[25] In 2011, he drew further attention when he commented that football was "just a job",[26] explaining that his primary motivation for playing the game professionally was the wage collected rather than intrinsic pleasure: I have never bought into the hypocrisy of football but perhaps I'm more strident in my views now. Former Tottenham Hotspur defender Benoit Assou-Ekotto says he has been offered roles in adult films since claims emerged he was going to quit football and become a porn star. She told me she would have preferred another gift. [7] However, Spurs manager Harry Redknapp decided to give Assou-Ekotto the chance to play in the team. Benoît Pierre David Assou-Ekotto (born 24 March 1984) is a Cameroonian former professional footballer who played as a left back. The comments went viral on the internet, but Assou-Ekotto has rubbished the idea, saying it would be 'too taboo' for him. In the summer of 2006, Assou-Ekotto moved to Tottenham Hotspur for an undisclosed fee, though estimated to be in the region of £3.5 million by the media. It infuriates me when footballers go on about playing for the shirt. When Harry Met Us - Redknapp Does #SpursShowLIVE | The Spurs Show on acast, Ligue 1 - Benoît Assou-Ekotto (Metz) : «Comme si je voulais devenir acteur porno !» - France Football, Tottenham Hotspur F.C. [21] He also played the full 90 minutes in Cameroon's 1–0 surprise 2010 FIFA World Cup Qualifying defeat to Togo on 28 March 2009. Published: 17:13 BST, 28 May 2017 | Updated: 18:48 BST, 28 May 2017. Assou-Ekotto is known for his forthright social commentary. But when they speak to you about the end of your career at 22 or 23… it's why maybe I changed. I'm safe now but this gave me a lesson. Movies. The 33-year-old left back revealed his mum found out about the claims on Mother's Day. He carried an Oyster card and frequented the London Underground, and often walked with Tottenham supporters towards White Hart Lane before home matches. He then played in seven of eight UEFA Cup matches as Lens fell to Udinese in the round of 32. He could well end up in the Birmingham colours next year, Benoit. He also revealed that his mum found out about the rumours on France's Mother's Day, and revealed the awkward exchange he had with his parent about it. What’s absurd is that we can take it seriously. [6] In an interview with The Guardian in May 2010, he stated: Me playing for Cameroon was a natural and normal thing. Menu. He was named in Cameroon's 2010 Africa Cup of Nations squad but was forced to withdraw prior to the tournament due to injury. ', they will reply Morocco, Algeria, Cameroon or wherever. Coach: Finke, Lijst van spelers van Tottenham Hotspur FC, Cameroon's Benoit Assou-Ekotto signs for St Etienne, https://nl.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Benoît_Assou-Ekotto&oldid=56820339, Wikipedia:Lokale afbeelding gelijk aan Wikidata, Creative Commons Naamsvermelding/Gelijk delen. Dat lijfde hem in augustus 2016 transfervrij in nadat zijn contract bij AS Saint-Étienne afgelopen was. Release Calendar DVD & Blu-ray Releases Top Rated Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Showtimes & Tickets In Theaters Coming Soon Coming Soon Movie News India Movie Spotlight. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. "[10], Assou-Ekotto scored his first career goal in a 2–1 win over Liverpool on the opening weekend of the 2009–10 Premier League season with a half-volley from 20 yards. 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That's why I changed many things in my mind and in my life. Yes, I play for the money but then doesn't everybody who gets up in the morning and goes to work? Assou-Ekotto told France Football: 'A lady in England alerted me on Twitter at the time, it rather surprised me. Redknapp told the Spurs Show podcast: 'The only trouble is that he’s admitted he wants to be a porn star. [11] He was rewarded for this fine form with a four-year contract extension on 19 August. Assou-Ekotto was also named in Paul Le Guen's final 23-man roster for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa and played every minute of Cameroon's three matches.[22]. The final club of his career was Ligue 1 side Metz. During the 2011 London riots, the outspoken footballer suggested in an interview with BBC Sport that his colleagues do more to mitigate geopolitical issues, such as donating one-hundredth of their salaries towards local causes. [15] Assou-Ekotto made his debut for the club 16 days later against Brighton & Hove Albion at Loftus Road, coming on as a first-half substitute to replace Nedum Onuoha in a goalless draw. [18] During the course of the 2015–16 season Assou-Ekotto made 20 league appearances and 4 in the Europa League. "Assou-Ekotto" redirects here. [20], Assou-Ekotto made his debut for Cameroon against Guinea in a friendly match on 11 February 2009. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. He played in 66 matches in Ligue 1 for Lens. After breaking into the first-team with three appearances in 2003–04, Assou-Ekotto caught the eye with 29 starts in 2004–05. At the start of the 2005–06 season, he played in all of Lens' matches in the UEFA Intertoto Cup, as they won that tournament and secured a place in that season's UEFA Cup. 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'Maybe I can get another year out of him before he decides to do that. What a good player. He started the 2009 League Cup final against Manchester United, where he played exceptionally well up against Cristiano Ronaldo. Former Spurs defender Benoit Assou-Ekotto says he has been offered roles in adult films, His former manager, Harry Redknapp, said Assou-Ekotto was going to become a porn star, Assou-Ekotto, who played under Redknapp at Tottenham and QPR, said this was not true. Assou-Ekotto has since argued that his injury changed his attitude to football because he realised that it could have ended his career: When your surgeon tells you maybe you won't play football anymore many things are different in your mind. In 2010, he sparked controversy with his criticism of the inconsistency between the public and private opinions of Premier League footballers, claiming that he was "always honest", though he added that he did not believe that the truth was always "good to say". He has looked an outstanding left back. Despite being born in France, Assou-Ekotto represented Cameroon at international level, participating in two FIFA World Cup tournaments. But what has amazed me in England is that when I ask the same question of people like Lennon and Defoe, they'll say: 'I'm English.' 'From what I understood, it was in a show, Redknapp was asked about the players he would like to recruit. Assou-Ekotto debuteerde in 2009 in het Kameroens voetbalelftal. 'It was just a joke, it’s not bad. As if I wanted to become a porn actor! [16] He played 27 league matches and helped QPR return to the Premier League via the play-offs. Upon arriving at Tottenham, Assou-Ekotto pursued an interest in the local community and its inhabitants, expressing a "great sense of connection to Tottenham". His older brother Mathieu Assou-Ekotto played as a midfielder, starting out at Lens and spending several seasons in Belgium. He was loaned to Queens Park Rangers in 2013 and released in 2015, after which he joined Saint-Étienne. Assou-Ekotto's outstanding performances throughout the season led to him being praised as one of the best left-backs in the country. However the left back says he has no plans to move into sex acting, saying 'I think I'll stay in football'. I have no feeling for the France national team; it just doesn't exist. [8] Even though Tottenham lost the match on penalties, Assou-Ekotto made left back his own position for the rest of the season as he made such a performance throughout the final. Benoit Assou-Ekotto, Self: 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil. When people ask of my generation in France, 'Where are you from? He became a first-team regular for the Premier League side, totalling 200 appearances across all competitions. "You read the paper, it's like a movie," he says. It’s far too taboo.'. 'It made me laugh, but my mother discovered it this morning, Mother’s Day. During mid-season, he temporarily lost his place to youngster Gareth Bale but regained it when Redknapp moved Bale onto the left wing. Birmingham manager Harry Redknapp targets Benoit... Birmingham City boss Harry Redknapp runs the rule over... 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