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James Rodriguez has completed his transfer to La Liga side Rayo Vallecano.
The 33-year-old had been a free agent after he rescinded his contract with Brazilian club Sao Paolo earlier this summer. He has signed a one-year deal with the Spanish side with the option of a further 12 months.
Rodriguez starred for Colombia at the Copa America in June and July. He registered six assists and one goal at the competition in the United States as Colombia were beaten by Argentina in the final, winning the Golden Ball award for the most valuable player and earning a spot in the team of the tournament. Guillermo Rai20 Senior La Liga figures are keen for a game to be played in the U. S. The potential is huge and they are eager to capitalise Adam Crafton33 In 2018, La Liga had a huge lead over other countries in UEFA's rankings. Now, it could be overtaken by the Czech Republic or Greece Dermot Corrigan33 A supporter who poked Sevilla forward Lucas Ocampos on the backside during their La Liga match at Rayo Vallecano has been fined €6k and given a year-long stadium ban in Spain.
The young fan was identified by national police and has been referred to the juvenile prosecutor’s office.
The government’s anti-violence commission, who have the power to administer punishments, outlined how the fan had acted in a “joking and defiant manner” following the incident, which caused the match to be temporarily paused.
During the 33rd minute of the match, which Sevilla won 2-1, Ocampos. .. Colin Millar17 Advertisement Stole Dimitrievski is used to defying the odds with club side Rayo Vallecano — just ask Real Madrid's latest Galactico Dermot Corrigan6 Even by the standards of Spanish football, Tuesday's meeting was a dramatic moment Guillermo Rai30 Luis Rubiales is finding himself increasingly under pressure as he tries to hold onto his job as the president of the Spanish FA Dermot Corrigan and Guillermo Rai Bournemouth have appointed former Rayo Vallecano manager Andoni Iraola as replacement for Gary O’Neil.
Iraola, who has signed a two-year deal with Bournemouth, spent three seasons at Rayo before deciding not to renew his contract at the end of the season.
Earlier on Monday, O’Neil left his role as head coach after overseeing 37 games last season. His 10 wins and six draws in the Premier League played a major part in Bournemouth staying up.
Iraola is a former Athletic Bilbao defender who has made a name for himself as a coach with Vallecano. They finished 11th in La Liga this. .. The Athletic Staff65 Javier Tebas has implemented strict financial rules of La Liga clubs to, in his eyes, allow for long-term success for Spanish teams Dermot Corrigan81 With many player contracts across Europe coming to an end later this month, we take a look at who could be leaving on a free transfer. .. The Athletic Staff26