Re: I am 17, I can confirm

by M99 Sat Feb 15, 2014 7:34 am

S wrote:Is Lazio's Minala really 41 ?

While African sources claim Joseph Minala is 41 rather than 17, the Lazio youth player’s agent called for an “end to the attacks.”

The photographs of the player – posted on his own Twitter account – have gone viral with many suggesting Minala is nowhere near his supposed age of 17.

He is taking part in the Viareggio youth tournament with Lazio, having signed for the club in December.

Now Senego.net claims Minala confessed that he will turn 42 in August and lied about his age in order to send money home to his family in Cameroon.

“The thing that surprises me is that there are some sites, who have no credibility, don’t verify information before publishing it,” agent Diego Tavano told TMW.

“It is disconcerting that someone is playing on this story. The lad is relaxed anyway, as perhaps those spreading these rumours are the classic fox who couldn’t reach the grapes...

“Joseph has talent, he is 17 years old and the Tribunal in Rome verified it. It’s remarkable some claims are given credence.”

by El Gunner Sat Feb 15, 2014 7:57 am

So let me get this straight. The guy is 18 years old, but he looks like he is 41?

by Lord Spencer Sat Feb 15, 2014 9:36 am

The Curios case of Joseph Button!

Well, from looking at some of the facts:

1- He has the face of a 41 year old man.
2- He has the physique of a 17 year old teenager.

Either one or the other are Photoshopped, or he has the most unfortunate face in football.

by eelir Sat Feb 15, 2014 5:33 pm

He is not the first person to look like that. He probably is 18, or a bit over 18. I have a friend who looked like 25 when he was 15-16. But he looks more or less the same even now when he is 30.

by danyjr Sat Feb 15, 2014 5:59 pm

Test that look at the development of the sex organs, cartilage growth in the hands and the clavicle and dental examinations are frequently used in FIFA youth cups to determine age with a margin of error of roughly 10 months.

by Robespierre Wed Feb 26, 2014 5:35 pm

http://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Serie-A/Lazio/26-02-2014/primavera-coppa-italia-lazio-fiorentina-3-1-inzaghi-jr-prenota-coppa-80135056519.shtml

Minala show in Primavera :bow:

This guy is a *bleep*' legend :bow:

He plays as a veteran :bow:

by Lord Spencer Wed Feb 26, 2014 5:43 pm

Robespierre wrote:http://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Serie-A/Lazio/26-02-2014/primavera-coppa-italia-lazio-fiorentina-3-1-inzaghi-jr-prenota-coppa-80135056519.shtml

Minala show in Primavera
This guy is a *bleep*' legend
He plays as a veteran

Plays like a veteran probably because he is one Laughing

by Robespierre Wed Feb 26, 2014 6:01 pm

Lord Spencer wrote:
Robespierre wrote:http://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Serie-A/Lazio/26-02-2014/primavera-coppa-italia-lazio-fiorentina-3-1-inzaghi-jr-prenota-coppa-80135056519.shtml

Minala show in Primavera
This guy is a *bleep*' legend
He plays as a veteran

Plays like a veteran probably because he is one

tbh I appreciated the 2nd goal expecially , typical of an expert player , congratulations SS Lazio to have found a similar talent so precocious :bow:

It reminds me George Weah

Spoiler:

by Lord Spencer Wed Feb 26, 2014 6:03 pm

Robespierre wrote:
Lord Spencer wrote:
Robespierre wrote:http://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Serie-A/Lazio/26-02-2014/primavera-coppa-italia-lazio-fiorentina-3-1-inzaghi-jr-prenota-coppa-80135056519.shtml

Minala show in Primavera
This guy is a *bleep*' legend
He plays as a veteran

Plays like a veteran probably because he is one

tbh I appreciated the 2nd goal expecially , typical of an expert player , congratulations SS Lazio to have found a similar talent so precocious It reminds me George Weah

Spoiler:

For all we know, he might have been a teammate of George Weah

by M99 Wed Feb 26, 2014 6:13 pm

He is from Cameroon. Was probably Roger Milla's mentor.

by Robespierre Sun Mar 16, 2014 8:32 pm

My usual update about our hero and his football stories

The Minala legend continues and he has just destroyed the hated Roma in the Primavera derby

I am 17, I can confirm - Page 2 15677832-057-kJpD-U80199498749jD-620x349@Gazzetta-Web_articolo

I am 17, I can confirm - Page 2 15677832-057-kJpD-U80199498749jD-620x349@Gazzetta-Web_articolo

http://www.calcioblog.it/post/339149/lazio-roma-3-2-campionato-primavera-video-gol-minala-ancora-a-segno
here the goals

Typical gol worthy of an expert player.
Chapeau.

by El Chelsea Fuerte Sun Mar 16, 2014 9:13 pm

Adit wrote:
RealGunner wrote:Jospeh Minala ‏@JosephMinala 23h
Don't believe this bullshit

I am 18 years old not 41, leave me alone!

