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Colombia's Rodriguez Hospitalized with 'Severe Dehydration'
The Colombian star was monitored for 72 hours after severe dehydration, and federation officials said the condition was not linked to his football activity.
- Colombian soccer captain James Rodriguez was hospitalized in Minnesota after suffering severe dehydration following a friendly match against France last Sunday, the Colombian Football Federation said Thursday.
- After playing 63 minutes during Sunday's match in Landover, Maryland, Rodriguez, 34, did not show symptoms until returning to Minneapolis on Monday, according to the federation.
- The federation stated the 72-hour hospitalization was for "preventive clinical monitoring and recovery," confirming the condition is not linked to his recent musculoskeletal injuries.
- Major League Soccer side Minnesota United confirmed Rodriguez is now at home recovering, with the club expected to provide an update on his availability for Saturday's match against the LA Galaxy.
- Despite recent criticism regarding his performance, the midfielder remains a key player for Colombia, with his fitness crucial for the World Cup campaign this summer against Uzbekistan, DR Congo and Portugal in Group K.
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BOGOTA (AP) — Colombian soccer star James Rodriguez was hospitalized for 72 hours and remained under medical observation following a condition that included dehydration after his country's national team played a friendly match…
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What happened to James Rodriguez: hospitalization in Minnesota and evolution of his state of health Agency Period... Thu, 02/04/2026 - 19:16 FCF confirms admission of footballer in Minnesota. Tags World 2026
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