لماذا قرر جيمس رودريغيز إنهاء مسيرته الدولية الآن؟

قال رودريغيز إنه يشعر أن الوقت قد حان لإغلاق فصل من حياته مع المنتخب الكولومبي بعد سنوات عديدة من المباريات والتجارب.

What happened in this story?

جيمس رودريغيز ينهي مسيرته الدولية مع كولومبيا بعد 15 عاماً summarizes the main development covered in this report.

Who confirmed this news?

See the source attribution in the article for where this report was first published or corroborated.

جيمس رودريغيز: Complete Guide & Latest Updates 2026

James Rodriguez ends his international career with Colombia after 15 years

According toFoxsports.

الخلفية

جيمس رودريغيز، الذي بدأ مسيرته الدولية في 2011، يعد أحد أبرز لاعبي الوسط في تاريخ منتخب كولومبيا. وقد ساهم في العديد من البطولات الكبرى، بما في ذلك كأس العالم 2014، حيث حصل على الحذاء الذهبي كأفضل هداف.

لماذا هذا مهم

إن اعتزال جيمس رودريغيز يمثل نهاية حقبة في تاريخ كرة القدم الكولومبية، حيث كان أحد أبرز اللاعبين الذين ساهموا في رفع مستوى المنتخب الكولومبي على الساحة الدولية. سجله المميز مع منتخب كولومبيا، بما في ذلك 31 هدفًا في 131 مباراة، يجعله رمزًا للجيل الذهبي من اللاعبين الذين ساهموا في تحقيق إنجازات كبيرة.

النقاط الرئيسية

جيمس رودريغيز ينهي مسيرته الدولية مع كولومبيا بعد 15 عاماً.
James Rodriguez announces his retirement from international football after a distinguished career with the Colombian national team, where he scored 31 goals in 131 matches.
James Rodríguez Ends 15-Year Colombia Career At 35.

James Rodriguez, one of the most prominent midfielders in the history of Colombian football, announced the end of his international career after 15 years of giving, in a statement he published on his social media accounts. The 35-year-old, who recently returned to Atlético Nacional after a long period of playing abroad, decided to end his career with the Colombian national team, which he represented in many major tournaments.

In the video he posted, Rodriguez said: “After many years, matches, moments of joy and difficult times, I feel that the time has come to close a chapter of my life: my journey with the Colombian national team.” He stressed that wearing the national team jersey was a dream, but it was also a great responsibility.

Rodriguez began his international career in October 2011, when he participated in a match against Bolivia in La Paz. One of his most notable achievements was participating in the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, where he scored six goals in five matches, winning the Golden Boot award as the best scorer in the tournament.

He also said: "I was fortunate to experience moments I could not have imagined — World Cups, goals, and unforgettable nights; victories that made us believe, and defeats that made us stronger." He explained that since joining the national team, he had a goal, which was to leave the shirt in a stronger position when he left, and when looking at his career, he feels that he achieved that.

After his impressive performance in the World Cup, Rodriguez moved to Spanish club Real Madrid, where he spent six seasons, during which he won two Spanish league titles. He also played for other clubs such as Bayern Munich and Everton. Since 2022, he has moved between several clubs, including Greece's Olympiacos, Brazil's Sao Paulo, Spain's Rayo Vallecano, Mexico's Club Leon, and Minnesota United in the MLS, where he participated in only six matches.

He stressed, "I was honored to wear the No. 10 shirt and the leadership band; I tried to do so with respect and responsibility, and with an awareness of what Colombia represents." At international level, Rodriguez participated in the 2018 World Cup and the 2026 World Cup, equaling the record of Carlos Valdramma and Freddy Rincon for the number of tournament appearances.

He also led Colombia to the 2024 Copa America final, the country's first appearance in the final in 23 years. He ended his international career by scoring 31 goals in 131 matches.

He added: "I leave with peace of mind because I know that I gave everything I had; thank you for every memory, every hug, and every moment."

This concludes an important chapter in the history of Colombian football, with the departure of one of its most prominent stars.

What's next?

بعد اعتزاله الدولي، من المتوقع أن يركز جيمس رودريغيز على مسيرته مع نادي أتلتيكو ناسيونال، حيث يسعى للمساهمة في تطوير الفريق. كما قد يلعب دورًا في كرة القدم الكولومبية من خلال تقديم الدعم للشباب والمواهب الجديدة، مما يعزز من مكانته كأحد أساطير كرة القدم الكولومبية.