Falcao proud kids pick him on FIFA

Atletico Madrid striker Radamel Falcao has refuted suggestions that he is on the same level as Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

“They are from another galaxy,” 'El Tigre' stated in an interview with Argentine newspaper Clarin.

“But I appreciate the compliments, especially from people like Pep Guardiola, who said in February that I was the best striker in the penalty area. I was thrilled.”

Falcao was particularly pleased to hear that he is just as popular a choice as Messi and Ronaldo amongst those that play football games on the Playstation console.

“It amazes me. I'm proud that children see me as a reference. I was once in that situation.”

The prolific forward thinks it is unrealistic to brand Atleti title contenders though.

“The competition with Barcelona and Real Madrid is difficult. It would be wrong to address the League thinking we can dethrone them. We would love to be the third wheel.”

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