James Rodríguez has been embroiled in controversy after joining Club León in Mexico and the failed attempt of Junior de Barranquilla to sign him. In an interview with Fox Sports, the Colombian footballer directly criticized Fuad Char, explaining the details of the deal and the origin of the uproar caused by this potential transfer.
Following his statements, James has received criticism, including comments from Iván Mejía, who labeled him as "stupid" and mentioned that he should appear in Barranquilla when the national team plays at home. The expectation generated by the potential arrival of James at Junior de Barranquilla created a significant stir on social media and within the 'Tiburón' club.
Throughout the negotiation, both the player and the team were dissatisfied with the outcome, leading to numerous mockeries of the club for its attempt to sign a renowned player from the Colombian National Team at such a young age. James's words in the interview, especially his controversial comment "Quietly he would look less foolish," have fueled the controversy and called his reputation into question.
This situation has intensified the debate surrounding James Rodríguez, who finds himself once again in the midst of a media storm. Despite trying to clarify his words, the negative reaction has not been slow to arrive. In the words of the Colombian footballer: "From the beginning, everyone knew it was difficult... Yes, we talked, but they knew it was tough. Everything arose after I said the following in an interview: 'No, no. Quietly he would look less foolish.'"