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James Rodríguez Hospitalized for Dehydration After Friendly Match

4/3/2026

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Colombian footballer James Rodríguez was hospitalized in Minnesota for dehydration after an April 2, 2026 friendly against France.
Colombian Football Federation said Rodríguez played 63 minutes in the match and has two substitute appearances for Minnesota United this season.
He showed no symptoms until returning to Minneapolis.
He was hospitalized for 72 hours for monitoring, and is now recovering at home.
Minnesota United's next game is against the LA Galaxy.

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Colombian footballer James Rodríguez was hospitalized in Minnesota for dehydration after an April 2, 2026 friendly against France.
Colombian Football Federation said Rodríguez played 63 minutes in the match and has two substitute appearances for Minnesota United this season.
He showed no symptoms until returning to Minneapolis.
He was hospitalized for 72 hours for monitoring, and is now recovering at home.
Minnesota United's next game is against the LA Galaxy.