James Rodriguez wins goal of the year

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World Cup moments: Commentator goes wild for Rodriguez

Colombia footballer James Rodriguez has won the Fifa goal of the year award.

He won the prize for his World Cup strike against Uruguay in 2014.

He beat Stephanie Roche and Robin van Persie who were also nominated for the award.

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Stephanie Roche scores wonder goal

Rodriguez was a player for Monaco at the time he scored his winning goal.

He went on to become the top scorer in the World Cup and joined Real Madrid after the tournament.