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Radamel Falcao parrot: Striker has a pet called Coco that squawks every time he scores

Bird says 'Gol de Falca' when prolific Colombian nets

James Orr
Friday 10 October 2014 16:10 BST
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Radamel Falcao in action for Manchester United
Radamel Falcao in action for Manchester United (Getty Images)

Radamel Falcao has a pet parrot called Coco that squawks "Gol de Falca" each time he scores.

The striker, on loan at Manchester United from Monaco, scored his first goal for the Old Trafford club on Sunday, the winning goal in the 2-1 victory over Everton, creating much joy for his flying friend.

Falcao's wife, Lorelei, 26, was quoted in The Sun as saying: "My parrot says, 'goal from Falca, great goal' and more."

And to further endear himself to the United faithful, Coco's green and yellow colours match the original colours of the original United back when the club was called Newton Heath.

Falcao's parrot Coco
Falcao's parrot Coco (NTN24.CO.UK)

The Colombian striker signed for United on loan in August, and reports claim that he will make his move permanent for £43m in January. How his neighbours must hope doesn't replicate the prolific form he showed in France.

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