Colombia continues to remain undefeated (20 consecutive matches since the arrival of Néstor Lorenzo) to the rhythm dictated by a celebrating James Rodríguez. The coffee ’10’ He played his 100th game with the national team against Bolviawhere he was once again a starter and was able to celebrate with a new victory (3-0) in their last preparatory ‘test’ before starting the Copa América. It will be next June 25 against Paraguay.
“A very important number. Now the good part begins. We have to be well, we are prepared. We have to be well prepared mentally. Every game is special, I live it like a dream, I love this shirt like no other. This shirt is something unique and I enjoy every game as if it were the last”he declared after the game against Bolivia.
This shirt is something unique and I enjoy every game as if it were the last
James Rodríguez, player of the Colombian national team
Coincidences of destiny, James made his debut with Colombia in October 2011 against Bolivia in a qualifying match for the 2014 World Cup. Since then, he became a fixture and His performance in the World Cup in Brazil helped him sign for Real Madrid. There he signed six of the 27 goals that adds to the selection in these 100 games. He only has Radamel Falcao (36) ahead of him. Furthermore, if he plays three more games, he will break into the Top-5 of the Colombian team.
- David Ospina: 129 games
- Juan Guillermo Cuadrado: 116 games
- Carlos Valderrama: 111 games
- Radamel Falcao: 105 games
- Mario Yepes: 102 games
- Leonel Álvares: 101 games
- James Rodríguez: 100 games
During these 13 years, James’ career has experienced constant ups and downs which led him to lose his position with the arrival of Néstor Lorenzo to the bench. However, His performances in recent games have convinced the Argentine coach to hand him the captaincy. He has been a starter in the last three games and will arrive as a leader at the Copa América. “We are dreaming about it, we are going through a good time and we have to do things well.”
We are dreaming about it, we are going through a good time and we have to do things well
James Rodríguez, player of the Colombian national team
‘Slam the door’ on Boca Juniors
The future of James, at 32 years old, continues to be an unknown. This season he has barely played 265′ in the ranks of Sao Paulo and Contract ends on June 30, 2025. Since Chicho Serna, Boca Juniors advisor, opened the door to a possible landing of James in Bomboneraspeculation about his return to Argentina after leaving Banfield in 2010 has skyrocketed.
I have no plans to sign for Boca Juniors or move to Argentina right now
James Rodríguez, player of the Colombian national team
James was asked about it after the game against Bolivia and, for now, he closed the door: “I have no plans to sign for Boca Juniors or move to Argentina right now. I am focused on the Copa América and then I will decide my future”confessed the ’10’.
