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Famous FIFA World Cup Goals: James Rodríguez’s Wonder Volley
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Animated gif of James Rodriguez in a yellow Colombia jersey scoring a left-footed volley at the World Cup, with players and crowd in the background.
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Animated gif of James Rodriguez in a yellow Colombia jersey scoring a left-footed volley at the World Cup, with players and crowd in the background.
RodrĂ­guez's stunning goal Colombian James RodrĂ­guez's unstoppable volley against Uruguay won the Goal of the Tournament at the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

Famous FIFA World Cup Goals: James Rodríguez’s Wonder Volley

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Gitanjali Roy
Gitanjali Roy is deputy managing editor, Encyclopaedia Britannica. She has over two decades of editorial experience across digital and broadcast media.
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Colombia’s James Rodríguez’s unforgettable volley against Uruguay in a round of 16 match at the 2014 FIFA World Cup was remarkable for its technical brilliance. In the 28th minute Rodríguez, about 25 yards (23 meters) from the net and facing away from it, received a headed pass from midfielder Abel Aguilar. He cushioned the ball on his chest, spun, and unleashed a left-footed volley off the crossbar, executing one of the most flawless goals in...

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