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Eto’o’s daughter, Annie, has opened a legal case against him, alleging failure to pay child maintenance.
This development adds a complex layer to Eto'o's public persona, intertwining his acclaimed sports legacy with personal and legal challenges.
Background of the Case
Samuel Eto'o, the celebrated former Barcelona and Inter Milan forward, is currently embroiled in a legal battle with his 21-year-old daughter, Annie.
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The case stems from allegations that Eto'o has failed to fulfil his financial and family support obligations, as reported by Daily Mail.
Annie, born in Padova, Italy, in 2002, is the daughter of Anna Maria Barranca. Eto'o's relationship with Annie has been strained, as he was never a part of her life.
Despite a DNA test in 2015 confirming Eto'o as Annie's biological father, and an agreement to pay Barranca €10,000 in child maintenance, it's alleged that Eto'o has not adhered to this agreement, leading to the current legal dispute.
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Annie's Current Situation
The situation is further complicated by the fact that Annie, now a full-time university student in Milan, is dependent on her mother, who is struggling financially. This has intensified the need for the child support that Eto'o was supposed to provide.
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Eto'o's History with Child Support Claims
Interestingly, this is not the first time Eto'o has faced such allegations. Another daughter, Erika Do Rosario Nieves, also accused him of not paying child maintenance in Spain.
In February 2022, Erika was officially recognized as his daughter, and Eto'o was ordered to pay €1,400 per month in child support, backdated to 2018 when the lawsuit started.
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The current case, involving his daughter Annie, represents another chapter in the series of legal challenges related to child support that Eto'o has faced.
His status as a former football star and current head of the Cameroon FA adds a high-profile dimension to these personal and legal difficulties.
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