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VALDERAMA BACKS FALCAO

The Colombian football legend Carlos Valderrama has said that the Atletico Madrid striker Radamel Falcao is the hero of the country right now, and he is expecting big things from the national team at the upcoming World Cup.

Colombia have emerged as one of the strongest teams in the South American continent primarily due to the presence of Radamel Falcao. The 26-year-old has terrorised defences in Europe for the last few seasons, while many regard him to be the best striker past the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. Prior to Falcao, the 51-year-old Valderrama was regarded as the nation’s hero. Read more