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...

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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. - See more at: http://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/2014/jul/12/germany-honours-bangladeshi-football-fan#sthash.YODFfcsw.dpuf   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...

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