to the event, praised Kimpembe for his charitable work and met players including Kylian Mbappe.

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Lukman Abdul Mumin is a Sports Journalist based in Accra, Ghana. He has been writing for the past five years. Lukman joined Sports Brief as an Editor for the Local Desk in 2022.
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