Samuel Eto'o
Samuel Eto'o

I spent 13 years in Spain, and when you spend that amount of time somewhere, it has a deep influence on you.

Samuel Eto'o
Samuel Eto'o

Chelsea is a fantastic club.

Samuel Eto'o
Samuel Eto'o

Jose Mourinho is one of the best managers with whom I have worked. I had a chance not only to have him as a coach but as a colleague, a friend, a big brother. I had a chance to learn from him, and he was open to receiving advice from me as well, even though I think he knew it all.

Samuel Eto'o
Samuel Eto'o

Like most Africans, I had to work much harder and show much deeper belief than others.

Samuel Eto'o
Samuel Eto'o

Most people only see Africa in terms of poverty and war, famine and disease.

Samuel Eto'o
Samuel Eto'o

It's good to dream, and I was born a dreamer.

Samuel Eto'o
Samuel Eto'o

I do not enter any controversy.

Samuel Eto'o
Samuel Eto'o

My dream when I was younger was that my parents could watch me on television.

Samuel Eto'o
Samuel Eto'o

I just want to see more understanding and less racism in sports.

Samuel Eto'o
Samuel Eto'o

Of course it's normal for people to say, 'Yeah, this player changed teams because of the money.' That could be the case sometimes, but after a certain level of success? No.

Samuel Eto'o
Samuel Eto'o

It's probably the happiest moment for me, to play in a World Cup hosted in Africa.

Samuel Eto'o
Samuel Eto'o

I've always felt comfortable, but in football, there are lows.

Samuel Eto'o
Samuel Eto'o

They called me Little Milla. He was one of the best in the world, not just in Africa. A lot of us think he did not win the best player in the world award just because he was African. It was an honour to have the name - he was an inspiration.

Samuel Eto'o
Samuel Eto'o

I was 15 when I made my debut for the national team.

Samuel Eto'o
Samuel Eto'o

I stick at things, will always push myself hard, and little by little, I'll get to where I want to be.

Samuel Eto'o
Samuel Eto'o

By God's grace and strength of my work, I've managed to build a respectable image that I use to serve both my continent and my country.

Samuel Eto'o
Samuel Eto'o

No one signs a contact saying they will always start.

Samuel Eto'o
Samuel Eto'o

The fact is, as all we strikers know, we tend to get judged just on the number of goals.

Samuel Eto'o
Samuel Eto'o

I've been a role model in terms of discipline, and I have always been rigorous and professional.

Samuel Eto'o
Samuel Eto'o

I've worked hard and dreamed, and that helped me become one of the best players in the world.