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James Rodriguez Retires From Colombia International Football After 14 Years
James Rodriguez has stopped playing international football for Colombia.
He played for the national team for 14 years.
He appeared in 131 matches and scored 31 goals.
His biggest tournament was the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
He scored six goals and won the Golden Boot.
Colombia reached the quarter-finals that year.
Rodriguez also played at three World Cups and four Copa America tournaments.
He recently joined Atletico Nacional after leaving Minnesota United.
James Rodriguez has retired from international football after 14 years with Colombia.
He made 131 appearances and scored 31 goals for the national team.
Rodriguez won the 2014 World Cup Golden Boot after scoring six goals.
He represented Colombia at three World Cups and four Copa America tournaments.
The 35-year-old recently joined Atletico Nacional after playing for clubs including Real Madrid and Bayern Munich.
- Who
- James Rodriguez, the Colombian midfielder and former captain, announced his international retirement.
- What
- He ended his 14-year career with Colombia after 131 caps and 31 goals.
- Where
- Rodriguez represented Colombia internationally and recently signed with Atletico Nacional.
- When
- The announcement followed his senior international debut in 2011; the articles do not give an exact announcement date.
- Why
- He announced the conclusion of his international career, but no specific reason for the retirement was given.
Key facts
- International appearances
- 131 caps for Colombia
- International goals
- 31 goals
- World Cup highlight
- Six goals and the Golden Boot at the 2014 World Cup
- Colombia's 2014 result
- Quarter-final appearance
- Major tournaments
- Three World Cups and four Copa America tournaments
- Current club
- Atletico Nacional, on a deal running until next June
- Age
- 35
Quotes
James Rodriguez
Colombian midfielder and former captain of the national team
“Thank you for every match, every joy, every tear and every dream we shared. Defending the colours of the Colombia national team was one of the greatest honours of my life”
rediff.com
Sources
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