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Juan Fernando Quintero Confirms Retirement from Colombian National Team

Juan Fernando Quintero announced he is stepping aside from the Colombian national soccer team after the 2018 World Cup.

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Juan Fernando Quintero, a midfielder for Independiente Medellín, stated during an interview on September 2, 2026, that he is stepping aside from the Colombian national team. [1] Juan Fernando Quintero confirmed on September 2, 2026, that he will no longer play for the Colombia national football team. [2] Quintero attributed his desire to step aside to the frustration he felt after the 2018 World Cup in Russia. [3] Quintero explained that he made this decision to allow new talents to emerge and to think about the collective good of the team. [4] Juan Fernando Quintero said that the frustration of losing for his country causes him severe insomnia and emotional suffering. [5] Juan Fernando Quintero stated that he felt his moment had passed after the disappointment of the 2026 World Cup. [6] Quintero told the national team coach and his teammates that he appreciates them and wishes them the best. [7] Juan Fernando Quintero explained that he wants to step aside to give opportunities to younger players. [8]
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  1. Juan Fernando Quintero, a midfielder for Independiente Medellín, stated during an interview on September 2, 2026, that he is stepping aside from the Colombian national team. · El Tiempo
  2. Juan Fernando Quintero confirmed on September 2, 2026, that he will no longer play for the Colombia national football team. · Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo
  3. Quintero attributed his desire to step aside to the frustration he felt after the 2018 World Cup in Russia. · El Tiempo
  4. Quintero explained that he made this decision to allow new talents to emerge and to think about the collective good of the team. · El Tiempo
  5. Juan Fernando Quintero said that the frustration of losing for his country causes him severe insomnia and emotional suffering. · Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo
  6. Juan Fernando Quintero stated that he felt his moment had passed after the disappointment of the 2026 World Cup. · Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo
  7. Quintero told the national team coach and his teammates that he appreciates them and wishes them the best. · El Tiempo
  8. Juan Fernando Quintero explained that he wants to step aside to give opportunities to younger players. · Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo
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