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Falcao is one of the best footballers in the world right now. He’s up for the Ballon D’Or, he’s constantly linked with moves to some of the biggest clubs in the world and, moreover, he’s overseeing Colombia’s incredibely promising efforts to qualify for the World Cup in Brazil 2014.<\/p>\n

But it’s not just the football that makes Falcao such a legend in the eyes of his Colombian compatriots. Rather, it’s his sense of identity, his pride for his mother country and his efforts for charity.<\/p>\n

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Falcao celebrates<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Just read this excerpt from\u00a0Marc Audrit, who is one of those in charge of Western Union’s three-year PASS scheme, which offers funding to support a day’s education for young people all around the world:<\/p>\n

“Falcao actually without knowing it, is at the heart of the idea. I think the first time I saw him playing live was during the last final that took place in Bucharest in May 2012.”<\/em><\/p>\n

“He actually did something that was very inspiring; that was, when the game finished, his team and Falcao won, the first thing he did was run in and grab a Colombian flag. And then he put the flag over his chest and really started to celebrate.”<\/em><\/p>\n

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Radamel Falcao with the UEFA Trophy and the Colombian flag<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/blockquote>\n

And he’s not just at the heart of the idea, but also the scheme too, as one of the most high-profile ambassadors. For more information on this scheme and Falcao’s involvement, check out the full article at Goal.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Of course, such things wouldn’t be possible without his talismanic performances. Our friends over at Goal.com got to speak to Falcao himself about Colombia’s chances of qualifying for the World Cup, his involvement with PASS and his Ballon D’Or nomination.<\/p>\n

Check out the full interview with Goal.com here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

For more information on Radamel Falcao and Colombian football, check out some of these links.<\/p>\n

Colombian football, on the up!<\/a><\/p>\n

Colombia 5 -0 Argentina<\/a><\/p>\n

Radamel Falcao, a Colombian Goal Machine<\/a><\/p>\n

Oh, and if you want the chance to meet the man himself in Madrid (or just want to see some great Falcao goals) CLICK HERE!<\/a><\/p>\n

Paul<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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