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A COLOMBIA fan has gone viral after she sent a message to her team's talisman James Rodriguez.

Wendy Sanchez, 24, has attracted attention on social media during the Copa America due to her daring outfits.

A Colombia fan has gone viral during the Copa America
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A Colombia fan has gone viral during the Copa America
She sent a message to Colombia star James Rodriguez
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She sent a message to Colombia star James Rodriguez
Rodriguez has been enjoying a renaissance for Colombia
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Rodriguez has been enjoying a renaissance for ColombiaCredit: Getty

It had fans joking they would forgo sleep to watch the Copa America to catch a glimpse of her latest get-up.

She was in attendance at Colombia's quarter-final against Panama, which the team went on to win 5-0.

That has set up a semi-final against Marcelo Bielsa's Uruguay, who dispatched Brazil in their quarter-final on penalties.

The winner of the tie will play either world champions Argentina in the final or Canada - who are managed by another former Leeds manager, Jesse Marsch.

Now, in a resurfaced video, Wendy was asked if she wanted to send a message to a member of the squad on Colombian TV.

She said: "Yes to James Rodriguez, he's a 'papasito'."

The translates to "little daddy" in English, often used to describe someone as very attractive.

She was also asked about her outfit choice - featuring some feathery headwear and a colourful but minimal top, with just blue and yellow strips covering her modesty.

Wendy Sanchez is a psychology student
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Wendy Sanchez is a psychology studentCredit: Instagram @wensanchez.27
She has gone viral during the Copa America
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She has gone viral during the Copa AmericaCredit: Instagram @wensanchez.27

She added: "I had this outfit from a photo shoot.

"I took the risk of wearing it to a national team match. I didn't think it would attract so much attention."

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Speaking a bit about her background, Wendy said: "I am a psychology student, I am 24 years old and I really like the Colombian national team."

Wendy's favourite player James Rodriguez has been enjoying a renaissance for Colombia.

Rodriguez left Everton in 2021 to join Qatari side Al-Rayyan.

After a spell at Olympiacos, he joined Brazilian side Sao Paulo on a free transfer.

It's helped the attacking midfielder regain his form, and he contributed a penalty and two assists in the first half of Colombia's 5-0 victory over Panama.

It is the first time a player has been involved for three goals in the first half of a Copa America match in history.

She says her favourite player is James Rodriguez
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She says her favourite player is James RodriguezCredit: Instagram @wensanchez.27
She boasts 261,000 followers on Instagram
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She boasts 261,000 followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram @wensanchez.27
And is a social media influencer
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And is a social media influencerCredit: Instagram @wensanchez.27
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