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James Rodriguez, the Colombian football star, has recently made headlines with his candid remarks during an interview. He expressed his belief that the Copa America won by Argentina last year was influenced by external factors, suggesting that officiating decisions played a significant role in Colombia’s loss to Argentina in the tournament final. Rodriguez claimed that two clear penalties were not awarded to Colombia and noted the absence of VAR audio recordings for the final match, which he found suspicious.
After a challenging stint at Rayo Vallecano where he struggled for playing time under coach Inigo Perez, Rodriguez moved to Club Leon in Mexico after rescinding his contract. Despite these challenges at club level, he remains a key player for Colombia and was recently named player of the tournament in a previous competition.
In addition to discussing his career and recent experiences on the pitch, Rodriguez shared insights into how social media affects him personally. He mentioned stepping back from most platforms to avoid negativity and criticism while focusing on self-improvement as an athlete.
Reflecting on his past achievements, including joining Real Madrid shortly after an impressive World Cup performance in 2014, Rodriguez reminisced about being courted by other top clubs like Manchester City and PSG but ultimately choosing Madrid due to its prestige. He compared his first season at Real Madrid favorably with Jude Bellingham’s debut campaign last year.
Looking ahead, Rodriguez expressed aspirations of playing in the 2026 World Cup while considering retirement based on how well he feels physically. His daughter’s wishes also play a role in this decision-making process as she hopes he continues playing until he’s 39 years old.
James Rodriguez remains a prominent figure both internationally with Colombia and within club football despite facing ups and downs throughout his career.James Rodríguez reflects on his career and aspirations in a recent interview, drawing comparisons between his first season at the club and Jude Bellingham’s impressive debut campaign. He highlights his own achievements, noting he scored over 14 goals and provided 15 assists, likening it to Bellingham’s success. Despite coming close to winning the Ballon d’Or in 2014, he emphasizes that winning titles like the Champions League was always his priority.
Rodríguez discusses challenges faced under former coach Rafael Benitez after Carlo Ancelotti’s departure, mentioning a disagreement that affected his playing time. He expresses no immediate plans for retirement but aims to participate in the 2026 World Cup. His daughter hopes he continues playing until he’s 39, which influences his decision-making regarding retirement.
He admits to not watching much football due to boredom but acknowledges current stars like Kylian Mbappé, Jude Bellingham, and Vinicius Junior as top players today. Rodríguez also confidently asserts himself among greats like Zinedine Zidane and Luka Modric when discussing player comparisons.
As Colombia stands fourth in the South American qualifiers with six matches remaining before the World Cup in North America, Rodríguez is poised to lead his national team into this significant tournament.
