Falcao endured two torrid injury-blighted seasons on loan at Manchester United and then Chelsea but has struck form with five goals in his last four Monaco matches to return to the Colombia squad.

The Manchester United and Chelsea flop turned 31 on Friday. To celebrate the Colombian took to Instagram, sharing a picture of his celebrations including the birthday boy himself in a daft hat.

The former Manchester United man has returned to England ahead of Tuesday night's game after failed loan spells with the Old Trafford side and Chelsea over the last two seasons.

Willy Caballero will feature in countless DVDs and YouTube highlight clips for years to come after failing victim to Radamel Falcao's sublime chip during the Etihad goal-fest back in February.

The Colombian striker has seen his recent career hampered by injury problems. Monaco boss Leonardo Jardim said Tuesday that he will make a late decision on whether to risk his star man.

Having come through Monaco's Champions League quarter-final unscathed, the Colombia forward and his wife Lorelei Taron were in attendance for the last eight of the men's singles.

The 31-year-old scored 30 goals in all competitions as Monaco ended Paris Saint-Germain's four-year dominance of French football while also reaching the last four of the Champions League.

Many wives and girlfriends of footballers are household names. But given just how many famous WAGs there are, can you match the woman to the footballer from a choice of four players?

A sharp finish and a penalty from the Colombian striker added to first-half efforts from Stevan Jovetic and Rachid Ghezzal and help inflict defeat on Marcelo Bielsa's les Dogues.

Colombia striker Radamel Falcao has come under scrutiny for appearing to tell opposition players to calm down and play for a draw during the final round of World Cup 2018 qualifying. 

Radamel Falcao has denied claims he was behind what has been dubbed the 'Lima Pact' and stressed Colombia fought to the bitter end against Peru despite speaking with opponents. 

The Ballon d’Or pays tribute to the best player of the past year and competition is fierce. Sportsmail takes a look at those nominated and how their performances have compared over the year.

No trophies are handed out in December but one of football's biggest personal accolades is about to go on the line in Paris. Here Sportsmail gives you a lowdown to the 2017 Ballon d'Or.

The Ballon d'Or is awarded to the best player applying his trade in Europe, but is often considered the ultimate prize on a personal level for any footballer.

For anyone who has played it, FIFA is serious business. Be it between friends or relatives, a bad result or dodgy decision can bring the worst out of people. And even for Mario Balotelli, this is no different.

Falcao spared Monaco's blushes with a 91st-minute equaliser to deny Nice a shock win on Tuesday night. Monaco's only Ligue 1 defeat on home soil this season came at the hands of PSG, but they trailed.

If Egypt are to succeed at their first World Cup since 1990, it looks crucial that they get Mo Salah fit. The Liverpool forward remains a doubt after a shoulder injury suffered in the Champions League final. 

Colombia went through courtesy of a Yerry Mina header that saw them pick up three points and top Group H. It was a moment of rare quality in a match lacking in clear-cut chances.

Sportsmail provide you with everything you need to know for the World Cup 2018 clash Senegal vs Colombia including how to watch, kick-off time, squads, stats and latest odds.

The 32-year-old left England after spells with Manchester United and Chelsea as damaged goods. After a career resurgence, Falcao is now ready to knock England out of the World Cup.

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Colombia striker Radamel Falcao has accused American referee Mark Geiger of bias in favour of England as his side crashed out of the World Cup. Colombia were beaten on penalties.

His pedigree on the continent is undoubted and when Beckham's new team joins the MLS in 2020, Falcao could provide the forward line with some much-needed fire power.

Thierry Henry finally secured his first win as Monaco head coach after Radamel Falcao's free-kick earned a hard-fought 1-0 victory at fellow Ligue 1 strugglers Caen.

His contract at Monaco expires next summer and, after taking on his former side in the Champions League on Wednesday, the prospect of a return to the Spanish capital has piqued his interest.

Most footballers eye a career in coaching or punditry after hanging up their boots but Radamel Falcao is planning to go against the trend by turning his hand to baseball. 

The former Manchester United striker was representing Colombia but found his side 2-1 down with minutes remaining and took exception to a spot of time-wasting by the home side.

Radamel Falcao rescued struggling Monaco with two second-half goals in a 2-2 draw at Rennes in the French league on Wednesday.

Rangers assistant boss Gary McAllister hopes missing out on a Copa America slot will finally convince Alfredo Morelos to clean up his act. The striker has bagged 29 goals this season.

Radamel Falcao wants to be part of David Beckham's new MLS franchise Inter Miami.  The Monaco striker is also attracting interest from Columbus Crew in the United States.

Monaco are considering a move for former Liverpool man Daniel Sturridge, who is still looking for a new club after becoming a free agent in summer.

The Turkish Super Lig club is in talks with Monaco to sign the Columbia forward on-loan, who has been at the Ligue 1 club since signing for £50m from Atletico Madrid in 2013.

Radamel Falcao bagged the winner on his Galatasaray debut against Kasimpasa on Friday night. The 33-year-old scored the only goal of the game as the Turkish champions won 1-0.

Spencer Shaw, who is now a Preaching Minister at a church in Oklahoma, posted a tweet of his prediction from Mahomes' high school year book, and it's gone viral with over 2,000 retweets.

She wowed audiences with a breathtaking Super Bowl halftime performance that included pole-dancing and political statements on Sunday evening.

An estimated 17.2 million Americans will not make it into work hours after Kansas City Chiefs beat San Franscisco 49ers 30-21 in Super Bowl LIV in Miami.

J.Lo used her Super Bowl half time show to take a veiled swipe at Donald Trump's immigration policies, featuring Latino children sat in cages before breaking into 'Born in the USA'.

Jeremy Renner and Eiza Gonzalez appeared inseparable as they left Super Bowl LIV on Sunday with fellow Hollywood colleagues Kate Bosworth, Michael Polish, and Jon Hamm in Miami.

G-Eazy - who's real name is Gerald Earl Gillum - took things one step further when he shared a shot of Megan's leggy ensemble to his own page with a slew of hearts to follow.

The 23-year-old defensive tackle will pay the adoption fees for every dog currently at KC Pet Project shelters in Kansas City, Missouri.

J.Lo, 50, stunned viewers with her youthful and ageless glow during the Super Bowl. She received an 'age-defying' facial from skincare expert Toska Husted ahead of the performance

Katie Sowers, 33, of the San Francisco 49ers made history on two fronts in Super Bowl 2020, when she became the first female and LGBT coach to reach the championship game this past Sunday.

A California man was shot dead by a gang member during an argument at a Super Bowl party after the suspect mistook a San Francisco 49ers flag for a rival gang's colors. 

President Donald Trump can be seen air-conducting the national anthem during his Super Bowl party at Mar-a-Lago, where he also points and grabs his chair.

His fiance took the stage for the Super Bowl LIV in Miami on Sunday. And on Monday, Alex Rodriguez took to Instagram to share a fun video of himself working as a backup singer to Jennifer Lopez.

A fan who was caught snoozing during the first quarter of the Super Bowl on Sunday has been identified as Teneo chairman and CEO Declan Kelly.

Don Jr., 42, and Kimberly, 50, watched the game from a private box on Sunday. During the halftime show, Don filmed Kimberly dancing to Hips Don't Lie by Shakira and a track by Jennifer Lopez.

And it was announced on Monday that Shakira, 43, will embark on a world tour come 2021.Ticketmaster revealed the news on their site,with an option to let fans pre-register for tickets.

He starred in one of the most memorable ads during the Super Bowl on Sunday. But on Monday, Jason Mamoa took his wife Lisa Bonet out for dinner in NYC.