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Colombia's James Rodriguez scripted history after breaking Argentina's Lionel Messi's record for most assists in a single Copa America campaign.
Following his move away from Real Madrid, Rodriguez lost his way and a bit of his mojo but the 32-year-old has found his second wind as he continued his magical run in the tournament.
In the 39th minute of Columbia's Copa America semi-final against Uruguay on Wednesday, Rodriguez produced a pinpoint cross and found Jefferson Lerma, who headed the ball into the back of the net.
With Colombia in the lead, the attacking midfielder claimed his sixth assist in the ongoing campaign of the Copa America.
He surpassed Messi's tally of five assists. The Argentinian great achieved the feat in 2021, during Albiceleste's title-winning campaign.
Rodriguez kicked off his campaign by bagging two assists against Paraguay in Colombia's opening group game.
He went on to register one against Costa Rica and two again in Colombia's quarter-final against Panama.
Argentina will face Columbia in their Copa America title defence on Sunday, July 14.
