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FIFA World Cup 2018: Colombia coach Jose Pekerman laments 'far too many interruptions' in loss to England
• 7 years agoDecided on a penalty shoot-out, the World Cup drama of England vs Colombia would have been better without the ugliness. Among those who thought so: Colombia coach Jose Pekerman.
FIFA World Cup 2018: Unfancied players lead Colombia’s remarkable recovery to qualify for last-16 as stars struggle
Abhijitb • 7 years agoWith Quintero, Mina and Ospina in top form, and the mercurial Luis Muriel also carrying an edge, Colombia have a bunch of unheralded players who can do a lot of damage.
FIFA World Cup 2018: Colombia coach Jose Pekerman 'concerned' over James Rodriguez's fitness ahead of knockout clash
• 7 years agoColombia coach Jose Pekerman said he was "concerned" over influential playmaker James Rodriguez after he limped off injured in a 1-0 win over Senegal that secured the South Americans' place in the World Cup last 16.
FIFA World Cup 2018: Colombia coach Jose Pekerman confident ahead of decisive game against Senegal
• 7 years agoColombia coach Jose Pekerman is confident that the team will be able to handle Senegal, with morale soaring after their 3-0 rout of Poland.
FIFA World Cup 2018: Colombia's Jose Pekerman dedicates victory over Poland to threatened Carlos Sanchez
Justin Davis • 7 years ago"This victory is dedicated to Carlos Sanchez, because he's had a very hard time in the past days. I want, and we want, to share it with him," Colombia coach Pekerman said.
FIFA World Cup 2018: Colombia defender Frank Fabra ruled out of tournament with serious knee injury
• 7 years agoThe Boca Juniors left-back uffered a "ruptured anterior cruciate ligament" in his left knee during a training session in Italy, the federation said in a statement.
International friendlies: Juan Quintero's late penalty helps Colombia seal stunning comeback win over France
• 7 years agoSubstitute Juan Quintero lashed home a penalty five minutes from time as Colombia came back from 2-0 down to stun France 3-2.
FIFA World Cup 2018: Colombia select James Rodriguez, Radamel Falcao for friendlies against France, Australia
• 7 years agoTwo key Colombia players Bayern Munich midfielder James Rodriguez and Monaco striker Radamel Falcao figure in coach Jose Pekerman's squad for upcoming friendlies against France and Australia.
International friendlies: Despite missing Bayern Munich's James Rodriguez, Colombia thrash China 4-0
• 7 years agoColombia improved after the break and they made it 2-0 on 61 minutes when Bacca, the Villarreal striker, bustled his way through the home defence and toe-poked the ball into the bottom corner.
Argentina must take risks against Colombia to keep World Cup hopes alive, says coach Edgardo Bauza
• 8 years agoLionel Messi and Argentina's stars will have to take "risks" to beat Colombia and keep their World Cup hopes alive, coach Edgardo Bauza said ahead of their must-win clash on Tuesday.