• Latest
  • Trending
  • All
  • News
  • Business
  • Politics
  • Lifestyle
Falcao out to issue sharp reminder to England in World Cup last 16

Falcao out to issue sharp reminder to England in World Cup last 16

July 2, 2018
The Wamala art gives a sneak peak of his art prowess ahead of the Guinness Bright House 

The Wamala art gives a sneak peak of his art prowess ahead of the Guinness Bright House 

July 1, 2022
Civil society fears EACOP will worsen corruption

Civil society fears EACOP will worsen corruption

July 1, 2022
“We must fight until this country is free,” says Besigye after release on bail

“We must fight until this country is free,” says Besigye after release on bail

July 1, 2022
I&M Bank Uganda joins Kabaka birthday run

I&M Bank Uganda joins Kabaka birthday run

July 1, 2022
Fundación Xcalibur, MTN launch the first social sports academy in Uganda 

Fundación Xcalibur, MTN launch the first social sports academy in Uganda 

July 1, 2022
Sports journalists receive kits for this year’s Kabaka birthday run from Airtel

Sports journalists receive kits for this year’s Kabaka birthday run from Airtel

July 1, 2022

Uganda elected to the board of continental standardisation body

July 1, 2022
Big interview: Doctors deserve better pay, says UMA’s Samuel Oledo

Big interview: Doctors deserve better pay, says UMA’s Samuel Oledo

July 1, 2022
Lumumba’s tooth finally buried in DR Congo, 60 years after he was killed

Lumumba’s tooth finally buried in DR Congo, 60 years after he was killed

July 1, 2022
China’s CCCC donates computers to Ugandan scouts

China’s CCCC donates computers to Ugandan scouts

July 1, 2022
Logo
  • News
    • Business
    • 2021 Elections Watch
      • The Election Podcast
    • Exclusive
    • Investigations
  • Politics
  • Education
  • Security
    • Cyber Security
  • Health
    • Coronavirus outbreak
  • Opinions
    • Columns
      • Parting Shot
      • Two Sides of a Coin
      • Bazanye’s Quick Shots
      • Mable Twegumye Zake’s #BitsOfMe&You
      • But this Year!
      • What Did I Miss?
  • Lifestyle
    • Hatmahz Kitchen
    • Food Hub
    • Let’s Talk About Sex
    • Entertainment
    • Tour & Travel
    • Love Therapist
    • Homes
  • Global
    • Africa
    • Asia
    • Middle East
    • Europe
    • The Americas
  • East Africa
    • Kenya
    • Rwanda
    • Tanzania
    • South Sudan
    • DR Congo
    • Ethiopia
    • Sudan
  • Technology
  • Special Reports
    • Kabaka Mutebi’s 25th Coronation Series
    • Focus on Somalia
    • Sino-Africa
    • Uganda at 56
    • Anti-Corruption Fight
    • Age Limit Map
    • Tuve Ku Kaveera
  • Sports
    • Place-It
    • StarTimes Uganda Premier League
    • Bundesliga
    • World Cup
  • Jobs
No Result
View All Result
Logo
No Result
View All Result
Home News

Falcao out to issue sharp reminder to England in World Cup last 16

Amon Katungulu by Amon Katungulu
July 2, 2018
in News
Reading Time: 2 mins read
0
Falcao out to issue sharp reminder to England in World Cup last 16

Robbed of his World Cup dream by injury four years ago, Colombia captain Radamel Falcao has at last realised his childhood dream and has a point to prove against England.

Falcao’s nine goals in qualifying carried the team to a first World Cup for 16 years in Brazil before an ungainly challenge by a schoolteacher in the French Cup in January 2014 inflicted cruciate ligament damage and blew his career off course.

ADVERTISEMENT

“El Tigre” (The Tiger) was one of the world’s most feared strikers. His $70 million move to Monaco from Atletico Madrid six months earlier was reportedly intended to be a stopgap for a season before he headed to Real Madrid, given the difficulties of directly crossing the divide in the Spanish capital.

AD-03 AD-03 AD-03
ADVERTISEMENT

Instead, Colombia’s all-time top scorer had to sit and watch alone in a Monaco apartment, completing his rehabilitation as his country went further than ever before at a World Cup.

James Rodriguez was crowned Colombia’s new golden boy as he won the Golden Boot with six goals and was only stopped by some robust Brazilian tactics in the quarter-finals.

ADVERTISEMENT

In trying to rush back in time to make the World Cup in 2014, Falcao only put more strain on his body and ultimately prolonged his recovery time.

Despite doubts over his fitness, his reputation remained intact. Manchester United and then Chelsea were tempted to take a punt on paying his wages for loan spells.

In 41 games in England over two campaigns, though, the once-prolific Falcao scored just five goals.

“There are times when one breaks down,” he told Colombian newspaper El Tiempo of his time in England. “There are difficult situations that one cannot contain and like any human being, I cried.”

Only once back in Monaco and given a regular run in the team to find his fitness and form did the old Falcao return.

– ‘Banging goals in’ –

He scored 30 goals, leading a prodigiously talented group of youngsters, including Kylian Mbappe, to beat big-spending Paris Saint-Germain to the French title in 2016-17 and to the Champions League semi-finals.

