This June 28, the Colombian National Team will have a new date with football history in the middle of the match against Costa Rica for the second date of the Copa América. On this occasion, those led by Néstor Lorenzo will seek early access to the quarterfinals in the tournament held in the United States.
Precisely, this day represents a special date for one of the players who has stood out the most in recent commitments with the tricolor. James Rodríguez is one of the greatest references of the national team that on June 28, 2014, made an entire country vibrate.
10 years since James’ goal against Uruguay
A decade has passed since that afternoon that is in the memory of the millions of Colombians who on June 28, 2014 jumped and vibrated with the spectacular score that James Rodríguez made in the round of 16 match of the 2014 Brazil World Cup.
This goal paved the way for the team, which at that time was managed by Pekerman, to achieve the long-awaited qualification for the quarter-finals, thus signing the best performance of the country in a world competition.
“All I needed was a split-second glance over my shoulder. James Rodríguez had already devised a plan when, in a space 10 meters from the penalty area, he prepared to control a headed pass from Abel Aguilar. What followed was an impressive display of ingenuity and technique when Colombia’s dazzling number 10 scored one of the best goals ever seen in the World Cup,” FIFA described that score that was later recognized as the best of the competition.
In addition, he also received the Puskás Award for best goal of the year, without a doubt a goal that will remain etched in the retina of James and fans of the Colombian National Team.
Ten years later, the magic continues to shine in the number 10 of the tricolor, which has had outstanding presentations in recent commitments. Even in the debut of the Copa América he assisted the two scores that led to the Colombian victory. This June 28, 2024, James, alongside the national team, will return to action in the duel against Costa Rica starting at 5:00 pm
