Jose Pekerman

FIFA World Cup 2018: Colombia coach Jose Pekerman laments 'far too many interruptions' in loss to England

Decided 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

With 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

Colombia 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

Colombia 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

"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

The 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

Substitute 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

Two 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

Colombia 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

Lionel 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.