Ever since the days of Pablo Escobar and the drug cartels in the late 80’s and early 90’s, Colombia has earned itself a reputation for drugs. When I tell people that I am Colombian I am almost always asked if Im a drug dealer. Fortunately, the nation now has much more to offer because we have advanced from those darker days. Footballs has been something that has helped us passed this dark time and get recognized by the rest of the world for something other than drugs. With players like Radamel Falcao and James Rodríguez representing Colombia, the country has been able to get a more positive view from the rest of the world.

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