Falcao a prize asset for Atletico, says Simeone
There was “no ceiling” to striker Radamel Falcao’s ambition after the Colombian’s brilliant finishing brought Athletic Bilbao to their knees in a 3-0 triumph in Wednesday’s Europa League final, Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone said.
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