Colombia's Jonathan Rodriguez Gets a Shout Out From LeBron James

Fans of Colombia's World Cup team have every reason to celebrate. Not only did there team make history Saturday by advancing to the quarterfinals for the first time by beating Uruguay 2-0, but it could end up owning the goal of the tournament.

Which goal?

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This one scored by Jonathan Rodriguez late in the second half:

You don't have to be a soccer fan to appreciate what an awesome kick that was. It was good enough to elicit a shout out from LeBron James on Twitter for Rodrgiuez:

Man watching this Colombian game I think I have my fav player in the world cup! Obviously his name help that out #Biased #10 #James #WC2014
— LeBron James (@KingJames) June 28, 2014

With five goals in four matches it might be safe to say that the 21-year old Rodriguez is the breakout star of the World Cup.

[AL.com]

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