Eto'o accuses teammates of 'conspiracy' for not passing him ball in WC qualifier

Chelsea footballer Samuel Eto'o has claimed that his Cameroon teammates had concocted a plot not to pass him the ball during their World Cup qualifying match against Tunisia.

According to Metro.co.uk, Eto'o, who played in the tie despite his alleged decision to retire from international football in September, was less than impressed with the attitude of his fellow Cameroonians, who he insisted deliberately wouldn't pass to him during the match.

Eto'o said that it was true and regrettable, adding that when he went to the midfield to chase the ball, it was because he heard of the plot.

He added that football is a collective sport, and players are obliged to pass the ball even to their worst enemies, especially when they are in a good position to receive it.

Meanwhile, Cameroon boss Volker Finke refused to confirm Eto'o's suspicions and accused the 32-year-old of spouting 'kindergarten talk', the report said.