Argentina's Javier Mascherano has publicly backed out of sorts Colombia striker Radamel Falcao but hopes his former River Plate team-mate's form doesn't improve before Friday

Fernando Torres. Sergio Aguero. Diego Forlan. Radamel Falcao. Diego Costa. Mario Mandzukic. And now Jackson Martinez. How do Atletico Madrid do it? 

Radamel Falcao was deemed not worthy of Manchester United, sent back to Monaco with four Barclays Premier League goals and his £43million invoice untouched.

Mario Pasalic, who joined Chelsea last summer, travelled for his medical on Thursday and will sign for the Ligue 1 club on a temporary basis. He spent last season with La Liga outfit Elche.

Chelsea have signed Radamel Falcao on a season-long loan deal from Monaco, with Blues youngster Mario Pasalic moving in the opposite direction as part of the agreement.

ROB DRAPER IN NEW YORK: Gary Cahill has revealed his role in signing Radamel Falcao for Chelsea, after the Colombian tormented both him and John Terry last season at Stamford Bridge.

ROB DRAPER IN MONTREAL: After Falcao's poor campaign at Manchester United, Chelsea's Costa has said: 'The only thing he needs is to feel loved and trusted, and he will get both here.'

Radamel Falcao believes the goals will flow at Chelsea this season but insists he feels no pressure to find the net. The Colombian scored just four times for Manchester United last season

Jose Pekerman has dropped Chelsea striker Radamel Falcao and Juventus midfielder Juan Cuadrado as he looks to breathe new life into Colombia's team for the 2018 World Cup qualifiers.

OLIVER HOLT AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: The internet was awash with advice and mock sympathy for Jose Mourinho on Saturday night after their second defeat of the season.

Radamel Falcao will be given his first Chelsea start in the League Cup at Walsall and the match will be the Colombian striker's latest big chance to show he isn’t a flop.

The 29-year-old, who has scored just one goal in 11 appearances for the Premier League champions, took to Instagram to tell fans he hopes to return to 'normal' very soon.

Chelsea this week confirmed that Antonio Conte will be taking over after Euro 2016 with the club facing a significant summer of upheaval. So, who will Conte keep and who will be sold?

The 30-year-old hitman endured a torrid time at Stamford Bridge and will likely be on the move again this summer, but he seemed to put all of that to one side as he relaxed on holiday.

The former Chelsea and Manchester United flop started for the principality side and equalised from close range after Emenike had given the Turkish outfit the lead in the third round qualifying tie.

Chants of 'Chelsea reject' were aimed at Radamel Falcao as he left the pitch at Wembley, in reference to his tough loan spell at Stamford Bridge. He replied by holding up his hands to show the score.

The tricky subject of third party ownership (TPO) in world football has reared its ugly head once again after Sam Allardyce was filmed discussing workarounds as part of an investigation.

The Colombian striker, who also scored twice in a 3-0 win against CSKA Moscow in the Champions League in midweek, again demonstrated he was back to his world-class best in Monaco's easy victory.

Teen prodigy Kylian Mbappe showed why he has caught Arsene Wenger's eye with a well-taken goal as Monaco overcame determined Montpellier to stay three points clear in Ligue 1.

The Manchester United and Chelsea flop turned 31 on Friday. To celebrate the Colombian took to Instagram, sharing a picture of his celebrations including the birthday boy himself in a daft hat.

Juventus secured their place in the Champions League final as a 2-1 second-leg win secured a 4-1 aggregate success. Here's how the players rated in the second-leg of the semi-final clash.

The 31-year-old scored 30 goals in all competitions as Monaco ended Paris Saint-Germain's four-year dominance of French football while also reaching the last four of the Champions League.

Club transfer records will tumble at PSG and Barcelona if moves for Neymar and Philippe Coutinho come off this summer. But what are the record signings at the big clubs across Europe?

A sharp finish and a penalty from the Colombian striker added to first-half efforts from Stevan Jovetic and Rachid Ghezzal and help inflict defeat on Marcelo Bielsa's les Dogues.

