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James Rodriguez is a Colombian footballer born in 1991 in Cucuta, Colombia. His positions are winger and midfielder. Rodriguez plays for Real Madrid as well as the Colombian National Field. In 2011, he was the captain of the U-20 team in the FIFA U-20 World Cup. He was also chosen to player for Colombia in the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Rodriguez won the Golden Boot for being the top goal scorer in the tournament.

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6 Sep, 2014

World’s Sexiest Man

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People magazine’s Spanish edition names Rodriguez as The World’s Sexiest Man. His wife says his personality is what makes him so alluring, not necessarily his boyish good looks.

22 Jul, 2014

Real Madrid signs

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rodriguesRodriguez signs for Madrid from Monaco for £63 million. The 23-year-old Colombian will play in midfield, his squad number is 10 and has agreed to a six-year contract.

I think it’s something big to play the Champions League with Real Madrid; is something unique to be in a club that wants to win something and hopefully we can win again. I like the new shirt because the shield is great

13 Jul, 2014

Golden Boot

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Rodriguez wins the 2014 World Cup Golden Boot award as the tournament’s top scorer with six goals. He scores in each of Colombia’s matches including their quarter-finals elimination and adds two assists, reaching his final goal tally in two fewer games than award runner-up Thomas Mueller of Germany, who ends the finals with five.