After 'James-mania', Rodriguez hopes to wow again


  • Football
  • Thursday, 24 May 2018

Soccer Football - DFB Cup Final - Bayern Munich vs Eintracht Frankfurt - Olympiastadion, Berlin, Germany - May 19, 2018 Bayern Munich's James Rodriguez looks dejected after the match REUTERS/Axel Schmidt

(Reuters) - Colombia's James Rodriguez was arguably the biggest break-out star at the 2014 World Cup, where the fresh-faced playmaker was top scorer and won over fans with his dazzling goals and dancing celebrations.

Now 26, Rodriguez has a lot more pressure on his shoulders with the Andean nation hoping the versatile midfielder will again propel them to at least the quarter-finals.

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