The club and his agent issued a statement rubbishing the claimsDocuments: The club released official documents after Minala was the subject of abuse because of pictures he released on social networking sites - Minala has now deleted his Instagram and Facebook accountsIn action: The Cameroonian joined Lazio last August and has impressed for their youth teamIn the dressing room: Minala alongside some of his Lazio youth team team-matesGoalscoring great: Minala pictured with Udinese hitman Antonio Di NataleTriallist: Minala had spells at Napoli and Inter before joining the RomansDefence: Minala's agent said the player looks older because of a 'difficult' childhoodStorm: He was forced to delete his Instagram and Facebook accounts, but remains on Twitter Someone has created this story'No comments have so far been submitted. Voornaam Joseph. Peps Mall. Suarez back to Ajax? Why not be the first to send us your thoughts, Ourexplains more about how we use your data, and your rights. Geboortedatum 24-8-1996 (23 jaar) Positie Middenvelder. 29-05. Many of you will be familiar with the name, Joseph Minala. Joseph Minala,the 17-year-old signed for the Italian club back in 2014 but he was accused of actually being 42-years-old. The truth is that I'm 18 years old. Gewicht 80 kilo. Now he has them dreaming of glory - SPECIAL REPORTEddie Jones will have NO restrictions on any England player's involvement during autumn Tests ahead of a gruelling fixture listSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: This autumn is the perfect opportunity for Eddie Jones to experiment with his England squad before the new Six Nations starts in February Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets to get the boot as part of dressing room shake-up with Donny van de Beek and Malang Sarr incoming to refresh a side at 'rock bottom'... how Barcelona could look under new boss Ronald Koeman'We need to create a different image to what we saw last week': New boss Ronald Koeman insists he will ensure 'commitment and professionalism' after returning 'home' to take charge of crisis club Barcelona on a two-year dealFulham 'make sensational move for Gerard Pique' as new Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman plans overhaul of squad following Champions League humiliation with defender open to Premier League returnRakitic to Arsenal? Joseph Minala - aged 17 or 42? 10:07, 29 MAY 2014; Updated 15:08, 24 AUG 2014; Joseph Minala with youth teammates at Lazio (Image: Twitter/MarieMbjm) 1 of 11. Kalau sebut nama mungkin ramai tidak kenal tetapi jika dilihat pada gambarnya pasti ramai akan ingat. Joseph Minala hit the headlines in 2014 when he joined Lazio as a 17-year-old hoping to break into the first-team. Joseph Minala told he can resume career in Lazio youth team after proving he's 17 not 42. You’ll certainly be familiar with the picture of him in his Lazio kit. PHOTO/COURTESY. England insist Nations League campaign is important as Gareth Southgate prepares to name Three Lions squad for Iceland and Denmark matchesFA start 124-staff cull to cut costs after coronavirus crisis creates £300m black hole... with specialist attacking and defensive coaches in troubleDerby County set for ANOTHER inquiry into alleged breaches of EFL rules as club faces threat of multiple points deductions over £80m sale of Pride Park and £30m loan from equity firmPremier League is hit by FOURTEEN new positive coronavirus tests at 12 pre-season camps... and clubs fear players partying with rival stars on holiday could lead to MORE casesNeymar's Parisienne renaissance: Few PSG fans would have cared if the Brazilian superstar had left last year as he angled for a move back to Barcelona. Joseph Minala. Minala is still playing at the age of 23. Many of you will be familiar with the name, Joseph Minala. "I have read the alleged statements posted on the website senego.net in which it says I confessed my real age which was different to what was stated in my [official] documents," Minala said six years ago. All Rights Reserved.Paul Gascoigne film about former Tottenham and England star's life is being madeMan City's David Silva offered private jet and luxury house to sign with Serie A clubLazio defender Patric sent off for biting Lecce's Guilio Donati An African website had reported that the midfielder lied about his age Achternaam Minala. Vidal to PSG?

44. Cameroon midfielder, Joseph Minala has been at the centre of a storm about his age. And when an African football website shared shock claims that he was in fact 42-years-old, Minala soon became the talk of the footballing world.

However, following last season, they opted not to take up that option.He returned to Lazio but, in December, went out on loan to Chinese club Qingdao Huanghai.He’s now 23-years-old - although someone has mischievously changed his Wikipedia to say 43.In truth, it seems Minala is failing to fulfil the incredible potential everyone thought he had at an early age - especially considering his impressive physique.He only managed two caps for Cameroon’s U23s - the last of which coming back in 2015.His contract at Lazio expires in the summer of 2021 and it would be a surprise if I Biancocelesti decide to extend his stay at Stadio Olimpico.© 2020 Sports New Media Limited. Lazio star Joseph Minala became an internet sensation back in 2014 when photos emerged of the then-17-year-old signing for Lazio despite looking considerably olderDon't wait 30 years - sign up for our daily football email newsletter today!Joseph Minala hit the headlines in 2014 when he joined Lazio as a 17-year-old hoping to break into the first-team.The midfielder's features certainly made him look older than a teenager.And when an African football website shared shock claims that he was in fact 42-years-old, Minala soon became the talk of the footballing world. Who remembers Joseph Minala?