Antalyaspor lift Samuel Eto'o suspension

Prominent Cameroon footballer, Samuel Eto’o has been recalled by Turkish club Antalyaspor following his suspension after making racial comments on social media.
Several days ago, the 35 year-old  wrote on his Instagram account: “Perhaps some people do not feel respect for me because I am black.”

Although he didn’t specify the target of   his criticism, the post was believed to have been aimed at Antalyaspor chairman Ali Safak Ozturk who criticised Eto’o for his performances earlier this season.

The former Barcelona player have however been forgiven. Ozturk said he was recalled after expressing regret for the remarks. The former Chelsea player was included in the side to face Galatasaray in Istanbul on Sunday. He came in as a substitute in the 29th minute.

Samuel Eto'o is now a coach

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Ex Barcelona forward, Samuel Eto’o is now a football club coach. He has been named interim player-manager at Turkish side Antalyaspor. The former Cameroon international, has taken over from Yusuf Simsek, whose contract was terminated by mutual consent on 7 December.
The clause in his contract is that he has been given 3 matches to prove his mettle. And if he succeeds, he might be given a permanent role. The 34 year-old who joined the club on a three-year contract in June has scored 13 goals in 15 league appearances for Antalyaspor this season. He will be assisted by technical director Mehmet Ugurlu.
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