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Colombia Star James Rodríguez Returns to Minnesota United After Hospitalization for Dehydration

Minnesota United said his recovery remains on track after a three-day hospital stay, and he has played in just 2 of 6 club matches.

  • On Monday, April 6, James Rodriguez returned to the Minnesota United training facility and participated in a supervised return-to-activity session following his hospitalization for severe dehydration.
  • Rodriguez suffered severe dehydration after Colombia's friendly match against France in Maryland on March 29, requiring a 72-hour hospital stay for preventative and recovery monitoring.
  • Addressing rumors of a muscle-wasting condition, Minnesota United stated its medical staff "can unequivocally state there has been no clinical or laboratory evidence of rhabdomyolysis."
  • The 34-year-old midfielder has played in only two of six matches since signing with Major League Soccer two months ago, with full training dependent on medical department evaluation.
  • Rodriguez, who has played at two World Cups, previously starred for Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, and Everton before joining Minnesota United, with Colombia's first World Cup match against Uzbekistan set for June 17.
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James Rodriguez was hospitalized for three days in the United States after the friendly match against France. Several American media reported that the former Monegasque suffered from rhabdomyolysis.

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James Rodríguez must go to the hospital after the test match with Colombia against France. Rumours about a serious illness rejects his club.

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Colombian international James Rodríguez has returned to Minnesota United, but his participation in the World Cup remains uncertain.

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MPR News broke the news in Saint Paul, United States on Monday, April 6, 2026.
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