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James Rodriguez Reportedly Uses Middle Finger Gesture to Journalists in Colombia

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Colombia captain James Rodriguez has reportedly caused controversy in his homeland after brandishing his middle finger at journalists.

As reported by Marca, the press has been critical of the side’s form as of late, with the team sitting in fourth spot in the CONMEBOL qualifying group for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Real Madrid man Rodriguez evidently isn’t happy with the assessments, making his feelings clear to some assembled journalists, as we can see below.

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Colombia won their most recent match 1-0 against Bolivia, although Jose Pekerman’s side were nowhere near their best.