James Rodriguez retires from Colombian national team
BOGOTA: Colombian football star James Rodriguez, one of the best players in the country’s history, on Tuesday announced his retirement from the national team after 15 years and three World Cups.
Bogota, Colombia - Football legend James Rodriguez announced on Tuesday his retirement from the Colombian national team after a distinguished 15-year career and three World Cups. The 35-year-old captain tearfully expressed his gratitude in a social media video, stating he left the field with "serenity" knowing he gave "absolutely everything."
Rodriguez's stellar performances propelled him and Colombia to quarter-final glory at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, where he was named the tournament's top scorer with the Golden Boot. Despite a lackluster club career in recent years, Rodriguez remained a cornerstone of the team that narrowly missed the Copa America final two years ago.
However, at this year's World Cup, Rodriguez failed to find the back of the net and was overshadowed by teammate Luis Diaz. Recently, the former Real Madrid midfielder made the move to Colombian side Atletico Nacional.
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