By Gura Garcia
01 Aug 2024, 08:18 AM EDT
James Rodriguez was in a streaming broadcast with Pelicanger And it was at that time that the Colombian player revealed many more details about his departure from Sao Paulo in Brazil, in addition to talking about his participation in the recent Copa América 2024 that took place in the United States, and he also had words about a possible retirement after the 2026 World Cup.
After an outstanding participation in the 2024 Copa América where Colombia finished second and James was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player, he made the decision to end his contract in Brazil, and made his position clear due to the treatment he received in Sao Paulo.
He opened up about his time in Brazil
“Sometimes things go well and other times badly, it was an experience Good, it taught me something, I always learn a lot from bad things, I always wanted to play, but when things don’t work out you have to step aside,” said the player.
“At first it was fine, they wanted to see me play, but there was a lot of hate”I am motivated by being hated, it is part of football and of life. I know that for the next club some things should not be done,” added the player when asked about the treatment of the fans in Sao Paulo.
When does James retire from football?
The 2024 Copa América was a very important championship for The Colombian player and former Real Madrid player, who once again demonstrated his quality, level and talent. However, retirement is something that is palpable for James Rodríguez, so he wants to make the most of his time and the Colombian spoke about this subject. “After the World Cup I want to see what happens with me, if I can play one more year, if not, let’s see. It all depends on how I feel,” said the player, highlighting that he would like to retire like the German Toni Kross did at the time.
For me, for me, for me… James Rodríguez is absolutely right.
James, Falcao, Valderrama, Rincon, Ivan Ramiro, Asprilla and others that I have forgotten. pic.twitter.com/NU9xxpaeId— Ricardo Arce (@ElGatoArceArce) August 1, 2024
World Cup in sight
“I think Colombia can compete for the World Cup. We can make it to a grand final, I hope so, I also hope to make it to the World Cup with the national team, but I see it being more difficult for the next Copa América,” added James Rodríguez.
Other statements from James
He also took the opportunity to talk about the arrival James said of his former teammate, striker Radamel Falcao, to Millonarios in the Colombian league: “Falcao is an idol and we have to respect him in all stadiums, the goals will come. Falcao is with me in the top of Colombian players, many people say Falcao or El Pibe, but I consider myself to be in the top 2 for sure, I think that between Falcao and me is the best player in the history of Colombia,” said James.
Ⓜ️🐯 James Rodríguez on Falcao’s arrival at Millonarios: “Falcao to Millonarios? Well, yes. He should start scoring goals now, Falcao is an idol. Every stadium he goes to has to be highly respected, you have to be patient.” pic.twitter.com/uGGcHLGapb
— Cristian Pinzón (@Crispinllos) August 1, 2024
The most special match of his career: “The semi-final against Uruguay was very nice, it was the passage to the final and we played with 10 men for many minutes. It was the match that left the biggest mark on me,” he concluded.
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