"“I don't know who said that,” he told Apple TV. “I think it was in Colombia to get views, to get likes. I think they should inform themselves a bit more about all these things. The only person who will know how long I want to play, I think, is me.”"
"“I'm going to say with plenty of time in advance, but right now I think I have a few more years. All those things they're saying, I think are false. I think it's bad for the whole country, for fans because they believe things that aren't true, and for me, of course. I've never said that.”"
"The 34-year-old's short-term contract with the MLS club expires before the World Cup, and despite the club's option to extend until the end of the year, the former Real Madrid man is not expected to return after the tournament. Those reports sparked rumours of a potential retirement for James, which he denied after Minnesota's draw with Austin."
"James came off the bench and provided two assists in the Loons' 2-2 draw with Austin FC on Sunday, which marked his fifth MLS appearance for the club. Rodriguez led the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers in assists, with seven, as he is set to feature in his third finals. He won the Golden Boot at the 2014 edition in Brazil, scoring six goals in five games as Colombia reached the quarter-finals for the first time and only time in their history."
James Rodriguez rejected claims that he would retire after the 2026 World Cup. He said the rumours were false and were spread to gain attention, adding that only he can decide how long he wants to continue playing. His short-term contract with Minnesota United expires before the World Cup, and although the club can extend it through the end of the year, he is not expected to return after the tournament. Rodriguez recently came off the bench for Minnesota United and recorded two assists in a 2-2 draw with Austin FC, his fifth MLS appearance for the club. He has also been a key figure for Colombia, including leading World Cup qualifiers in assists and preparing for his third finals.
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