Santa Marta

District and city in Caribbean Region

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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 The Israeli-owned hotel became known for providing drugs, prostitutes, and organizing inappropriate parties, including involving minors.
2017 The hotel owner was arrested and deported from Santa Marta for posing a risk to public safety and social tranquility.
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 The prolonged drought period continued, with only one day of rainfall recorded during the entire six-month interval.
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 Loaned to Chelsea in the Premier League, making 10 appearances in the 2015-16 season.
2015 An Israeli ex-soldier constructed a large hotel complex catering to Israeli travelers, particularly ex-soldiers.
2015 A park began construction west of the Taganga football pitch.
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 A strong drought began in Taganga, causing significant water scarcity in the village.
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 Missed the FIFA World Cup due to a serious injury.
2014 Went on loan to Manchester United in the Premier League, making 26 appearances in the 2014-15 season.
December 20 2014 Returned to the starting lineup and scored a goal in a 1-1 draw with Aston Villa.
December 12 2014 Taganga was incorporated into a locality to improve local conditions.
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 Named in the FIFA FIFPro World XI, becoming the first Colombian player to achieve this honor.
2012 Won the UEFA Europa League and UEFA Super Cup with Atlético Madrid.
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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