Ivorian footballer Malick Yalcouyé falsely accused of lying about his age

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What happened

During a Premier League match between Chelsea and Brighton, social media users started spreading rumours that 20-year-old Ivorian footballer Malick Yalcouyé is older than he claims to be.

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  • During a Premier League match between Chelsea and Brighton, social media users started spreading rumours that 20-year-old Ivorian footballer Malick Yalcouyé is older than he claims to be.
  • Reported by France 24 and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 16:03:41 UTC.

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