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‘The quality is there’ – Barcelona legend Eto’o rates La Liga as world’s best league

La Liga is the world’s best league according to four-time African Footballer of the Year Samuel Eto’o.

During his trophy-laden career which spanned over two decades, the 39-year-old featured for Real Madrid, Leganes and Real Mallorca before having further spells in England, Italy, Russia, Turkey and Qatar.

His biggest success was achieved at Barca where he won two Champions Leagues, three La Liga titles and placed third in the Fifa World Player of the Year vote for 2005.

Speaking to Goal during his visit to Lagos as part of La Liga’s effort in promoting the league across the globe, the ambassador claims the Spanish top-flight remains the best based on its "quality".