Only in Serie A a middle aged man can pass as a youngster

by Art Morte Sun Mar 16, 2014 9:32 pm

Robespierre wrote:My usual update about our hero and his football stories

The Minala legend continues and he has just destroyed the hated Roma in the Primavera derby

Spoiler:
http://www.calcioblog.it/post/339149/lazio-roma-3-2-campionato-primavera-video-gol-minala-ancora-a-segno
here the goals

Typical gol worthy of an expert player.
Chapeau.

I just can't help it, his face looks sooooooo out of place among those "other" youngsters xD

by Forza Mon Mar 17, 2014 1:43 am

If he looked like that and was crap, nobody would care, so just leave him alone guys. He gets all of this attention just because he is quite simply better than other players his age. Essien and Obafemi Martins have got nothing on him. ;lucas;

by M99 Mon Mar 17, 2014 6:29 am

Art Morte wrote:
Robespierre wrote:My usual update about our hero and his football stories

The Minala legend continues and he has just destroyed the hated Roma in the Primavera derby

Spoiler:
http://www.calcioblog.it/post/339149/lazio-roma-3-2-campionato-primavera-video-gol-minala-ancora-a-segno
here the goals

Typical gol worthy of an expert player.
Chapeau.

I just can't help it, his face looks sooooooo out of place among those "other" youngsters xD

That experience is paying off well. How do you expect youngsters to compete with him?

by Robespierre Sun Apr 06, 2014 1:42 pm

Debut for him in Serie A

Finally revealed his real age ....

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by Limpakulli Sun Apr 06, 2014 1:46 pm

Hes old enough to be someones dad. Serie a seems like a perfect league for him to settle in.

by Guest Sun Apr 06, 2014 1:48 pm

Forza, your post got a legit "laugh out loud" out of me Very Happy

by S Mon Apr 07, 2014 2:32 pm

http://extra.globo.com/incoming/11767737-926-ff7/w640h360-PROP/joseph-minala-lazio-jogador-gato-1.PNG

I am 17, I can confirm - Page 2 448

by Lord Spencer Mon Apr 07, 2014 3:32 pm

Someone lock him up please, before he spreads his Benjamin Button genes rofl

by MaraVilla Mon Apr 07, 2014 3:59 pm

S wrote:
Spoiler:

cute pictures with his daughters Proud

by Onyx Wed Apr 30, 2014 5:40 pm

Interview with Di Marzio:

He was abandoned at the station at Termini, and now he plays for Lazio. He dreams of playing for the first team, and he was Already Made His debut.

He Has a big heart and sincere eyes. However Minala Joseph is aware That he looks older than 18. He Gave an interview to Sky Sports to give His side of the story. Here is a summary of His answers. "I'm Joseph Minala. I'm from Cameroon and I was born on August 24th 1996. It's easy to make all the Verifications you would want to do "

You have an unusual story. When it started to scout promised you to try out with Milan ...

Yes, he made up this story. He gave me a cellphone That he never even used, and there was no AC Milan or even the tryout. I arrived at the station at Termini, then I did not hear from him again. I told the police what had happened, and so today I'm here thanks to Italy, the country That gave me an opportunity.

They Brought me to a hospital, without sending me back to my country, Which is what I expected them to do. I was Given some exams and then I was Brought to a community. This is how my career started in Italy ...

You Must Know That You do not look 18

I think so. People see it this way, but I do not want to say all Africans look this way. However we look older than we truly are. But the truth is what we are Stating, the age written on my identification

After you were abandoned in the station in terms you were part of a theater play against racism

I was part of a play, I played the part of someone in charge of a community called "I'm not invisible." It was done to make the world understand, That even if we are a different color, we are all the same. And I will add That I was never involved-in a racist episode

by Casciavit Wed May 28, 2014 6:57 pm

FIGC confirm Minala is 17

The FIGC have confirmed that Lazio midfielder Joseph Minala is 17, and not 42-years-old.

The Biancoclesti man was part of a Federal Prosecutor’s case last season that saw the teenager questioned over his real age.

There had been allegations that the Cameroonian’s passport had been altered to take a full 25 years of his actual birth date.

But after a thorough investigation by the League authorities, they have confirmed that there is no case to be answered.

“The Federal Prosecutor has examined the report and ordered the investigation to be closed,” a statement read.

by urbaNRoots Wed May 28, 2014 7:11 pm

Kanu played until he was 50 or so, I believe in you son you can do it.

by Guest Thu May 29, 2014 4:25 pm

Limpakulli wrote:Hes old enough to be someones dad. Serie a seems like a perfect league for him to settle in.

Sterling had 2 kids when he was 17.

by julias Thu May 29, 2014 10:21 pm

Betty La Fea wrote:
Limpakulli wrote:Hes old enough to be someones dad. Serie a seems like a perfect league for him to settle in.
Sterling had 2 kids when he was 17.

Sterling actually only has one child lol despite the rumours that went round for years

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