Cameroon’s record goalscorer Samuel Eto’o has retired from international football, the four-time African player of the year announced on Wednesday.<\/p>\n
The 33-year-old, who recently signed for Premier League Everton, scored 56 goals in 118 appearances after making his debut as a 15-year-old in 1997.<\/p>\n
“I wish to inform you that I hereby put a definitive end to my international career,” Eto’o said in a statement on his Facebook page.<\/p>\n
“On this occasion, I wish to thank all Africans in particular and all my fans around the world for their love and unconditional support. Find here the expression of my deep gratitude.”<\/p>\n
Eto’o played at four World Cups, won two African Cup of Nations, in 2000 and 2002, and was part of the team that were crowned Olympic champions in 2000.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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