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Radamel Falcao
Soccer Player(1986–)

Colombia-born soccer attacker Radamel Falcao starred in Argentina before

becoming a top goal scorer for Portugal's F.C. Porto and Spain's Atlético Madrid.

QUOTES
“I have fame and I'm living this life, but sometimes I forget and I go out to dinner or
walk to the movies like nothing's wrong. You are neither better nor worse than anyone
else. I learned at a young age how to maintain this balance.”
—Radamel Falcao

Synopsis
Born on February 10, 1986, in Santa Marta, Colombia, Radamel Falcao began his
soccer career in Colombia at age 13. He continued his development
with Argentina's Club Atlético River Plate, overcoming a serious knee injury to
become a top scorer. Falcao later earned renown for his performances with F.C.
Porto in Portugal and Atlético Madrid in Spain, finishing fifth in the Ballon d'Or voting
in 2012.

Early Years and Career

Radamel Falcao García Zárate was born on February 10, 1986, in Santa Marta,
Colombia, the son of former pro soccer player Radamel García Sr. After a tryout with
Amsterdam's AFC Ajax at age 11, the talented youngster made his debut with
Colombian second-tier club Lanceros Boyacá as a 13-year-old. He joined the youth
system of Club Atlético River Plate in Buenos Aires, Argentina, at age 15, where his
tenacity earned him the nickname "El Tigre" ("The Tiger") from teammates.

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Multiple choice questions

1. Where was Radamel Falcao García born?

a) Montería

b) Bogota

c) Santa Marta

d) Cartagena

2. In which team has Radamel Falcao Garcia played?

a) Sporting

b) River Plate

c) Jaguares

d) Nacional

3. What position does Radamel Falcao Garcia Play?

a) Defender

b) Attacker

c) Goalkeeper

d) Midfielder

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4. When was Radamel Falcao Garcia Born?

a. February 1987

b. April 1990

c. February 1986

d. March 1980

5. In which team did Radamel Falcao make his debut?

a. Jaguares

b. Boca Juniors

c. Lanceros

d. Bayer Munich

6. What did he overcome during his development with Argentina's Club Atlético
River Plate?

a. A leg injury

b. A Broken heart

c. A divorce

d. A knee injury

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7. What is Radamel Falcao Garcia Nickname?

a. The Dolphin

b. The Tiger

c. The Goofy

d. The Doggy

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