Beaten for 45 minutes, Switzerland finally got the upper hand on Thursday over Cameroon 1-0 in the first match of group G of the World Cup, thanks to a goal from Breel Embolo, born in Cameroon but who made the sporting choice of the ” Nation” .
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The 25-year-old did not celebrate the goal, as he had announced. Born in Cameroon and arriving in Switzerland at the age of four, the AS Monaco forward has maintained strong ties to his native country. “If I score, I’ll try not to celebrate”, he warned.
Of Cameroonian origin, he could have played this World Cup with the Indomitable Lions. “I had the opportunity to go with Cameroon to the World Cup. And I was approached from Switzerland, where I grew up. The decision was very tough. At some point you wake up, you have your answer and you say to yourself, ‘This is what I want'”entrusted the player to our colleagues at L’Equipe.
Even if he decided to defend the colors of Switzerland, the Monaco striker has never forgotten Cameroon. It goes there from time to time. “I try to go once or twice a year to maintain this Cameroonian-African bond. I also try to bring it to my children and to bring it through charitable actions, such as with my association (the Embolo Foundation). For me it is very important not to forget where I come from.” he said.
Breel Embolo also has friends within the Indomitable Lions. We can mention Eric-Maxim Choupo-Moting. “I have good relationships with several players, they are really friends” Pistone confirms.