Last season's Champions League semi-finalists Monaco will not be in the knockout stage of this year's edition after a humiliating defeat at home to German upstarts RB Leipzig.

Falcao spared Monaco's blushes with a 91st-minute equaliser to deny Nice a shock win on Tuesday night. Monaco's only Ligue 1 defeat on home soil this season came at the hands of PSG, but they trailed.

If Egypt are to succeed at their first World Cup since 1990, it looks crucial that they get Mo Salah fit. The Liverpool forward remains a doubt after a shoulder injury suffered in the Champions League final. 

Rodriguez, the Golden Boot winner in the 2014 edition, fired Colombia to the quarter-finals with six goals in five matches. He faces a battle to be fit for his side's opening game against Japan.

Sportsmail provide you with everything you need to know for the World Cup 2018 clash between Colombia vs Japan including how to watch, kick-off time, squads, stats and latest odds.

Colombia went through courtesy of a Yerry Mina header that saw them pick up three points and top Group H. It was a moment of rare quality in a match lacking in clear-cut chances.

Sportsmail provide you with everything you need to know for the World Cup 2018 clash Senegal vs Colombia including how to watch, kick-off time, squads, stats and latest odds.

Join Sportsmail's ANTHONY HAY with all the live action from the 7pm (BST) kick-off, with our reporters providing all the updates from Moscow.

ROB DRAPER AT THE SPARTAK STADIUM: A game England largely dominated, which ebbed and flowed fascinatingly in extra time, ultimately came down to the one thing England can’t do.

Colombia striker Radamel Falcao has accused American referee Mark Geiger of bias in favour of England as his side crashed out of the World Cup. Colombia were beaten on penalties.

Monaco's winless run was extended to six games in all competitions as they were held to a 1-1 draw by newly-promoted Nimes in Ligue 1. Falcao's deflected shot from outside the box earned Monaco a point.

His pedigree on the continent is undoubted and when Beckham's new team joins the MLS in 2020, Falcao could provide the forward line with some much-needed fire power.

Thierry Henry finally secured his first win as Monaco head coach after Radamel Falcao's free-kick earned a hard-fought 1-0 victory at fellow Ligue 1 strugglers Caen.

His contract at Monaco expires next summer and, after taking on his former side in the Champions League on Wednesday, the prospect of a return to the Spanish capital has piqued his interest.

Radamel Falcao's two penalties saw Monaco claim victory at Amiens to move out of the bottom three and ease the pressure on manager Thierry Henry.

Most footballers eye a career in coaching or punditry after hanging up their boots but Radamel Falcao is planning to go against the trend by turning his hand to baseball. 

The former Manchester United striker was representing Colombia but found his side 2-1 down with minutes remaining and took exception to a spot of time-wasting by the home side.

Radamel Falcao rescued struggling Monaco with two second-half goals in a 2-2 draw at Rennes in the French league on Wednesday.

PETE JENSON IN SPAIN: The only consolation for Atletico Madrid fans as they watched Greizmann wave goodbye was that they have been through this all before… and nearly always come out stronger.

Rangers assistant boss Gary McAllister hopes missing out on a Copa America slot will finally convince Alfredo Morelos to clean up his act. The striker has bagged 29 goals this season.

PETE JENSON IN SPAIN: Great managers build winning teams, then dismantle them and rebuild again, and again. This season we might find out if Diego Simeone is in that category.

Monaco are considering a move for former Liverpool man Daniel Sturridge, who is still looking for a new club after becoming a free agent in summer.

The Turkish Super Lig club is in talks with Monaco to sign the Columbia forward on-loan, who has been at the Ligue 1 club since signing for £50m from Atletico Madrid in 2013.

A lot can happen in three years. Rewind to the 2016-17 season and Monaco were making fools out of PSG, who were favourites to lift their fifth title in a row before a rude awakening.

She wowed audiences with a breathtaking Super Bowl halftime performance that included pole-dancing and political statements on Sunday evening.

The 31-year-old singer looked incredible in a form-fitting pink dress while snapping photos with the Amazon billionaire at the Hard Rock Stadium.