http://www.therepublic.com/feed/person/84de6a998b494687b7c003bdf345072b Ricardo Carvalho News and Photos en-ca webstaff@therepublic.com Copyright 2013 http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/4b2c3717f34c4855a66144fa93ea0a91/SOC--Monaco-Falcaohttp://www.therepublic.com/view/story/4b2c3717f34c4855a66144fa93ea0a91/SOC--Monaco-FalcaoPARIS - Monaco's spending spree moved up a gear when it agreed to sign Colombia striker Radamel Falcao from Atletico Madrid on a five-year deal on Friday, establishing it as a major challenger to French champion Paris Saint-Germain next season and a potential force in Europe.]]>Fri, 31 May 2013 14:07:08 -0400http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/ed510f754ab94a96bee37ea027f513cf/SOC--Monaco-Carvalhohttp://www.therepublic.com/view/story/ed510f754ab94a96bee37ea027f513cf/SOC--Monaco-CarvalhoMONACO - Monaco says Portuguese defender Ricardo Carvalho has joined from Real Madrid on a free transfer, signing a one-year contract with the big-spending promoted club for next season.]]>Tue, 28 May 2013 16:45:34 -0400