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'2020 has been a year like no other in our lifetime' – Eto’o

The four-time African Footballer of the Year reflected on the global challenges facing the world and the role sports can play to unite people

With the coronavirus pandemic ravaging the global economy and sporting calendars, former Barcelona and Inter Milan striker Samuel Eto’o admits the current health challenge is unprecedented.

Eto’o praised frontline health workers across the world for the sacrifice they make in treating and containing the spread of Covid-19.

The ex-Cameroon international described them as 'the real heroes' owing to the crucial roles they have been playing in the last few months.