Colombia striker Radamel Falcao accused ref Mike Geiger of bias after their World Cup shootout defeat to England.

Former Manchester United and Chelsea striker Falcao was left furious with the American match official, who issued six of the eight yellow cards to Colombia, while 23 of the 36 free kicks in the game were also awarded against them.

The AS Monaco striker said: "I found it peculiar that they put an American referee in this instance.. to tell you the truth, the process leaves a lot of doubts.

“He only spoke English, some bias was certain. Through small calls he was pushing us [toward] our goal, that was clear for me."

"The referee disturbed us a lot, in the 50-50 plays, he always made the calls in favour of England. This situation was undermining us. He didn't act with the same criteria for both teams.

"When in doubt he always went to the England side. It's shameful that this happens in the round of 16 of a World Cup."