Eto'o Calls For More Media Access

Such a sentiment might seem strange coming from Eto’o, who is not necessarily on the friendliest of terms with the press following his infamous head-butt on a radio reporter last month.

The confrontation arose when the media boycotted a press conference after the Cameroon national team turned them away from training sessions. Eto’o, who attended the conference, allegedly became riled and began throwing insults before the dispute turned violent.

Speaking to The Associated Press in New York, the 27-year-old insisted such incidents could be avoided if the press were allowed more access to the players – as in American sport, where the reporters are allowed to enter dressing rooms.

"You don't get information firsthand, because you are not allowed to get it," the ex-Real Madrid man said. "It would be a good idea to probably implement the same system that you have in the United States in Europe in terms of access.

"And because money today overrides everything, the only thing that ends up being interesting to sell is negative news. The good doesn't sell as much."


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