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Everton left with bittersweet memories of James Rodriguez class as Rafa Benitez cuts him loose

What will become of the Bogota Blues?

So thrilled were a group of Colombian football fans that their icon James Rodriguez had signed for Everton last year they established the Toffees' first supporters' club in the South American country.

They organised a Spanish language watch-along on social media when Everton beat Liverpool at Anfield in February's Merseyside derby, had Colombia-based virtual mascots for the Man City game and even lit up the 50-storey Colpatria Tower in Bogota blue when he signed.

But their interest in Everton's fortunes may fade a little when, as looks increasingly likely, James leaves Goodison Park in the next few weeks.