There are allegations that Radamel Falcao may have lied about his age, according to Colombian media outlet Noticias Uno. The report suggests that “El Tigre” was born in 1984 instead of the registered February 10, 1986, making him not 27 but 29 years old. This potential discrepancy in age could have implications for his reported 60 million-euro transfer to Monaco.
Age falsification is not uncommon in football, with numerous instances reported in Africa and elsewhere. The issue has been raised in relation to former players like Taribo West, who was accused of reducing his age when signing with Partizan Belgrade. Similar accusations have been made against other players, highlighting a broader concern about age manipulation in the sport.
