Colombia star James Rodriguez left the World Cup with six goals, a heavy heart and one unusual companion on his arm.
Rodriguez
threw his side a lifeline late in the semi-final defeat by Brazil when
he scored a penalty and celebrated the strike unaware a huge green
insect was hitching a ride on his arm.
Green machine: The insect was on James Rodriguez after he scored Colombia's penalty against Brazil
Incoming: The green bug can be seen flying towards Rodriguez during the World Cup semi-final
The Monaco playmaker was crying at the end of the match in Fortaleza but the tears had nothing to do with his new sidekick.
Brazil
had just ended the Colombians' hopes of victory through an early
striker from captain Thiago Silva and a stunning free-kick from David
Luiz.
Rodriguez
leads the tournament scoring charts on his own after hitting the target
in all five of his side's matches. His closest challenges are Brazilian
Neymar and Argentina superstar Lionel Messi, who are both two behind on
four.
Colombia's
main man is in good company following his brush with the Fortaleza
pitch invader. Paul McCartney was joined on stage by a few of them last
May when he performed in Brazil.
Grasshoppers and a Beatle: Paul McCartney had a concert in Brazil last May interrupted by the insects
Touch down: The insect finds its mark on Rodriguez's arm
Look closely: You can see the invader clinging to Rodriguez's sleeve as he celebrates his penalty
Silva lining: Brazil captain Thiago Silva celebrates scoring the opening goal from a corner
The agony and the ecstasy: Brazil's players embrace at the final whistle as James sinks to his knees
Hard to take: Brazil defender David Luiz consoles Rodriguez at the end of the match in Fortaleza
Three tears for James: Rodriguez is hugged by his manager Jose Pekerman after losing to Brazil
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