James Rodriguez health update after being rushed to hospital in World Cup warm-up match

James Rodriguez health update after being rushed to hospital in World Cup warm-up matchFormer Everton and Real Madrid star was rushed to hospital with severe dehydration during Colombia's World Cup warm-up match against FranceCommentsSportStephen Killen Senior Sports Content Creator12:15, 07 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesJames Rodriguez was hospitalised during a World Cup warm-up match for Colombia.(Image: PA)Minnesota United have moved to quash speculation that James Rodriguez is suffering from a potentially life-threatening muscle-wasting illness following his hospitalisation during the recent international break. The former Everton and Real Madrid ace was rushed to hospital after Colombia's World Cup warm-up on American soil.‌The 34-year-old spent three days receiving treatment, with a statement from the Colombian football federation confirming he displayed signs of severe dehydration during their 3-1 defeat to France. It was James' second outing of the break, having previously featured against Croatia, but he was withdrawn shortly after the hour mark in sweltering temperatures of 26 degrees.‌Online speculation quickly spiralled, with claims emerging that he was battling rhabdomyolysis, a rare disorder that causes muscles to break down and can potentially trigger fatal kidney failure.However, the Major League Soccer (MLS) outfit were quick to shut down the rumours.‌In an official statement, they said: "The club and our medical professionals can unequivocally state there has been no clinical or laboratory evidence of rhabdomyolysis. We respectfully ask members of the media and the public to refrain from further speculation regarding James' health.READ MORE: Paul Scholes names eight players Man Utd players should sell in brutal takedownREAD MORE: Premier League fixture changes confirmed with FA Cup semi-final impact clear"Any additional updates will be communicated directly by the club through official channels. "His reintegration into ful...