Salomon Rondon takes to Twitter after Copa America heroics
Published 19th Jun 2019, 15:45 BST
Updated 19th Jun 2019, 18:00 BST
Salomon Rondon told of his “pride” after Venezuela held Copa America favourites Brazil to goalless draw.
The hosts had three goals disallowed and were booed off in Salvador.
Rondon – who scored 12 goals for loan club Newcastle United last season – posted a team photograph on Twitter after the game. He tweeted: “Proud of this family, let’s keep on working!”
Venezuela coach Rafael Dudamel said: "We played an almost perfect game against a team of brilliant individuals. Long live VAR.”
Meanwhile, United manager Rafa Benitez will want to re-sign Rondon – if he himself stays at the club beyond June 30, when his contract expires.
Newcastle’s hierarchy blocked a permanent move for the 29-year-old last summer – because of his age. Rondon, again, has a £16.5million release clause in his West Bromwich Albion contract.