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Samuel Eto'o has issued a 'not-so-sorry' apology after getting into a physical altercation with an Algerian YouTuber whilst in Dubai for the World Cup.
The ex-Barcelona and Chelsea striker was caught on camera kneeing a man as he filmed him while he left Stadium 974 in Doha where Brazil had just beaten South Korea 4-1 yesterday.
Reports suggested Eto'o lost his temper after a fan - revealed to be named Said Mamouni - asked whether Eto'o had given the referee a bribe before Cameroon's crucial playoff victory over Algeria in March, which granted Eto'o's team a place in the World Cup.
The former striker disputed the claim - both verbally and physically - before releasing a statement apologising for his actions, though it's clear he remains upset over the provocative question.
In his statement, Eto'o wrote: 'On 5 December, after the Brazil-South Korea match, I had a violent altercation with a person who was probably an Algerian supporter.
'I would like to apologise for losing my temper and reacting in a way that does not match my personality. I apologise to the public for this unfortunate incident.
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Footage emerged of the Cameroon FA President attacking a fan after a World Cup match
'I pledge to continue to resist the relentless provocation and daily harassment of some Algerian supporters. Indeed, since the Cameroon-Algeria match on 29th March in Blida.
'I have been the target of insults and allegations of cheating without any evidence. During this World Cup, Cameroonian fans have been harassed and pestered by Algerians on the same subject.
'I would like to mention that the scenario of Algeria's defeat was cruel but perfectly in line with the rules and ethics of our sport. All the appeals made by the Algerian Football Federation to the competent jurisdictions have been rejected.
'I therefore call on the Algerian authorities and Federation to take their responsibilities to put an end to this unhealthy climate before a more serious tragedy occurs.
'To Fennecs' fans, I wish that they find peace and manage to overcome the disappointment of a painful defeat,
