Rumours circulated on social media during a Premier League clash between Chelsea and Brighton suggesting that 20-year-old Ivorian forward Malick Yalcouyé has misrepresented his age. The claims escalated significantly, prompting his former youth club to release a series of archival photographs documenting his career progression in an effort to verify his identity.
This incident mirrors similar accusations recently levied against Yan Diomandé, the new striker for Real Madrid, highlighting a recurring issue affecting young African players in European football.
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