“It’s all about confidence and having a regular run in the team,” Falcao told UEFA.com. “A footballer never forgets how to play football. I’m convinced that game time, matches, was all I needed because ultimately no one forgets how to score goals.”

England defender Gary Cahill has seen Falcao at his best and worst. Cahill was on the receiving end of what the Colombian describes as one of his top-five performances when he scored a first-half hat-trick as Atletico thrashed Chelsea in the 2012 UEFA Super Cup, and also played with him at at Stamford Bridge.

“He had frustrations clearly in England,” said Cahill. “But he’s shown good character, he’s found his form and he’s banging goals in again.”

The goal Falcao most dreamed of came one week ago, at the age of 32, as he scored for the first time at a World Cup to launch Colombia towards the last 16 in a 3-0 win over Poland.

“It’s the goal I’ve been dreaming of since I was a child,” he said.

“I realise that all of Colombia had been waiting for this moment, supporting me, lifting me at difficult times, and in the end I want to thank the Colombian people for being with me unconditionally.”

With James facing a race against time to be fit, it is now Falcao’s turn to carry Colombian hopes and persuade any remaining English doubters that he is back to being the striker the world once feared in Moscow on Tuesday.

Tags: England vs ColumbiaFlacaoWorld Cup
Share76TweetSend
Previous Post

Spain blame game begins after World Cup exit, De Gea takes bigger share

Next Post

Modric finds penalty redemption in shootout drama

Amon Katungulu

Amon Katungulu

Related Posts

Civil society fears EACOP will worsen corruption

Civil society fears EACOP will worsen corruption

by Jonah Kirabo
July 1, 2022
0

Civil society groups have responded to the government's claims on the benefits of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP),...

“We must fight until this country is free,” says Besigye after release on bail

“We must fight until this country is free,” says Besigye after release on bail

by Jonah Kirabo
July 1, 2022
0

Political activist and People’s Front for Transition (PFT) leader Dr. Kizza Besigye has urged Ugandans not to be intimidated with...

I&M Bank Uganda joins Kabaka birthday run

I&M Bank Uganda joins Kabaka birthday run

by Amon Katungulu
July 1, 2022
0

In a bid to re-affirm the bank’s commitment to support and give back to the community, I&M Bank Uganda has...

Sports journalists receive kits for this year’s Kabaka birthday run from Airtel

Sports journalists receive kits for this year’s Kabaka birthday run from Airtel

by Amon Katungulu
July 1, 2022
0

In preparation for  the upcoming Kabaka Birthday Run slated for Sunday, July, 3, telecom company, Airtel Uganda has given out...

Next Post
Modric finds penalty redemption in shootout drama

Modric finds penalty redemption in shootout drama

  • Trending
  • Comments
  • Latest
“My life is in danger” journalist who broke the story on Speaker’s Shs 2.8 bn cars cries out

“My life is in danger” journalist who broke the story on Speaker’s Shs 2.8 bn cars cries out

June 28, 2022
Museveni to continue with army meetings amidst internal unsettlement rumors

Museveni to continue with army meetings amidst internal unsettlement rumors

June 26, 2022

Pastor who divorced wife for denying him conjugal rights for 10 years advises women to deny men sex if they are not developing

June 28, 2022
The Wamala art gives a sneak peak of his art prowess ahead of the Guinness Bright House 

The Wamala art gives a sneak peak of his art prowess ahead of the Guinness Bright House 

July 1, 2022
Civil society fears EACOP will worsen corruption

Civil society fears EACOP will worsen corruption

July 1, 2022
“We must fight until this country is free,” says Besigye after release on bail

“We must fight until this country is free,” says Besigye after release on bail

July 1, 2022
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Privacy & Policy
  • Careers
Call us: +256-417-720-101
Email: [email protected]

© 2020 Nile Post Uganda Ltd. - A Next Media Services Company.

No Result
View All Result
  • News
    • Business
    • 2021 Elections Watch
      • The Election Podcast
    • Exclusive
    • Investigations
  • Politics
  • Education
  • Security
    • Cyber Security
  • Health
    • Coronavirus outbreak
  • Opinions
    • Columns
      • Parting Shot
      • Two Sides of a Coin
      • Bazanye’s Quick Shots
      • Mable Twegumye Zake’s #BitsOfMe&You
      • But this Year!
      • What Did I Miss?
  • Lifestyle
    • Hatmahz Kitchen
    • Food Hub
    • Let’s Talk About Sex
    • Entertainment
    • Tour & Travel
    • Love Therapist
    • Homes
  • Global
    • Africa
    • Asia
    • Middle East
    • Europe
    • The Americas
  • East Africa
    • Kenya
    • Rwanda
    • Tanzania
    • South Sudan
    • DR Congo
    • Ethiopia
    • Sudan
  • Technology
  • Special Reports
    • Kabaka Mutebi’s 25th Coronation Series
    • Focus on Somalia
    • Sino-Africa
    • Uganda at 56
    • Anti-Corruption Fight
    • Age Limit Map
    • Tuve Ku Kaveera
  • Sports
    • Place-It
    • StarTimes Uganda Premier League
    • Bundesliga
    • World Cup
  • Jobs

© 2020 Nile Post Uganda Ltd. - A Next Media Services Company.