James Rodríguez was called up for the match against Atlas on the second day of Liga MX. Although the Colombian star started the game on the bench, he was seen in good spirits as he embarks on this new chapter of his professional career with León.
While waiting for his chance to play, James enjoyed an emotional meeting with his close friend and Colombian teammate, Camilo Vargas. Vargas made the effort to approach the substitutes’ bench to exchange with Rodríguez, thus illustrating their enduring friendship.
Before kick-off, the two players shook hands and exchanged a few words, with the goalkeeper presumably welcoming James to Mexican football. After their handshake, the two shared a warm and emotional embrace, testifying to the strong bond between them.
The moment quickly attracted attention across Mexico, as two key players from the Colombian national team had the opportunity to face off in this encounter between Atlas and León at the Jalisco stadium. Additionally, they are both widely considered stars destined to make news in the country.
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