Columbian football star James Rodriguez as become hot property in the football world after an impressive season with his club Monaco.

Today the young footballer helped Columbia to a 3 goals to nil victory over Greece in their opening World Cup match.

In the absence of Falcao, much is expected of Rodriguez in this World Cup. The 22-year-old emerged as one of the most exciting young players in Europe during his time at Porto, and his outstanding displays in Portugal convinced Monaco to pay around £36 million to sign him last summer.

Colombia began their World Cup campaign against Greece in Belo Horizonte today, and Rodriguez was key to their victory sealing the win with a goal in the last few minutes of the match.