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Colombian Icon James Rodriguez Retires from National Team
15 Sep
Summary
- James Rodriguez retires from international football after 131 caps.
- He represented Colombia at four World Cup finals, winning the Golden Boot.
- His retirement follows a recent move to his 14th club, Atletico Nacional.
James Rodriguez, Colombia's most capped player, has announced his retirement from international football. The 35-year-old captain made 131 appearances for the national team, representing them in four World Cups. His decision comes just days after he completed a move to his 14th club, Atletico Nacional.
Rodriguez, who won the Golden Boot at the 2014 World Cup, expressed his profound gratitude to Colombia on social media. He cited defending the national colors as one of the greatest honors of his life, thanking the nation for every match and shared dream.
His club career has seen him play for 14 different teams, including Real Madrid, where he won two Champions League titles. Despite a nomadic recent club career, Rodriguez remained a key figure for Colombia, starting as captain in all their matches at the 2026 World Cup.
