Samuel Eto’o has spoken out about the recent wave of violence between football supporters in Russia, particularly the clashes involving fans of Anzhi Makhchkala and Zenit Saint Petersburg. Eto’o emphasized the importance of supporters and expressed the club’s desire for matches to take place in a healthy atmosphere. The violence between the two clubs escalated after clashes during a championship match in Makhachkala on August 18, leading to serious injuries and arrests.
Eto’o, who plays for Anzhi Makhchkala, called for zero tolerance towards violence, stressing that even a small fight could have dramatic consequences. The player expressed concern about the situation and the impact it could have on the atmosphere at matches.