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Ivorian Footballer Malick Yalcouyé Wrongly Accused of Being Older than His Age

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During the Premier League match between Chelsea and Brighton, 20-year-old Ivorian footballer Malick Yalcouyé was accused online of lying about his age, to the point that his former club had to release photos taken year after year to refute the rumor. This case is reminiscent of the recent accusations against Real Madrid's new striker, Yan Diomandé.

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During the Premier League match between Chelsea and Brighton, 20-year-old Ivorian footballer Malick Yalcouyé was accused online of lying about his age, to the point that his former club had to release photos taken year after year to refute the rumor. This case is reminiscent of the recent accusations against Real Madrid's new striker, Yan Diomandé.

·Issy-les-Moulineaux, France
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Malick Yalcouye, a 20-year-old footballer from Ivory Coast, found himself in the spotlight after scoring for Brighton in the Premier League weekend match against Chelseat.However, his goal was not the only reason why it was widely written about him on social networks. Yalcouye became the subject of numerous comments from fans because of his appearance. The drawn line of his hair attracted particular attention, which led some social media users t…

Malick Yalcouyé, a 20-year-old footballer from Ivory Coast, found himself in the spotlight after scoring for Brighton against Chelsea.

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Malick Yalcouyé, born on November 18, 2005 in Bandiagara (Mali) and formed football in Côte d'Ivoire, broke into the Premier League. His debut with Brighton & Hove Albion included a goal against Chelsea, an immediate impact that confirms the projection of a player who has already travelled halfway Europe before the age of 21. The midfielder passed through the academy of ASEC Mimosas, one of the great African talent factories, before IFK Göteborg…

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sport.es broke the news on Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
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