Eto'o set to launch new quest in Qatar

DOHA - Samuel Eto'o sought the advice of Xavi Hernandez and Wesley Sneijder before choosing to play in Qatar, the Cameroon star said as he was unveiled by his new club on Tuesday.

After a whirlwind transfer - Eto'o was playing in Turkey a week ago - the beaming 37-year-old striker was presented by Qatar Sports Club, his 13th side, at a chaotic news conference in Doha.

The four-time African player of the year said he had spoken to his ex-Barcelona and Inter Milan colleagues before committing to the one-year contract.