In the video, that is viral on social media, Samuel Eto'o can be seen moving towards the man while talking to him angrily, as others try to stop him, and even kicked him to the ground.
Eto'o, who played for Barcelona from 2004 to 2009, received a fine and a 22-month suspended sentence but will not serve any time, as is customary in Spain for prison terms of under two years
Samuel Eto is set to run for Cameroon football federation's presidency in December.
Brazilian appears to confirm move in Instagram message.
Samuel Eto'o will now play in the Italian league after he joined Everton on a free transfer from Chelsea in August.
The 33-year-old Eto'o joined Everton on a free transfer last August, and scored four times in 20 appearances before moving back to Italy, where he used to play for Inter Milan.
Capped 116 times, Samuel Eto'o won two Africa Cup of Nations titles in 2000 and 2008, a competition in which he is the all-time leading scorer with 18 goals.
Cameroon great Samuel Eto'o has signed a two-year contract at Everton and could make his debut against his former club on Saturday when Chelsea visit Goodison Park in the Premier League.
The Cameroon Football Federation announced the move and said it was a decision taken by the sports ministry. Midfielder Stephane Mbia replaces Samuel Eto'o.
Samuel Eto'o is available for free after his one-year contract with Chelsea expired and Liverpool see him as a potential candidate to bolster their attack