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FALCAO: TO EUROPE - SOMEWHERE?
It looks like Falcao was all set to head out of Buenos Aires, except for a slight problem. It seems that River still owes him a lot of money, over 400,000 euros, which has stalled his transfer to Benfica in Lisbon, Portugal. Now it looks like Liverpool FC in England might be interested in him.
Below the cut are a couple of articles I reprinted.
FROM "THE NEW FOOTBALL POOLS"
Radamel Falcao: Liverpool Move for £3M Bargain South American Star Striker as Benfica Move Stalls
Radamel Falcao: Colombian Bargain on the Move?Press reports suggest that Rafa Benitez may be targeting a late swoop for the highly rated Colombian striking sensation Radamel Falcao Garcia Zarate or plain old ‘Falcao’ as he’s usually known. The Liverpool manager will have to move swiftly with Benfica strong favourites to sign him for a knockdown £3m fee.
The talented 23-year-old currently plies his trade for River Plate in Argentina but is on his way out of the cash-strapped club who reportedly still owe the player 400,000 euros which has held up his transfer to Portugal.
Falcao recently signed a three-year contract extension with River to ensure the club receive a bigger fee from Benfica. The Lisbon giants were to purchase 80% of Falcao’s economic rights but the move has stalled.
Falcao has been linked to the Premier League in the past but a possible move to Martin O’Neill’s Villa in the January transfer window failed to materialise as well as summer moves to Arsenal or Manchester United. However, the performances of the player nicknamed the ‘Tigre’ (Tiger) has also brought the player to the attention to some of the biggest clubs in the world including reported past interest from Real Madrid and AC Milan so a move to Benfica is surprising.
The Colombian has a scoring record of 34 goals in 88 League games (71 starts) for his club side though a serious injury in 2005 has hampered his fledgling career. In fact, Falcao has suffered from a number of niggling injuries as a direct result of tearing his anterior cruciate ligaments 3 years ago. However, the dynamic striker is back to full fitness and is living up to his early promise at River Plate and thus is finally set for a move to Europe this summer.
The Colombian is not your usual run of the mill footballer, he is a devout Christian and a leader of a number of Church youth groups so don’t expect him plastered all over the tabloids after a weekend booze binge. He’s also studied Journalism at the University of Palermo in his adopted home city of Bueno Aires. Falcao’s father Radamel Garcia was also a professional footballer in his homeland but played as a defender. The young striker’s reputation was boosted when selected as a member of the “XI of America” in 2007 which is a prestigious annual survey voted by South American Sports journalists.
The player is renowned for his pace, his ability to shoot from distance with both feet and his strength in the air despite only standing at a modest 5 ft 9. He’s also illustrated his versatility for River Plate after moving from an out and out striker’s role into a more withdrawn position or onto the wings under his club Coach and David Beckham’s former nemesis Diego Simeone. Falcao has played for Colombia at U17, U20 and now senior level but has only scored four times in 18 internationals.
The versatility and the price tag makes Falcao the perfect understudy to Liverpool’s main man Fernando Torres and at a mere £3m he would surely be no gamble at all.
So do you like the look of this player? Does he sound like the sort of signing Liverpool should be targeting or should they be looking elsewhere? Is he the answer to support Torres in case of more injury problems? Let’s hear your views.
FROM GOAL.COM
Benfica Transfer For Falcao Stalls Over Debt
The Colombian striker is unlikely to join the club because of money owing to him by River Plate...
29 Jun 2009 17:24:39
A future transfer for Radamel Falcao Garcia to Benfica looks rather difficult at the moment because of money owing to the player from his current club River Plate.
According to reports, the Argentine heavyweights owe the Colombian €400,000, and Falcao isn't willing to leave the Argentine capital without the cash.
Falcao, 23, is considered one of the most talented players in South America, and several top European clubs have been interested in securing his services. These have included Real Madrid, Manchester United and AC Milan.
However, it seemed that he would accept to join Benfica, after the player and both River and Benfica came to an agreement. But the fact that money is still owing to the player reduces the chances of a future transfer.
Like most Argentine clubs River Plate are in serious financial problems, and it is unknown whether they will be able to supply the cash at the moment.
Jose Maria Aguilar, the president of the club, said he hasn't had time to think of a solution because he has been "very busy with important reunions", but in the next few days he will try to find some spare time to sort out the situation.
Gregory Sica, Goal.com
Below the cut are a couple of articles I reprinted.
