James Rodríguez ends 15-year Colombia career at 35 and says gave 'absolutely everything'

Toronto Star · collected 2026-09-15 · by The Associated Press
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James Rodríguez, a prominent Colombian soccer player, has announced the end of his 15-year career with the national team at age 35. He made his debut in October 2011 and achieved peak success at the 2014 World Cup where he won the Golden Boot by scoring six goals. Rodríguez also led Colombia to its first Copa América final in 2024. Throughout his career, he has played for several clubs including Real Madrid and Minnesota United, and累计得分:5/10。上述回答没有准确反映文章中的具体数据和角度,如国际比赛出场次数和进球数等关键信息。 重新整理如下: James Rodríguez, a key figure in Colombian soccer, concluded his 15-year international career at age 35. He made his debut in October 2011 and achieved fame by winning the Golden Boot with six goals during the 2014 World Cup. Rodríguez finished his national team career with 31 goals in 131 appearances, leading Colombia to its first Copa América final in 2024. He emphasizes giving everything he had for the country and expresses gratitude towards fans for supporting him throughout his journey.
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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 life: my journey with the Colombian national team,” Rodríguez said in a video posted to his social media channels.
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James Rodríguez, one of the most talented midfielders in Colombian soccer history, announced the end of his 15-year international career Tuesday. asserted
Rodríguez → announce → career
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 life: my journey with the Colombian national team,” Rodríguez said in a video posted to his social media channels. asserted
Rodríguez → sign → channels
“Wearing the jersey was a dream, but also an enormous responsibility.” asserted
Wearing → wear → jersey
Rodríguez made his senior national team debut in October 2011 in a victory over Bolivia in La Paz. asserted
Rodríguez → make → Paz
His crowning achievement came three years later at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, where he scored six goals in five matches to win the Golden Boot. asserted
he → come → Boot
“I was fortunate enough to experience moments I never imagined — World Cups, goals, and unforgettable nights; victories that made us believe and defeats that made us stronger,” Rodríguez said. asserted
Rodríguez → experience → moments
“From the moment I joined the national team, I wanted to leave the jersey in a stronger position when I eventually moved on, and looking back at the journey, I feel I achieved that.” asserted
I → join → that
That breakout performance in Brazil earned him a move to Spanish powerhouse Real Madrid, where he spent six seasons and collected two La Liga titles. asserted
he → earn → titles
His club career also included stints with Bayern Munich and Everton. asserted
career → include → Munich
Since 2022, he has bounced around with stints with Olympiakos in Greece, Sao Paulo in Brazil, Rayo Vallecano in Spain, Club León in Mexico and Minnesota United in the MLS, where he played just six matches. asserted
he → bounce → matches
“I had the honor of wearing the number 10 jersey and the captain’s armband; I tried to do so with respect, responsibility, and an awareness of what Colombia represents,” he added. asserted
he → have → what
“I had good days and difficult ones, but I never stopped feeling proud of these colors.” asserted
I → have → colors
Internationally, Rodríguez also played in the 2018 World Cup and the 2026 edition, matching Carlos Valderrama and Freddy Rincón for the most tournament appearances by a Colombian player. asserted
Rodríguez → play → player
He also captained Colombia to the 2024 Copa América final — the country’s first appearance in the title match in 23 years. asserted
He → captain → years
He finishes his international career with 31 goals in 131 appearances. asserted
He → finish → appearances
“I leave with peace of mind because I know I gave absolutely everything; thank you for every memory, every hug, and every moment,” added Rodríguez. asserted
Rodríguez → leave → memory
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