Radamel Falcao has told France Football that he intends to become a professional baseball player after he calls time on his football career.

The Colombia international has enjoyed great success, especially in Europe, where he has won league titles with Porto and Monaco as well as winning the Copa del Rey and Europa League with Atletico Madrid.

The striker also had spells with Premier League clubs Manchester United and Chelsea but failed to make the desired impact after sustaining a cruciate ligament...

Radamel Falcao believes Thierry Henry will be a success as a coach despite his disastrous short-lived spell in charge of Monaco.

Henry took on his first senior coaching role when he was appointed boss of the Ligue 1 side in October, replacing Leonardo Jardim with the side struggling in the French top-flight's relegation zone.

Three months later, Henry was removed and Jardim reinstated with the team still in danger of the drop after just five wins in 19 competitive matches under the ex-Arsenal and...