Cristiano Ronaldo, the recipient of the 2013 Ballon d’Or award, recently paid tribute to AS Monaco striker Radamel Falcao, who is facing a lengthy absence from the game due to a knee injury. Falcao sustained a cruciate ligament injury in his left knee and underwent a successful operation, but he is expected to be out of action for five months, potentially impacting his participation in the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
Ronaldo, who holds a high regard for Falcao, expressed his support and encouragement for the Colombian striker during this challenging time. “The message that I can convey to him is to have a lot of hope, great mental strength, so that he can recover very quickly because football needs Falcao,” Ronaldo stated, as reported by the daily Marca. He emphasized the significance of Falcao to Colombian football and expressed his desire for a speedy recovery, concluding with words of encouragement: “Courage Falcao!”
Ronaldo’s words demonstrate a strong sense of solidarity and support for his fellow footballer during his rehabilitation process, reflecting the camaraderie and mutual respect among players in the football community.
