Monaco star Radamel Falcao dons daft hat to celebrate 31st birthday
- Manchester United and Chelsea flop Radamel Falcao turned 31 on Friday
- The Colombian celebrated by sharing a picture of his family party on Instagram
- Back at Monaco this season, Falcao has been in hot form for the Ligue 1 outfit
Rademel Falcao has enjoyed a revival at Monaco this season and although age is catching up with him he seems determined to celebrate.
The Manchester United and Chelsea flop turned 31 on Friday. To celebrate the Colombian took to Instagram, sharing a picture of his family birthday party.
The snap, also featuring wife Lorelei Taron and his two children, sees Falcao also don a faintly ridiculous birthday cake hat.
Rademel Falcao celebrated his 31st birthday with an Instagram post of him sporting a silly hat
Falcao (left) has enjoyed a stunning renaissance in front of goal for Monaco this season
Posted along with the picture is a caption that reads: 'First surprise of the day. Thanks for all the birthday messages.'
The striker's return to form has been a surprise for the principality side. After two seasons of struggle in the Premier League a fit again Falcao has been back in the goals again.
In 25 games Falcao has hit the net 19 times, helping fire Monaco to the top of Ligue 1 and into the Champions League last 16, where they will face Manchester City.
Monaco boss, Leonardo Jardim, recently spoke of his delight at having Falcao back in form
Monaco boss, Leonardo Jardim, recently spoke of his delight at having Falcao back in form.
'I am the same person as the one who arrived in 2014, but with some better players and some who, after two years, have raised their level,' he said.
'When I was asked about [Radamel] Falcao earlier this season, I said I was sure he could make a difference this year. I'm very happy to be working with a striker of this quality.'
Most watched Sport videos
- Letslie Tebogo delivers savage remark after winning gold
- Paris 2024 Olympics: Day 13 highlights
- Team USA serenade A'ja Wilson as WNBA star celebrates 28th birthday
- Adorable footage of a tiny Simone Biles at junior competition
- Awkward moment Anthony Ammirati gets his crotch stuck on crossbar
- Katarina Johnson-Thompson shares a glimpse of her training
- Noah Lyles' Olympic rival speaks out after the 200m final
- Olympian boxer makes 'controversial' gesture
- OnlyFans Olympian Alisha Newman shows off pole vault outfit choices
- Paris 2024 Olympics: Day 12 highlights
- Lamecha Girma seen in hospital after nasty steeplechase fall
- Rebeca Andrade reacts to Simone Biles' bow to her after winning gold