James Rodriguez: Real Madrid sign Monaco forward

James Rodriguez: Real Madrid sign Monaco forward

Real Madrid have signed Colombia forward James Rodriguez, the top scorer in the 2014 World Cup, from Monaco for a fee which could reach £71m.

The 23-year-old has signed a six-year deal with the Spanish giants.
Rodriguez won the Golden Boot with six goals in five matches in Brazil as Colombia reached the quarter-finals.
Madrid president Florentino Perez said: "He played brilliantly and his goals confirmed his status as one of the best players at the World Cup."

Rodriguez, who had a medical on Tuesday, said joining Real "is a dream come true"

Rodriguez's move is the fourth most expensive transfer of all time after those of new team-mates Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo and Barcelona's Luis Suarez.
"I am very happy, this is a dream come true. I hope to make people very happy and win a lot of titles here," he said.
The Colombian scored against Greece, Ivory Coast and Japan as they topped Group C before netting twice, one a sublime volley, during the 2-0 last-16 win against Uruguay, which was voted goal of the tournament.
Rodriguez's final goal was a late consolation from the penalty spot as Colombia lost 2-1 to Brazil.

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Germany honours Bangladeshi football fan

Bangladesh farmer’s flag on Fifa website

 

German Charge d’ Affaires Dr Ferdinand von Weyhe has honoured Bangladeshi football fan farmer Amzad Hossain who created 3.5km long German flag.
Amzad Hossain was given a reception by the German envoy at Magura Ashaduzzman stadium on Saturday.
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The official website of Fifa (www.fifa.com) has featured a picture of the 3.5 km long Germany flag that Bangladeshi farmer Amzad Hossain made in support of the team in the World Cup.

 Last Saturday, German Charge d'Affaires Ferdinand von Weyhe went to Magura to see the flag and announced to award Hossain a lifetime membership of the official fan club of World Cup-winning team.

Hossain, who hails from Ghorhamara, sold a 50 decimal land to raise the money to stitch together the flag, which cost him Tk 150,000.

He had employed three tailors, who were paid over Tk 40,000, to sew together the over three-kilometre long flag.

Hossain is not a fan of Germany for no reason.

He claimed that, in 1987, he was afflicted by an incurable disease that failed all treatment. Then a medicine from Germany gave him back his life.

Since then, the 65-year-old has been a diehard fan of Germany.

The flag was brought to Magura district town on Saturday on the occasion of the German official's visit.

It was displayed at the stadium where Weyhe and his colleagues along with hundreds of locals came to see it.

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