The duel of the Colombian National Team against Bolivia in East Hartford, Connecticut, at 4 in the afternoon, serves to mark a milestone. James Rodriguez He reaches 100 games with the national jersey.
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Against that same rival, almost 13 years ago, James debuted with the National Team. Those were other times, the coach was Leonel Álvarez.
James was key to qualifying for Brazil 2014 and returning to the World Cup after 16 years (he scored three goals and three assists), he was the World Cup scorer, with six goals, and had a great qualifying match for Russia 2018, with six goals and four assists.
The return of Néstor Lorenzo, now as head of the group, gave a new look to James, who is now getting ready to shine in the Copa América.
Tribute to James Rodríguez
James Rodriguez
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Before the match against Bolivia, the Colombian Football Federation He paid tribute to James for his 100 games.
The president of the FCF Ramon Jesurun He gave him a Colombia shirt with the number 100 on the back.
In addition, the FCF gave him a commemorative captain’s ribbon, with the number 100. Then, the player took a photo with all his teammates, who applauded him. In addition, there were choruses towards the player from the stands.
PABLO ROMERO
EL TIEMPO journalist
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