Joseph Minala and a career emptied by a false news

Joseph Minala, a Cameroonian footballer, faced age-related accusations that hindered his career. Arriving in Italy at 14, he was initially promised a trial with AC Milan, which turned out to be false. After joining Lazio, he debuted in Serie A but was soon embroiled in controversy when a Senegalese website claimed he was 42 instead of 17. An investigation cleared him, confirming his birth year as 1996. Despite this, Minala's career suffered, leading to loans and stints in lower leagues and Malta. Now reflecting on his journey, he feels he deserved more support and opportunities, lamenting the lasting impact of the false news on his life.