Falcao Delivers Emotional Speech to Hapoel Tel Aviv Before Atalanta Match

Before Hapoel Tel Aviv's decisive Conference League match against Atalanta on August 28, 2026, midfielder Falcao gave an inspiring speech to his teammates in the locker room. Despite the team ultimately being eliminated, Falcao shared a heartfelt story about his son Matias, who was upset about missing the game because he missed his friends. Falcao told his teammates that while Atalanta might have the better team, Hapoel had the better family, emphasizing the unity and bond within the squad. He promised his son that he would attend the next group stage match, a promise he said he never breaks. Falcao concluded by urging the team to write their story together, highlighting the emotional strength and camaraderie of the team despite the loss.