Magdalena Department
Department of Colombia
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| January 21 2025 | Millonarios announced that Falcao's contract would not be renewed due to unresolved tax compensation issues, despite mutual desire to extend the partnership. |
| September 1 2024 | Scored his first goal for Millonarios in a league match against Patriotas Boyacá, dedicating the goal as a tribute to a fan who had died of euthanasia the previous day. |
| June 20 2024 | Radamel Falcao returned to Colombia and joined Millonarios football club. |
| 2021 | Returned to La Liga, signing with Rayo Vallecano. |
| 2019 | Joined Turkish club Galatasaray. |
| 2018 | Made his FIFA World Cup debut in Russia. |
| November 2018 | Honored by Atlético Madrid fans with a plaque outside the Metropolitano Stadium. |
| 2017 | Signed a contract with Unión Magdalena, a football club in the Colombian second division. |
| 2017 |
Taganga
The hotel owner was arrested and deported from Santa Marta for posing a risk to public safety and social tranquility.
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| 2017 |
Taganga
The Israeli-owned hotel became known for providing drugs, prostitutes, and organizing inappropriate parties, including involving minors.
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| October 10 2017 | Scored twice in World Cup qualifying matches, helping Colombia confirm qualification for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. |
| June 2017 | Broke Colombia's national team goalscoring record, surpassing the previous mark of 25 goals. |
| 2016 | Rejoined Monaco and became the club's top goalscorer, helping them win their first Ligue 1 title in 17 years. |
| November 4 2016 | Recalled to the Colombia national team after 388 days for World Cup qualifying matches against Chile and Argentina. |
| May 2016 |
Taganga
The prolonged drought period continued, with only one day of rainfall recorded during the entire six-month interval.
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| February 2016 | Dropped from Chelsea's Champions League squad in favor of new signing Alexandre Pato. |
| January 15 2016 | Manager Guus Hiddink confirmed Falcao's latest injury was 'very serious'. |
| 2015 | Joined the youth academy of Chievo, an Italian Serie A football club, during the second half of the 2015/16 season. |
| 2015 | Loaned to Chelsea in the Premier League, making 10 appearances in the 2015-16 season. |
| 2015 |
Taganga
An Israeli ex-soldier constructed a large hotel complex catering to Israeli travelers, particularly ex-soldiers.
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| 2015 |
Taganga
A park began construction west of the Taganga football pitch.
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| December 30 2015 | Reinjured his thigh, with new manager Guus Hiddink suggesting he might be fit within 10 days, though not ready to play. |
| November 2015 |
Taganga
A strong drought began in Taganga, causing significant water scarcity in the village.
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| November 3 2015 | Picked up a muscular injury in training and was ruled out for several weeks. |
| August 29 2015 | Scored his first and only goal for Chelsea, equalizing in a 1-2 home defeat to Crystal Palace. |
| August 2 2015 | Falcao made his debut for Chelsea in the 2015 FA Community Shield at Wembley Stadium, replacing Loïc Rémy at half time in a 1-0 loss to Arsenal. |
| June 6 2015 | Tied Colombia's all-time top scorer record by scoring his 25th goal in a 1-0 friendly victory against Costa Rica, and captained the team at the Copa América. |
| May 24 2015 | Manchester United announced they would not exercise their option to buy Falcao, ending his loan spell where he scored 4 goals in 29 appearances. |
| March 26 2015 | In a friendly against Bahrain, Falcao assisted one goal and scored a double in a 6-0 win. |
| January 1 2015 | Equalized against Stoke City in a 1-1 away draw. |
| 2014 | Went on loan to Manchester United in the Premier League, making 26 appearances in the 2014-15 season. |
| 2014 | Missed the FIFA World Cup due to a serious injury. |
| December 20 2014 | Returned to the starting lineup and scored a goal in a 1-1 draw with Aston Villa. |
| December 12 2014 |
Taganga
Taganga was incorporated into a locality to improve local conditions.
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| October 10 2014 | Scored his first international goal in 11 months against El Salvador, which was also his first ever headed goal for Colombia, contributing to a 3-0 victory. |
| October 5 2014 | Scored his first goal for United, securing a 2-1 home victory against Everton. |
| September 14 2014 | Falcao made his debut for Manchester United, playing the final 23 minutes in a 4-0 win over Queens Park Rangers. |
| September 2 2014 | United officially confirmed Falcao's transfer. |
| June 2 2014 | Falcao was left out of the final 23-man World Cup squad after deciding he was not at full fitness. |
| May 25 2014 | Arrived in Argentina to train with national squad, but ultimately decided not to join the final 23-man squad due to fitness concerns. |
| February 5 2014 | Falcao was initially included in José Pékerman's 30-man squad for the World Cup. |
| 2013 | Signed with Monaco for a club record €60 million transfer fee. |
| 2013 | Signed with Monaco for a club record €60 million and won the Copa del Rey with Atlético Madrid. |
| 2012 | Won the UEFA Europa League and UEFA Super Cup with Atlético Madrid. |
| 2012 | Named in the FIFA FIFPro World XI, becoming the first Colombian player to achieve this honor. |
| 2011 | Set a record for most goals (17) in a single UEFA Europa League campaign with Porto. |
| 2011 | Won the UEFA Europa League, Taça de Portugal, and Primeira Liga treble with Porto. |
| August 2011 | Transferred to Atlético Madrid for a club record €40 million. |
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