FROM "THE NEW FOOTBALL POOLS"
Radamel Falcao: Liverpool Move for £3M Bargain South American Star Striker as Benfica Move Stalls
Radamel Falcao: Colombian Bargain on the Move?Press reports suggest that Rafa Benitez may be targeting a late swoop for the highly rated Colombian striking sensation Radamel Falcao Garcia Zarate or plain old ‘Falcao’ as he’s usually known. The Liverpool manager will have to move swiftly with Benfica strong favourites to sign him for a knockdown £3m fee.
The talented 23-year-old currently plies his trade for River Plate in Argentina but is on his way out of the cash-strapped club who reportedly still owe the player 400,000 euros which has held up his transfer to Portugal.
Falcao recently signed a three-year contract extension with River to ensure the club receive a bigger fee from Benfica. The Lisbon giants were to purchase 80% of Falcao’s economic rights but the move has stalled.
Falcao has been linked to the Premier League in the past but a possible move to Martin O’Neill’s Villa in the January transfer window failed to materialise as well as summer moves to Arsenal or Manchester United. However, the performances of the player nicknamed the ‘Tigre’ (Tiger) has also brought the player to the attention to some of the biggest clubs in the world including reported past interest from Real Madrid and AC Milan so a move to Benfica is surprising.
The Colombian has a scoring record of 34 goals in 88 League games (71 starts) for his club side though a serious injury in 2005 has hampered his fledgling career. In fact, Falcao has suffered from a number of niggling injuries as a direct result of tearing his anterior cruciate ligaments 3 years ago. However, the dynamic striker is back to full fitness and is living up to his early promise at River Plate and thus is finally set for a move to Europe this summer.
The Colombian is not your usual run of the mill footballer, he is a devout Christian and a leader of a number of Church youth groups so don’t expect him plastered all over the tabloids after a weekend booze binge. He’s also studied Journalism at the University of Palermo in his adopted home city of Bueno Aires. Falcao’s father Radamel Garcia was also a professional footballer in his homeland but played as a defender. The young striker’s reputation was boosted when selected as a member of the “XI of America” in 2007 which is a prestigious annual survey voted by South American Sports journalists.
The player is renowned for his pace, his ability to shoot from distance with both feet and his strength in the air despite only standing at a modest 5 ft 9. He’s also illustrated his versatility for River Plate after moving from an out and out striker’s role into a more withdrawn position or onto the wings under his club Coach and David Beckham’s former nemesis Diego Simeone. Falcao has played for Colombia at U17, U20 and now senior level but has only scored four times in 18 internationals.
The versatility and the price tag makes Falcao the perfect understudy to Liverpool’s main man Fernando Torres and at a mere £3m he would surely be no gamble at all.
So do you like the look of this player? Does he sound like the sort of signing Liverpool should be targeting or should they be looking elsewhere? Is he the answer to support Torres in case of more injury problems? Let’s hear your views.
FROM GOAL.COM
Benfica Transfer For Falcao Stalls Over Debt
The Colombian striker is unlikely to join the club because of money owing to him by River Plate...
29 Jun 2009 17:24:39
A future transfer for Radamel Falcao Garcia to Benfica looks rather difficult at the moment because of money owing to the player from his current club River Plate.
According to reports, the Argentine heavyweights owe the Colombian €400,000, and Falcao isn't willing to leave the Argentine capital without the cash.
Falcao, 23, is considered one of the most talented players in South America, and several top European clubs have been interested in securing his services. These have included Real Madrid, Manchester United and AC Milan.
However, it seemed that he would accept to join Benfica, after the player and both River and Benfica came to an agreement. But the fact that money is still owing to the player reduces the chances of a future transfer.
Like most Argentine clubs River Plate are in serious financial problems, and it is unknown whether they will be able to supply the cash at the moment.
Jose Maria Aguilar, the president of the club, said he hasn't had time to think of a solution because he has been "very busy with important reunions", but in the next few days he will try to find some spare time to sort out the situation.
Gregory Sica, Goal.com
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PLEASE! Let Falcao come to Liverpool!
I think the south american clubs are a bit corrupt too. Okay I don't understand that all but I would LOVE to watch Falcao playing for Liverpool. Imagine him and Nando ...
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Estudiantes is playing tonight!
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Yes! Estudiantes and Nacional! NO stupid TV station is showing it here, so I must find a link to a stream!
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Most players are in action much better...
So you have to stream too! Have fun and be lucky!
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Omnisport says it is NOT being shown in my area! WTF is that?
I went to P2P who is showing it and I don't understand their website or how to find this match!
*is frustrated*
Someone else is showing the game at 1:15 in the morning here and I have to pay $5.99! WTF I won't even be awake then! I have to go to work tomorrow.
This is shit. One of my TV stations is probably showing it tomorrow night! I could follow it live at sportsYa.com but it is only texting.
*shit*
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*huggels*