James Rodríguez, number 10 of the Colombian national team, announced this Tuesday his retirement from the national team at age 35. The player, recently announced by Atlético Nacional, communicated the decision through a video published on social media.
In the video, James described wearing Colombia's shirt as a "dream" and an "enormous responsibility." He stated that he played not only for himself, but for his family, for his teammates, and for millions of Colombians who dreamed of the national team.
The midfielder stood out at the 2014 World Cup, held in Brazil, where he gained international attention. In recent years, he established himself as the number 10 and captain of the Colombian national team, becoming a reference for the country's football.
With the announcement, James ends one of the most important chapters of his career, which includes stints at clubs such as Monaco, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Everton, Olympiacos, and Rayo Vallecano, in addition to the recent signing by Atlético Nacional.
