James Rodriguez in action for Colombia (©AFP)
Don't think you can get away with kicking James Rodriguez
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Reading Time: 1min | Fri. 31.01.25. | 14:16
The former Real Madrid winger is plying trade in Mexico. He was attacked by a rival's coach, a former Barcelona player
Former Watford and Brighton boss Oscar Garcia - now in charge of Guadalajara - has been given a three-match touchline ban for kicking James Rodriguez during a Mexican league game.
Garcia, who played for Barcelona in his youth, kicked Rodriguez on the back of the legs during a melee between the players and coaching staff.
Former Watford and Brighton boss Oscar Garcia is given a three-match touchline ban for kicking James Rodriguez during During León vs. Chivas Match in Mexican league 🇲🇽pic.twitter.com/CJGxL8plMo
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The 51-year-old, who was sent off for the incident, apologised after the Liga MX game, which Rodrigues' Leon won 2-1.
The former Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Everton player, 33, joined Leon on a free transfer at the start of January.
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