By Wilson Florez
James Rodriguez, at 34 years old, He remains active in Critical League Soccer. Although a retirement seems premature, injuries have affected the Colombian’s development at this stage of his career. Rumors have put James close to retirement after the Worldbut the player himself denied these claims.
The Colombian national team midfielder constantly sees minutes with Minnesota United of the MLS. The former Actual Madrid player could be one of those called up by the coffee team for the World Cup. This scenario has been analyzed as James’ last great tournament. But the Colombian believes that he could still have a couple of years left in professional football.
“I don’t know who said that, I think it was in Colombia to gain views, to gain likes, views. I think the only one who will know how far he wants to play is me (…) CI believe that now I have a couple more years left and all those things that are said are false”said James Rodríguez in post-match statements.
‼️ “I DON’T KNOW WHO SAID I AM GOING TO RETIRE. Surely someone in Colombia to gain views.”
“Those false things hurt the country and me, but that’s how it’s always been with me.”
🇨🇴🗣️ James Rodríguez DENIES the comments of his possible retirement.
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During his stay at Minnesota United, James Rodríguez has been assuming a secondary role on the field. The Colombian midfielder He has difficulty playing 90 minutes and is generally used as a replacement.
The former Actual Madrid player assumes this role with great responsibility. James Rodríguez only played 27 minutes in Minnesota United’s last game. The Colombian’s team drew 2-2 against Austin FC.
“I train well. I always give everything I have day by day. And when you enter these kinds of minutes, you have to be ready”said the South American after the game.
For the MLS in its 2026 season, James Rodríguez has not been able to play a full game. After 12 days of American soccer, Rodríguez has only been able to see action in 5 commitments.
James Rodríguez played 26 minutes against Vancouver on matchday 4; accumulated others 13 minutes against Seattle on date 5; disputed a couple of minutes against Portland on matchday 8; disputed 63 minutes in the 0-1 defeat against Los Angeles FC and against Austin he only saw action for 27 minutes.
That is, for the MLS, James has only been able to play 130 minutes so far this season (a little more than a complete game). The South American midfielder has contributed 2 assists during that time. Despite this, James is looking forward to his incorporation into the Colombian team to face the 2026 World Cup.
“On the 17th I would be with them. Obviously I want to think about what’s next. “I’m of a certain age and I have to think about everything that’s coming, which I think is going to be good,” James said.
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