James Rodriguez retires from international football after illustrious Colombia career
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James Rodríguez Ends 15-Year Colombia Career at 35 and Says He Gave ‘Absolutely Everything’
BOGOTÁ, Colombia (AP) — James Rodríguez, one of the most talented midfielders in Colombian soccer history, announced the end of his 15-year international career Tuesday. The 35-year-old Rodríguez recently signed with Atlético Nacional — concluding a long stint playing abroad—and has now decided to step aside from the national team. “After many years, matches, moments of joy, and tough times, I feel the moment has come to close a chapter of my li…
He coined an era of Colombian football, but now James Rodríguez (35) ends. He resigns from the national team.
James Rodríguez marks an era of Colombian football: after 131 matches, the man with the number 10 emotionally explains his resignation from the national team.
LONDON (Reuters) - Colombia playmaker James Rodriguez has announced his retirement from international football after 131 appearances for his country, including leading them to the quarter-finals of the 2014 World Cup. "Thank you for every match, every joy, every difficult moment, and every dream we shared. Defending the colors of the Colombian national team has been one of the greatest honors of my life," Rodriguez said in a video posted on soci…
James Rodriguez retires from international football after illustrious Colombia career
Colombian football star James Rodriguez has retired from international duty. He announced his emotional decision on social media for his fans. Rodriguez had a significant career, winning the Golden Boot in 2014. He represented Colombia in multiple World Cups and Copa America tournaments. The midfielder leaves behind a legacy with 131 caps and 31 goals.
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