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Former Barcelona, Inter Milan Striker Samuel Eto'o Announces Retirement

Three-time UEFA Champions League winner Samuel Eto'o has announced his retirement from football after a 22-year senior career.

The 38-year-old striker took to Instagram to announce the news, writing: "The end. Towards a new challenge. Thank you all, big love."

Eto'o played for some of Europe's biggest clubs during his stellar career, including Barcelona, Inter Milan, Chelsea and Real Madrid, where he joined the youth academy in 1996.

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