James Rodriguez dismisses retirement rumors, saying reviews had been to 'get likes'

is perhaps leaving , however he isn’t ending his soccer profession.

The worldwide signed a short-term cope with earlier than the MLS season, however has did not impress. Not less than, he had did not impress till , when he registered a pair of assists and helped the Loons to a draw with .

The at all times has been a part of Rodriguez’s plans after he turned again the clock within the 2024 Copa América and helped Colombia to the ultimate in opposition to . Whereas the Cafeteros completed as runners-up, Rodriguez was named the match’s greatest participant.

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Now 34, reviews over the weekend indicated he is perhaps planning to hold up his boots after the 2026 World Cup, however Rodriguez mentioned he sees himself taking part in longer and has no plans to retire.

“I don’t know who mentioned that. I believe it was in Colombia to get views, to get likes. However I believe they need to inform themselves a bit extra about all this stuff,” he mentioned in a post-match interview with MLS’s Spanish-language broadcast. “The one one that will know the place I wish to play, I believe, is me.

“I’m going to say with loads of time upfront, however proper now I believe I’ve a pair extra years. All these issues they’re saying, I believe are false. I believe it’s unhealthy for the entire nation, for followers as a result of they consider issues that aren’t true, and for me, in fact. I’ve by no means mentioned that.”

Some latest chatter within the press about Rodriguez, nonetheless, proved to be correct.

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A report from Apple TV indicated Rodriguez would depart Minnesota United after the membership’s match in opposition to the to hitch up with the nationwide group early forward of the World Cup.

“The seventeenth. Subsequent week, I’ll be with them,” Rodriguez mentioned. “Clearly, I wish to assume in what’s developing. I am a sure age and I’ve to consider every little thing that’s coming, which I believe can be good. Each day, I practice nicely. I take excellent care of my physique, and if they provide me 20, half-hour or the entire match, I’ve to be prepared.”

Colombia will play a Could 29 preparation pleasant in opposition to in Bogota and a June 7 recreation in opposition to in earlier than its June 17 World Cup opener in opposition to in Mexico Metropolis.

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