Colombia and Real Madrid midfielder James Rodríguez announces he is retiring from international football. Multiple outlets report that the decision comes Tuesday and is communicated by Rodríguez himself, including through posts on his social media.
The reports describe a long international career spanning about 15 years, with 127 caps and 34 goals, and participation in three World Cups. StudioFútbol highlights that Rodríguez posts an emotional video, in which he says, “Llegó el momento” (“The time has come”), and he thanks supporters and references the experiences of playing for Colombia. Vanguard and Yahoo Sports similarly characterize the announcement as bringing his international chapter to an end. Channel NewsAsia also frames the news as his retirement from the national team, though the provided excerpt contains limited detail.
While outlets align on the core facts—retirement, timing, and his career milestones—the emphasis varies: some focus on the overall legacy and statistics, while others stress the personal tone of his message and video.
