Colombia coach Pekerman includes Falcao in 30-man preliminary squad for World Cup

by  Associated Press Pekerman includes Falcao in 30-man WCup squad Associated Press - 13 May 2014 15:39-04:00

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Radamel Falcao, who is recovering from left-knee surgery, was named Tuesday in Colombia's preliminary 30-man squad for the World Cup.

Coach Jose Pekerman has until June 2 to name the final 23-man squad.

Falcao has been sidelined since January. If he recovers in time — surgeons initially gave him a 50-50 chance — Colombia could be one of the real threats in the World Cup.

Colombia plays in Group C and opens on June 14 against Greece. It also faces Ivory Coast and Japan and is playing in its first World Cup since 1998.

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