Watch: David Luiz consoles James Rodriguez, encourages crowd ovation

James Rodriguez, Colombia's 22-year-old phenom, had a tremendous World Cup, but his run came to an end Friday with Los Cafeteros' 2-1 loss to Brazil.

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Rodriguez scored his tournament-leading sixth goal in the game on a penalty kick, with his pass setting up the run that won the PK. He entered the game as a front-runner for the tournament's Golden Ball -- awarded to the best overall player -- and while he won't have any more time to add to his candidacy, an emotional Rodriguez was given a hero's send-off by an unlikely source.

David Luiz, the scorer of Brazil's eventual game-winning goal, exchanged jerseys and consoled a crying Rodriguez after the final whistle, encouraging the fans to give an ovation for the opposing playmaker at Estadio Castelao in Fortaleza.

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What's more, the two are currently slated to go head-to-head this coming season in Ligue 1, with Luiz signing for reigning champions Paris St.-Germain, and Rodriguez currently under contract with Monaco (although widespread reports have a big-money move to Real Madrid in the cards after his showing in Brazil).

Watch the touching moment of sportsmanship below: