Video: Inter’s Mario Balotelli has to be dragged away from penalty area to let Samuel Eto’o take it

Rob Parker | October 30, 2009

Moody striker would like spot-kick responsibilty

When Inter Milan’s Mario Balotelli won a penalty five minutes into their match against Palermo last night, he obviously felt that was justification for him taking it. Samuel Eto’o disagreed, pulled rank and placed the ball on the spot.
Balotelli continued to stand next to the ball demanding to take the [...]

Video: Samuel Eto’o opens the scoring for Barcelona but can’t find a vein under the floodlights

Rob Parker | May 27, 2009

Barca hitman dying for a hit, man

Any football manager worth his salt will tell you that after taking the lead in a big match, nothing calms the nerves like a bit of heroin. Samuel Eto’o was only too aware of this fact!

Top 10 Champions League Final conclusions: Barcelona 2-0 Manchester United

Rob Parker | May 27, 2009

1. Barcelona were hungrier, quicker, more committed and - bottom line - better than Manchester United. The best team (by a mile) won.
2. What a coincidence. Wayne Rooney’s boots go missing and then their owner go missing too. Anyone seen him, by the way?
3. Pep Guardiola truly is the next Jose Mourinho. The brooding looks [...]

Hard Tackle: Samuel Eto’o and Cesar Arzo

Rob Parker | November 17, 2008

Eskimo kisses all round
Barcelona’s Samuel Eto’o and Recreativo Huelva’s Cesar Arzo get up close and personal. Hope they both opted for a pre-match brush of the teeth.

Football videos: Don’t push Pep Guardiola - not even in celebration

Rob Parker | October 2, 2008

Barca coach wants his players to keep their hands to themselves

Just look at the glare Samuel Eto’o receives after shoving his coach Pep Guardiola as they react to a Barca goal against Real Betis last week. You don’t mess around with Pep.