DHAKA: Colombian football fans were rocked by the news that star striker Radamel Falcao will miss the forthcoming World Cup in Brazil.

National coach Jose Pekerman named his tournament squad on Monday evening during a press conference held in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Falcao, who suffered a serious knee injury when on duty for his club side Monaco in January, was left off the 23-man list, with Pekerman deciding he would not be ready.

The former Atletico Madrid frontman, who was a big-money signing by Monaco last summer, looked to have no hope of making his country's squad for the tournament in Brazil when he sustained the injury, however his recovery then progressed swiftly.

Pekerman said last week he would 'wait for Falcao until the last day, the last minute' before deciding on his fitness, after consulting with medical experts, and the final decision went against the 28-year-old.

Source: dailymail

BDST: 1125 HRS, JUNE 03, 2014